Oracle employees working as Principal Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 40 ratings. This is 6% lower than the average of Principal Engineer professionals at Oracle worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $114,346 per year (estimate) and goes up to $378,731 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Engineer at Oracle is $243,378 per year or $117 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $389,104 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $192,125 (25th percentile) and $312,960 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 108 salaries submitted by Oracle Principal Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Principal Engineer professionals typically earn between $92 and $150 per hour.
Principal Engineer professionals typically earn between $16,010 and $26,080 monthly.
