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Software/ Principal Software Engineer salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 8 open job postings for Software/ Principal Software Engineer roles at 1 company, updated Oct 10, 2026.

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

Pay distribution

Software/ Principal Software Engineer: postings by posted pay8 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 4 bands from $90K to $110K. Median $110K; middle half $93.9K–$110K.Median $110K$90K$110K

Postings per pay band: $90K–$95K: 2; $95K–$100K: 0; $100K–$105K: 0; $105K–$110K: 6.

Pay by level

  1. Principal$110K median · $93.9K–$110K typical · 8 postingsPrincipal: middle half $93.9K–$110K, median $110K

Companies hiring

  1. NGC$110K median · $93.9K–$110K typical · 8 postingsNGC: middle half $93.9K–$110K, median $110K

Top-paying companies

  1. NGC · $110K median · 8 postings

By location

  1. United States$110K median · $93.9K–$110K typical · 8 postingsUnited States: middle half $93.9K–$110K, median $110K
  2. Alabama$110K median · $110K–$110K typical · 6 postingsAlabama: middle half $110K–$110K, median $110K
  3. Huntsville, AL$110K median · $110K–$110K typical · 6 postingsHuntsville, AL: middle half $110K–$110K, median $110K

Newest Software/ Principal Software Engineer postings

  1. Software/ Principal Software EngineerNGC · Huntsville, AL · $87.6K–$131K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026
  2. Software/Principal Software EngineerNGC · Oklahoma City, OK · $75.1K–$113K/yr · Posted Aug 26, 2026
  3. Software/ Principal Software EngineerNGC · Huntsville, AL · $87.6K–$131K/yr · Posted Aug 26, 2026
  4. Software/ Principal Software EngineerNGC · Huntsville, AL · $87.6K–$131K/yr · Posted Aug 26, 2026
  5. Software/ Principal Software EngineerNGC · Huntsville, AL · $87.6K–$131K/yr · Posted Aug 26, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Software/ Principal Software Engineer make?

The median posted base pay for Software/ Principal Software Engineer jobs is $110K a year, from 8 job postings with pay at 1 company.

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

The middle half of postings list $93.9K–$110K. The top 10% list $110K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $93.9K or less.

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

By median posted pay: NGC ($110K).

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