How much does a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer make?
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$161,491
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer is $161,491 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $137,803 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 $23,688 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. The typical Senior Principal Electrical Engineer salary is $137,803. Salaries can range from $46,367 - $587,449. When factoring in additional pay and benefits, Senior Principal Electrical Engineer in United States can expect their total pay value to be on average $161,491.
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Senior Principal Electrical Engineer | $161,491 /yr |
| Director of Electrical Engineering | $134,444 /yr |
| Chief Electrical Engineer | $112,497 /yr |
What are total pay estimates for a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer at different companies?
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Dell Technologies
Senior Principal Electrical Engineer$147K -$162K
$147K
$162K
$147,343 - $161,936 Range
Collins Aerospace
Senior Principal Electrical Engineer$159K -$170K
$159K
$170K
$159,032 - $170,239 Range
Orbital ATK
Senior Principal Electrical Engineer$152K -$172K
$152K
$172K
$151,624 - $172,018 Range
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Dynetics
Senior Principal Electrical Engineer$159K -$191K
$159K
$191K
$159,423 - $191,200 Range
Medtronic
Senior Principal Electrical Engineer$160K -$174K
$160K
$174K
$159,682 - $173,536 Range
Broadcom
Senior Principal Electrical Engineer$196K -$214K
$196K
$214K
$196,283 - $214,093 Range
TechnipFMC
Senior Principal Electrical Engineer - Monthly$15K -$17K
$15K
$17K
$15,292 - $16,685 Range
Sierra Nevada Corporation
Senior Principal Electrical Engineer$180K -$196K
$180K
$196K
$179,668 - $196,086 Range
Edwards Lifesciences
Senior Principal Electrical Engineer$163K -$177K
$163K
$177K
$163,425 - $176,786 Range
United Technologies
Senior Principal Electrical Engineer$125K -$136K
$125K
$136K
$124,885 - $136,369 Range
SABIC
Senior Principal Electrical Engineer - Monthly$14K -$15K
$14K
$15K
$13,770 - $14,722 Range
Raytheon Missiles & Defense
Senior Principal Electrical Engineer$165K -$179K
$165K
$179K
$165,195 - $178,786 Range
BAE Systems
Senior Principal Electrical Engineer$148K -$160K
$148K
$160K
$147,546 - $160,024 Range
Bloom Energy
Senior Principal Electrical Engineer$197K -$215K
$197K
$215K
$196,858 - $215,019 Range
Senior Principal Electrical Engineer Salaries
Recent User Submitted Salaries for Senior Principal Electrical Engineer in United States of America
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Share Salary Anonymously$166,589
/yrAvg Base Salary68 days ago by a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer with more than 15 years of experience
$164,000
/yrAvg Base Salary80 days ago by a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer with more than 15 years of experience
$164,000
/yrAvg Base Salary80 days ago by a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer with more than 15 years of experience
$216,964
/yrAvg Base Salary95 days ago by a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer with more than 15 years of experience
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Share Salary Anonymously$123,553
/yrAvg Base Salary111 days ago by a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer with more than 15 years of experience
$136,459
/yrAvg Base Salary114 days ago by a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer with 10 to 14 years of experience
$174,083
/yrAvg Base Salary180 days ago by a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer with more than 15 years of experience
$160,692
/yrAvg Base Salary184 days ago by a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer with more than 15 years of experience
$153,032
/yrAvg Base Salary244 days ago by a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer with 10 to 14 years of experience
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Recent User Submitted Salaries for Senior Principal Electrical Engineer
| Base Pay | Cash Bonus | Stock Bonus |
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| $167K /yr | $20K /yr | |
| $164K /yr | $30K /yr | |
| $164K /yr | $30K /yr | |
| $217K /yr | ||
| $124K /yr | $2K /yr | |
| $136K /yr | ||
| $174K /yr | ||
| $161K /yr | $13K /yr | |
| $153K /yr |
Frequently asked questions about a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer salaries
The national average salary for a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer is $156,396 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 46 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer employees.
The highest salary for a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer in United States is $197,477 per year.
The lowest salary for a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer in United States is $123,861 per year.
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