The salary trajectory of a Principal Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,299 per year (estimate) and goes up to $475,847 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Software Engineer at Harris Computer is $286,104 per year or $138 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $454,251 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $227,559 (25th percentile) and $366,911 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by Harris Computer Principal Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Principal Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $109 and $176 per hour.
Principal Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $18,963 and $30,576 monthly.