Broadcom employees working as Principal Systems Design Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 143 ratings. This is 5% lower than the average of Principal Systems Design Engineer professionals at Broadcom worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal Systems Design Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $141,554 per year (estimate) and goes up to $321,318 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Systems Design Engineer at Broadcom is $222,466 per year or $107 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $339,280 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $180,362 (25th percentile) and $278,835 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 22 salaries submitted by Broadcom Principal Systems Design Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Principal Systems Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $87 and $134 per hour.
Principal Systems Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $15,030 and $23,236 monthly.