Timken employees working as Principal Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 1 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is in line with the average of Principal Engineer professionals at Timken worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $114,417 per year (estimate) and goes up to $378,227 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Engineer at Timken is $243,201 per year or $117 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $388,774 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $191,997 (25th percentile) and $312,711 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 8 salaries submitted by Timken Principal Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Principal Engineer professionals typically earn between $92 and $150 per hour.
Principal Engineer professionals typically earn between $16,000 and $26,059 monthly.