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- The average salary for Principal Systems Design Engineer is $222,466 per year (estimate) in US, which is 1% higher than the average WD salary of $219,493 per year (estimate) for this job.
- WD employees working as Principal Systems Design Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 70 ratings. This is 19% higher than the average of Principal Systems Design Engineer professionals at WD worldwide.
- The salary trajectory of a Principal Systems Design Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $141,554 per year (estimate) and goes up to $321,318 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
- The estimated average salary for a Principal Systems Design Engineer at WD is $222,466 per year or $107 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $339,280 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $180,362 (25th percentile) and $278,835 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 80 salaries submitted by WD Principal Systems Design Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
- Principal Systems Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $87 and $134 per hour.
- Principal Systems Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $15,030 and $23,236 monthly.