The salary trajectory of a Principal Software Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $134,181 per year (estimate) and goes up to $376,109 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Software Developer at Entrust is $222,019 per year or $107 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $345,499 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $177,793 (25th percentile) and $281,282 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 4 salaries submitted by Entrust Principal Software Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Principal Software Developer professionals typically earn between $85 and $135 per hour.
Principal Software Developer professionals typically earn between $14,816 and $23,440 monthly.