eBay employees working as Principal Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 10 ratings. This is in line with the average of Principal Software Engineer professionals at eBay worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,259 per year (estimate) and goes up to $475,689 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Software Engineer at eBay is $286,123 per year or $138 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $454,283 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $227,575 (25th percentile) and $366,936 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 51 salaries submitted by eBay 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 $18,965 and $30,578 monthly.
SWE Intern with an estimated total pay of $63K - $102K/yr