Principal Engineer salary in United States

The average salary for a Principal Engineer in United States is USD 90,636 - USD 146,855 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 140,392 per year, based on 9,798 active job listings.

The cities with the most Principal Engineer job opportunities in United States are Santa Clara, Melbourne, San Jose, Roy, San Diego. Santa Clara leads with 227 job openings.

Leading employers for Principal Engineer roles in United States include Raytheon, Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, Northrop Grumman, Wells Fargo.

Explore 9,798 Principal Engineer job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.