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$188,996
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Principal Developer is $188,996 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $135,078 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $53,918 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Principal Software Developer | $196,874 /yr |
| Senior Principal Software Developer | $226,944 /yr |
| Director of Software Development | $261,623 /yr |
What are total pay estimates for a Principal Developer at different companies?
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$252,456
/ yr
$288,022
/ yr
$225,944
/ yr
$271,520
/ yr
$276,476
/ yr
$234,060
/ yr
$160,858
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$201,658
/ yr
$166,621
/ yr
$248,595
/ yr
$257,925
/ yr
$231,908
/ yr
$284,431
/ yr
$300,510
/ yr
$222,927
/ yr
$287,155
/ yr
$211,564
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Top Paying Industries
For a Principal Developer in United States
The top paying industry for a Principal Developer in United States is Financial Services with a median total pay of $151,624.
Financial Services
The top paying company in Financial Services for Principal Developer is BNY Mellon.
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Recent Salaries Shared
For principal developer
Job Title
Location
Total Pay
Base Pay | Additional Pay
Total Years of Experience
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United States of America
| 7-9 years
/yr
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 15+ years
/yr
$130K | $2K
Submitted 3 days ago
United States of America
| 15+ years
/yr
$157K | $32K
Submitted 3 days ago
United States of America
| 15+ years
/yr
$145K | $15K
Submitted 3 days ago
United States of America
| 1-3 years
/yr
$230K | $150K
Submitted 4 days ago
United States of America
| 4-6 years
/yr
$150K | $15K
Submitted 5 days ago
United States of America
| 15+ years
/yr
Submitted 6 days ago
United States of America
| 4-6 years
/yr
$120K | $40K
Submitted 6 days ago
United States of America
| 10-14 years
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Submitted 6 days ago
Principal Developer pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Principal Developer is $135,078 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Principal Developer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 133 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Principal Developer employees.
The highest salary for a Principal Developer in United States is $219,398 per year.
The lowest salary for a Principal Developer in United States is $83,165 per year.
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