Microchip Technology employees working as Principal Firmware Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is 33% lower than the average of Principal Firmware Engineer professionals at Microchip Technology worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal Firmware Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Firmware Engineer at Microchip Technology is $223,857 per year or $108 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $335,192 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $183,302 (25th percentile) and $277,755 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 9 salaries submitted by Microchip Technology Principal Firmware Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Principal Firmware Engineer professionals typically earn between $88 and $134 per hour.
Principal Firmware Engineer professionals typically earn between $15,275 and $23,146 monthly.