PepsiCo employees working as Associate Principal Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 5 ratings. This is 10% lower than the average of Associate Principal Engineer professionals at PepsiCo worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Associate Principal Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $69,858 per year (estimate) and goes up to $378,371 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Associate Principal Engineer at PepsiCo is $251,252 per year or $121 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $412,624 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $195,735 (25th percentile) and $328,023 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 15 salaries submitted by PepsiCo Associate Principal Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Associate Principal Engineer professionals typically earn between $94 and $158 per hour.
Associate Principal Engineer professionals typically earn between $16,311 and $27,335 monthly.