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 Principle Software Engineer
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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
Principle Software Engineer
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15+ years
$619K/yr
($273K • $346K)
Boston, MA
submitted on Dec 30, 2025
$619K/yr
$273K • $346K
Principle Software Engineer
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15+ years
$165K - $193K/yr
Austin, TX
submitted on Dec 21, 2025
$165K - $193K/yr
Principle Software Engineer
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15+ years
$186K/yr
($164K • $22K)
Midlothian, VA
submitted on Dec 11, 2025
$186K/yr
$164K • $22K
Principle Software Engineer
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7-9 years
$118K/yr
($118K • $0)
Colorado Springs, CO
submitted on Dec 8, 2025
$118K/yr
$118K • $0
Principle Software Engineer
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15+ years
$161K/yr
($156K • $5K)
Jersey City, NJ
submitted on Dec 3, 2025
$161K/yr
$156K • $5K
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Principle Software Engineer
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10-14 years
$155K - $180K/yr
Houston, TX
submitted on Nov 25, 2025
$155K - $180K/yr
Principle Software Engineer
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15+ years
$206K/yr
($171K • $35K)
Atlanta, GA
submitted on Oct 29, 2025
$206K/yr
$171K • $35K
Principle Software Engineer
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15+ years
$162K/yr
($161K • $1K)
Redstone Arsenal
submitted on Sep 30, 2025
$162K/yr
$161K • $1K
Principle Software Engineer
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10-14 years
$157K - $183K/yr
Carlsbad, CA
submitted on Sep 27, 2025
$157K - $183K/yr
Principle Software Engineer
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10-14 years
$162K/yr
($141K • $21K)
Newport News, VA
submitted on Sep 24, 2025
$162K/yr
$141K • $21K
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Top paying industries
The top 4 paying industries for Principle Software Engineer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $243,716, Financial Services with a median total pay of $201,735, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $192,537 and Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $174,003.
Frequently asked questions about Principle Software Engineer salaries
The average salary for Principle Software Engineer is $235,897 per year or $113 per hour, with top earners making up to $373,258 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $187,303 (25th percentile) to $301,645 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 462 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Principle Software Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Principle Software Engineer is $301,645 per year, $25,137 per month or $145 per hour.
The lowest salary for Principle Software Engineer is $187,303 per year, $15,609 per month or $90 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Principle Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,632 per year (estimate) and goes up to $477,198 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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