Cubic employees working as Principal Systems Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is 85% higher than the average of Principal Systems Engineer professionals at Cubic worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal Systems Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $141,541 per year (estimate) and goes up to $321,280 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Systems Engineer at Cubic is $227,451 per year or $109 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $342,548 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $185,777 (25th percentile) and $283,144 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 9 salaries submitted by Cubic 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 $15,481 and $23,595 monthly.
Systems Engineer with an estimated total pay of $105K - $137K/yr