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- The average salary for Senior Principal Software Development Engineer is $267,138 per year (estimate) in US, which is 31% lower than the average Workday salary of $389,753 per year (estimate) for this job.
- Workday employees working as Senior Principal Software Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 30 ratings. This is 12% lower than the average of Senior Principal Software Development Engineer professionals at Workday worldwide.
- The salary trajectory of a Senior Principal Software Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $216,070 per year (estimate) and goes up to $476,721 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
- The estimated average salary for a Senior Principal Software Development Engineer at Workday is $267,138 per year or $128 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $401,245 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $218,751 (25th percentile) and $332,116 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by Workday Senior Principal Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
- Senior Principal Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $105 and $160 per hour.
- Senior Principal Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $18,229 and $27,676 monthly.
