Capgemini Engineering employees working as Principal Systems Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is 61% higher than the average of Principal Systems Engineer professionals at Capgemini Engineering worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal Systems Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $141,516 per year (estimate) and goes up to $321,203 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Systems Engineer at Capgemini Engineering is $227,397 per year or $109 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $342,474 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $185,730 (25th percentile) and $283,080 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 152 salaries submitted by Capgemini Engineering Principal Systems Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Principal Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $89 and $136 per hour.
Principal Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $15,477 and $23,590 monthly.