The salary trajectory of a Principal Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,377 per year (estimate) and goes up to $476,165 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Software Engineer at Harris Computer is $286,085 per year or $138 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $454,220 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $227,544 (25th percentile) and $366,886 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by Harris Computer Principal Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Principal Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $109 and $176 per hour.
Principal Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $18,962 and $30,574 monthly.