NETSCOUT employees working as a Principal Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is 27% lower than the average of Principal Software Engineer professionals at NETSCOUT worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a a Principal Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $152,758 per year (estimate) and goes up to $473,560 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Software Engineer at NETSCOUT is $286,189 per year or $138 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $454,368 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $227,642 (25th percentile) and $367,016 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 32 salaries submitted by NETSCOUT Principal Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Principal Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $109 and $176 per hour.
Principal Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $18,970 and $30,585 monthly.