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Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 8 open job postings for Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer roles at 2 companies, updated Oct 2, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer: postings by posted pay8 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 5 bands from $90K to $115K. Median $104K; middle half $93.9K–$115K.Median $104K$90K$115K

Postings per pay band: $90K–$95K: 2; $95K–$100K: 1; $100K–$105K: 1; $105K–$110K: 0; $110K–$115K: 4.

Pay by level

  1. Principal$104K median · $93.9K–$115K typical · 8 postingsPrincipal: middle half $93.9K–$115K, median $104K

Companies hiring

  1. NGC$115K median · $99.1K–$115K typical · 5 postingsNGC: middle half $99.1K–$115K, median $115K
  2. CORP-Corporate Office$104K median · $93.9K–$115K typical · 3 postingsCORP-Corporate Office: middle half $93.9K–$115K, median $104K

Top-paying companies

  1. NGC · $115K median · 5 postings
  2. CORP-Corporate Office · $104K median · 3 postings

By location

  1. United States$104K median · $93.9K–$115K typical · 8 postingsUnited States: middle half $93.9K–$115K, median $104K
  2. California$115K median · $115K–$115K typical · 3 postingsCalifornia: middle half $115K–$115K, median $115K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: too few postings list pay to show a figure. On-site: $115K median, $99.1K–$115K typical, from 7 postings.

Newest Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer postings

  1. Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer - EmbeddedNGC · San Diego, CA · $91.8K–$138K/yr · Posted Oct 1, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer (AHT)NGC · Oklahoma City, OK · $75.1K–$113K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer (AHT)NGC · Hollywood, CA · $91.8K–$138K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer (TS Clearance) (AHT)NGC · Manhattan Beach, CA · $91.8K–$138K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Software Engineer / Principal Software EngineerNGC · Bellevue, WA · $79.3K–$119K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers

How much does a Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer make?

The median posted base pay for Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer jobs is $104K a year, from 8 job postings with pay at 2 companies.

What is the typical Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer pay range?

The middle half of postings list $93.9K–$115K. The top 10% list $115K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $93.9K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer jobs?

By median posted pay: NGC ($115K), CORP-Corporate Office ($104K).

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