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Principal engineer: Average Salary in United States of America, 2026

Find out what the average Principal engineer salary is

Salary rate
How much does a Principal engineer make in United States of America?
$131,215/ Annual
Based on 10000 salaries
The average Principal engineer in United States of America is $131,215 per year or $66.40 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $101,875 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $177,880 per year.
Median$131,215
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Low$101,875
High$177,880
Principal engineer: Average Salary in United States of America
California$142,820
Maryland$137,391
Washington$136,433
Virginia$134,792
New York$127,749
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