SAS employees working as Principal Software Developer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 20 ratings. This is in line with the average of Principal Software Developer professionals at SAS worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal Software Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $134,245 per year (estimate) and goes up to $375,529 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Software Developer at SAS is $221,697 per year or $107 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $345,023 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $177,528 (25th percentile) and $280,886 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 48 salaries submitted by SAS Principal Software Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Principal Software Developer professionals typically earn between $85 and $135 per hour.
Principal Software Developer professionals typically earn between $14,794 and $23,407 monthly.