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- The average salary for a Principal Software Development Engineer is $246,587 per year (estimate) in US, which is 8% higher than the average NETSCOUT salary of $227,549 per year (estimate) for this job.
- NETSCOUT employees working as a Principal Software Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 6 ratings. This is 33% lower than the average of Principal Software Development Engineer professionals at NETSCOUT worldwide.
- The salary trajectory of a a Principal Software Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $152,964 per year (estimate) and goes up to $474,504 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
- The estimated average salary for a Principal Software Development Engineer at NETSCOUT is $246,587 per year or $119 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $371,691 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $201,365 (25th percentile) and $307,127 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2 salaries submitted by NETSCOUT Principal Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
- Principal Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $97 and $148 per hour.
- Principal Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $16,780 and $25,594 monthly.
