What is the average salary for Principal Engineer?

The average salary for Principal Engineer is $130,774.00 – $215,332.00 per year, based on 9 job postings on this board that disclose pay.

How is the salary figure for Principal Engineer calculated?

These figures are aggregated from current and recent job postings on this board that disclose pay, then averaged across roles. They are estimates, not guarantees of compensation.

Principal Engineer salaries

Average salary

$130.8–215.3K/ year

25th percentile

$114.5K

75th percentile

$254K

Based on

9 jobs

Salary by seniority

Level	Average	Board baseline	vs. board
Senior	$130.8–215.3K	$122.7–176.6K	+16%

Top locations

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United States

8 jobs

$139.6–230.4K

New Jersey, United States

3 jobs

$127.4–234.6K

Top skills

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$119.5–170.7K

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$127.6–188.8K

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$98.5–138.4K

Budget Management

579 jobs

$126.1–173.8K

Commissioning

553 jobs

$121.6–199.1K

Microsoft Office

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$100.6–142.5K

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$98.5–135.6K

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$125.9–186.1K

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$129.7–186.2K

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$129.4–174.5K

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$122.1–171.5K

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$106.1–156K

Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary for Principal Engineer?: The average salary for Principal Engineer is $130,774.00 – $215,332.00 per year, based on 9 job postings on this board that disclose pay.
How is the salary figure for Principal Engineer calculated?: These figures are aggregated from current and recent job postings on this board that disclose pay, then averaged across roles. They are estimates, not guarantees of compensation.