DISH employees working as Principal Engineer - Software in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 1.4 out of 5 stars, based on 7 ratings. This is 7% lower than the average of Principal Engineer - Software professionals at DISH worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal Engineer - Software ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,612 per year (estimate) and goes up to $477,119 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Engineer - Software at DISH is $253,824 per year or $122 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $402,346 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $201,611 (25th percentile) and $325,021 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 27 salaries submitted by DISH Principal Engineer - Software professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Principal Engineer - Software professionals typically earn between $97 and $156 per hour.
Principal Engineer - Software professionals typically earn between $16,801 and $27,085 monthly.