RTX employees working as Principle Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 6 ratings. This is 3% higher than the average of Principle Engineer professionals at RTX worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principle Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $69,831 per year (estimate) and goes up to $378,803 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principle Engineer at RTX is $218,633 per year or $105 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $341,668 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $174,506 (25th percentile) and $277,551 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 7 salaries submitted by RTX Principle Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Principle Engineer professionals typically earn between $84 and $133 per hour.
Principle Engineer professionals typically earn between $14,542 and $23,129 monthly.
