Amazon employees working as Principal Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 23 ratings. This is 14% higher than the average of Principal Engineer professionals at Amazon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $114,326 per year (estimate) and goes up to $378,875 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Engineer at Amazon is $243,438 per year or $117 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $389,214 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $192,168 (25th percentile) and $313,043 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 61 salaries submitted by Amazon Principal Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Principal Engineer professionals typically earn between $92 and $151 per hour.
Principal Engineer professionals typically earn between $16,014 and $26,087 monthly.
