Hughes Network Systems employees working as Principal Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is 5% lower than the average of Principal Software Engineer professionals at Hughes Network Systems worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,475 per year (estimate) and goes up to $476,562 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Software Engineer at Hughes Network Systems is $286,055 per year or $138 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $454,168 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $227,518 (25th percentile) and $366,844 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 9 salaries submitted by Hughes Network Systems 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 $18,960 and $30,570 monthly.