Verizon employees working as Principal Software Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 105 ratings. This is in line with the average of Principal Software Development Engineer professionals at Verizon worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Software Development Engineer at Verizon is $247,355 per year or $119 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $372,771 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $202,013 (25th percentile) and $308,048 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 21 salaries submitted by Verizon Principal Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Principal Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $97 and $148 per hour.
Principal Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $16,834 and $25,671 monthly.