LSI employees working as Principal IC Design Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is 9% lower than the average of Principal IC Design Engineer professionals at LSI worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal IC Design Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $123,794 per year (estimate) and goes up to $245,542 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal IC Design Engineer at LSI is $228,244 per year or $110 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $367,369 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $179,786 (25th percentile) and $294,729 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 10 salaries submitted by LSI Principal IC Design Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Principal IC Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $86 and $142 per hour.
Principal IC Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $14,982 and $24,561 monthly.
Design Engineer with an estimated total pay of $92K - $126K/yr