Oracle employees working as Senior Principal Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 26 ratings. This is 18% higher than the average of Senior Principal Software Engineer professionals at Oracle worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Senior Principal Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $216,111 per year (estimate) and goes up to $476,959 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Senior Principal Software Engineer at Oracle is $322,294 per year or $155 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $507,945 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $258,071 (25th percentile) and $411,867 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 102 salaries submitted by Oracle Senior Principal Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Senior Principal Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $124 and $198 per hour.
Senior Principal Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $21,506 and $34,322 monthly.
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