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Principal Engineer salaries in United States
Pay ranges employers published in 5 open job postings for Principal Engineer roles in United States, updated Oct 16, 2026.
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- Median base pay$105,000a year
- Typical range$105,000–$105,000Middle half of postings
- Top 10%$275,000and above
- Postings5with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made
Newest Principal Engineer postings in United States
- Engineer, Principal (Transportation)Ertd · Decatur, IL · $80.4K–$129K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026
- Engineer, Principal (Watershed Management)Ertd · Decatur, IL · $80.4K–$129K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026
- Engineer, Principal (Transportation)Ertd · Decatur, GA · $80.4K–$129K/yr · Posted Sep 26, 2026
- Engineer, Principal (Watershed Management)Ertd · Decatur, GA · $80.4K–$129K/yr · Posted Sep 26, 2026
- Staff / Principal Engineer, Product SecurityRadar · New York City, NY · $250K–$300K/yr · Posted May 3, 2026Apply
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Questions and answers
How much does a Principal Engineer make in United States?
The median posted base pay for Principal Engineer jobs in United States is $105K a year, from 5 job postings with pay at 2 companies.
What is the typical Principal Engineer pay range in United States?
The middle half of postings list $105K–$105K. The top 10% list $275K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $105K or less.
How does United States pay compare with all Principal Engineer jobs?
The median here is $105K, against $105K across all 5 postings for the role.
How many Principal Engineer jobs in United States list pay?
5 open postings at 2 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.