Yahoo employees working as Principal Software Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 57 ratings. This is in line with the average of Principal Software Development Engineer professionals at Yahoo worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Software Development Engineer at Yahoo is $247,495 per year or $119 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $372,967 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $202,132 (25th percentile) and $308,215 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 26 salaries submitted by Yahoo 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 $16,844 and $25,685 monthly.