Fidelity Investments employees working as Principal Software Engineer/Developer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 240 ratings. This is in line with the average of Principal Software Engineer/Developer professionals at Fidelity Investments worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Software Engineer/Developer at Fidelity Investments is $238,501 per year or $115 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $379,945 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $188,969 (25th percentile) and $306,258 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 927 salaries submitted by Fidelity Investments Principal Software Engineer/Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Principal Software Engineer/Developer professionals typically earn between $91 and $147 per hour.
Principal Software Engineer/Developer professionals typically earn between $15,747 and $25,522 monthly.