Principal Financial Group employees working as Software Engineer Intern in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 9 ratings. This is 2% higher than the average of Software Engineer Intern professionals at Principal Financial Group worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer Intern ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $139,969 per year (estimate) and goes up to $350,102 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer Intern at Principal Financial Group is $139,981 per year or $67 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $202,941 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $116,622 (25th percentile) and $170,621 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 11 salaries submitted by Principal Financial Group Software Engineer Intern professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineer Intern professionals typically earn between $56 and $82 per hour.
Software Engineer Intern professionals typically earn between $9,719 and $14,218 monthly.