Principal Financial Group employees working as Software Engineering Intern in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 8 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Engineering Intern professionals at Principal Financial Group worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineering Intern ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $139,933 per year (estimate) and goes up to $350,165 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineering Intern at Principal Financial Group is $136,957 per year or $66 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $199,443 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $114,032 (25th percentile) and $167,374 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 12 salaries submitted by Principal Financial Group Software Engineering Intern professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineering Intern professionals typically earn between $55 and $80 per hour.
Software Engineering Intern professionals typically earn between $9,503 and $13,948 monthly.