Principal Software Engineer Salary

$181,538

Average Compensation

$181,538

National Average

How much does a Principal Software Engineer make?

The average salary for a Principal Software Engineer is $181,538 per year. Typical salary ranges from $140,245 (at 25% percentile) to $207,546 (at 75% percentile). In addition to the base salary Principal Software Engineers pay may include bonuses, commissions, profit sharing, stock options and RSUs. Average salary for Principal Software Engineers usually increases with experience . Principal Software Engineers salary also varies based on where the position is located



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