Fidelity Investments employees working as Principal Software Engineer/Developer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 129 ratings. This is 8% lower than the average of Principal Software Engineer/Developer professionals at Fidelity Investments worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Software Engineer/Developer at Fidelity Investments is $237,995 per year or $114 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $379,211 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $188,547 (25th percentile) and $305,640 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 927 salaries submitted by Fidelity Investments Principal Software Engineer/Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Principal Software Engineer/Developer professionals typically earn between $91 and $147 per hour.
Principal Software Engineer/Developer professionals typically earn between $15,712 and $25,470 monthly.