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How much does Senior Principal Software Developer make?
Total pay range
$208K - $325K/yr
$258K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$155K - $227K/yrBase pay
$52K - $97K/yrAdditional pay
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Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
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Top paying industries
The top paying industry for Senior Principal Software Developer in United States is Information Technology with a median total pay of $327,545.
Information Technology
The top paying company in Information Technology for Senior Principal Software Developer is Palo Alto Networks.
Frequently asked questions about Senior Principal Software Developer salaries
The average salary for Senior Principal Software Developer is $257,672 per year or $124 per hour, with top earners making up to $397,431 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $207,650 (25th percentile) to $324,983 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 24 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Senior Principal Software Developer employees.
The highest salary for Senior Principal Software Developer is $324,983 per year, $27,082 per month or $156 per hour.
The lowest salary for Senior Principal Software Developer is $207,650 per year, $17,304 per month or $100 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Senior Principal Software Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $134,159 per year (estimate) and goes up to $376,414 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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