Waters employees working as Principal Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 9 ratings. This is 2% higher than the average of Principal Development Engineer professionals at Waters worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Development Engineer at Waters is $257,460 per year or $124 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $397,041 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $207,744 (25th percentile) and $324,771 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2 salaries submitted by Waters Principal Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Principal Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $100 and $156 per hour.
Principal Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $17,312 and $27,064 monthly.