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 $139,945 per year (estimate) and goes up to $350,144 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineering Intern at Principal Financial Group is $136,997 per year or $66 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $199,492 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $114,069 (25th percentile) and $167,419 (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 $9,506 and $13,952 monthly.