SAS employees working as Principal IT Software Developer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, based on 20 ratings. This is 17% lower than the average of Principal IT Software Developer professionals at SAS worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal IT Software Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $134,178 per year (estimate) and goes up to $376,162 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal IT Software Developer at SAS is $171,297 per year or $82 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $267,226 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $136,645 (25th percentile) and $217,150 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by SAS Principal IT Software Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Principal IT Software Developer professionals typically earn between $66 and $104 per hour.
Principal IT Software Developer professionals typically earn between $11,387 and $18,096 monthly.