Cubic employees working as Principal Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is 34% lower than the average of Principal Engineer professionals at Cubic worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $114,346 per year (estimate) and goes up to $378,731 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Engineer at Cubic is $243,408 per year or $117 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $389,159 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $192,147 (25th percentile) and $313,002 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 5 salaries submitted by Cubic Principal Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Principal Engineer professionals typically earn between $92 and $150 per hour.
Principal Engineer professionals typically earn between $16,012 and $26,083 monthly.
Engineer with an estimated total pay of $100K - $145K/yr
