BNY employees working as Principal Developer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 11 ratings. This is 23% higher than the average of Principal Developer professionals at BNY worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal 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.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Developer at BNY is $253,471 per year or $122 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $430,298 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $193,893 (25th percentile) and $336,884 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 26 salaries submitted by BNY Principal Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Principal Developer professionals typically earn between $93 and $162 per hour.
Principal Developer professionals typically earn between $16,158 and $28,074 monthly.
