Johnson Controls employees working as Principal Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is 13% lower than the average of Principal Software Engineer professionals at Johnson Controls worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,554 per year (estimate) and goes up to $476,880 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Software Engineer at Johnson Controls is $286,024 per year or $138 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $454,116 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $227,493 (25th percentile) and $366,803 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 18 salaries submitted by Johnson Controls 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 $18,958 and $30,567 monthly.