Broadcom employees working as Principal Design Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 44 ratings. This is in line with the average of Principal Design Engineer professionals at Broadcom worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal Design Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $123,962 per year (estimate) and goes up to $245,278 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Design Engineer at Broadcom is $222,979 per year or $107 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $340,596 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $180,320 (25th percentile) and $279,616 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 41 salaries submitted by Broadcom Principal Design Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Principal Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $87 and $134 per hour.
Principal Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $15,027 and $23,301 monthly.