MathWorks employees working as Principal Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 20 ratings. This is in line with the average of Principal Software Engineer professionals at MathWorks worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,357 per year (estimate) and goes up to $476,085 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Software Engineer at MathWorks is $286,092 per year or $138 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $454,230 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $227,549 (25th percentile) and $366,894 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 95 salaries submitted by MathWorks 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 $18,962 and $30,575 monthly.