SAS employees working as Principal Developer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 20 ratings. This is in line with the average of Principal Developer professionals at SAS worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $134,189 per year (estimate) and goes up to $376,004 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Developer at SAS is $253,426 per year or $122 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $430,282 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $193,845 (25th percentile) and $336,850 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 4 salaries submitted by SAS Principal Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Principal Developer professionals typically earn between $93 and $162 per hour.
Principal Developer professionals typically earn between $16,154 and $28,071 monthly.