How much does a Principal Software Engineer/Developer make?

The average salary for a Principal Software Engineer/Developer is $140,463 per year or $68 per hour, with top earners making up to $145,284 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $135,643 (25th percentile) to $145,284 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 1 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Principal Software Engineer/Developer employees.

What is the highest salary for a Principal Software Engineer/Developer?

The highest salary for a Principal Software Engineer/Developer is $145,284 per year, $12,107 per month or $70 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for a Principal Software Engineer/Developer?

The lowest salary for a Principal Software Engineer/Developer is $135,643 per year, $11,304 per month or $65 per hour.

Principal Software Engineer Developer Salaries

Principal Software Engineer Developer salaries in Australia

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$136K - $145K/yr

$140K/yrAverage base pay

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Principal Software Engineer

$150K–$205K/yr

Senior Principal Software Engineer

$146K–$201K/yr

Director of Software Engineering

$146K–$253K/yr

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CiSRA3.3★

$135K - $145K/yr Total pay

$140K Median

Principal Software Engineer/Developer

BHP4.0★

$185K - $228K/yr Total pay

$208K Median

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Atlassian3.2★

$220K - $420K/yr Total pay

$337K Median

Principal Software Engineer

Infosys3.6★

$140K - $181K/yr Total pay

$165K Median

Principal Consultant

Department for Education, South Australia3.5★

$115K - $126K/yr Total pay

$118K Median

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$130K - $151K/yr

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$130K - $151K/yr

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