Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
Recent salaries shared by Principal Full Stack Engineer
7 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Principal Full Stack Engineer
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10-14 years
$196K/yr
($138K • $58K)
Westlake, TX
submitted on Feb 7, 2026
$196K/yr
$138K • $58K
Principal Full Stack Engineer
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7-9 years
$197K/yr
($154K • $43K)
Smithfield, RI
submitted on Aug 14, 2025
$197K/yr
$154K • $43K
Principal Full Stack Engineer
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15+ years
$166K/yr
($160K • $6K)
Pittsburgh, PA
submitted on Nov 12, 2024
$166K/yr
$160K • $6K
Principal Full Stack Engineer
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7-9 years
$137K - $160K/yr
Westlake, TX
submitted on Oct 15, 2024
$137K - $160K/yr
Principal Full Stack Engineer
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10-14 years
$191K/yr
($191K • $0)
Boston, MA
submitted on Jun 28, 2024
$191K/yr
$191K • $0
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Principal Full Stack Engineer
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1-3 years
$181K/yr
($144K • $37K)
Durham, NC
submitted on Aug 29, 2023
$181K/yr
$144K • $37K
Principal Full Stack Engineer
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7-9 years
$152K - $178K/yr
Boston, MA
submitted on Jan 27, 2022
$152K - $178K/yr
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Top paying industries
The top paying industry for Principal Full Stack Engineer in United States is Financial Services with a median total pay of $205,997.
Financial Services
The top paying company in Financial Services for Principal Full Stack Engineer is Fidelity Investments.
Frequently asked questions about Principal Full Stack Engineer salaries
The average salary for Principal Full Stack Engineer is $226,430 per year or $109 per hour, with top earners making up to $350,307 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $182,082 (25th percentile) to $286,024 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 43 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Principal Full Stack Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Principal Full Stack Engineer is $286,024 per year, $23,835 per month or $138 per hour.
The lowest salary for Principal Full Stack Engineer is $182,082 per year, $15,174 per month or $88 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Principal Full Stack Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $120,227 per year (estimate) and goes up to $284,646 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.