Draper employees working as Principal Systems Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is in line with the average of Principal Systems Engineer professionals at Draper worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal Systems Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $141,528 per year (estimate) and goes up to $321,242 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Systems Engineer at Draper is $227,424 per year or $109 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $342,511 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $185,753 (25th percentile) and $283,112 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 4 salaries submitted by Draper 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 $15,479 and $23,593 monthly.
Systems Engineer with an estimated total pay of $109K - $162K/yr