Mastercard employees working as Principal Software Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 26 ratings. This is 17% lower than the average of Principal Software Development Engineer professionals at Mastercard worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Software Development Engineer at Mastercard is $247,495 per year or $119 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $372,967 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $202,132 (25th percentile) and $308,215 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 22 salaries submitted by Mastercard Principal Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Principal Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $97 and $148 per hour.
Principal Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $16,844 and $25,685 monthly.