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Principal Mechanical Engineer Salary

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Updated: 11 Jun 2013

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Principal Mechanical Engineer 2013 Total Pay (?

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$83,320 - $146,726

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Principal Mechanical Engineer Job Listings

Principal Electro/Mechanical Engineer - Corrison Control Programs

May 28

General Dynamics Information Technology - Bethesda, MD

Job Title Principal Electro/Mechanical Engineer - Corrison Control Programs Job ID Number 208169.4 Company... to less-experienced engineers and engineering support... - Indeed

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Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer/Analyst

May 24

Orbital Sciences Corporation - Dulles, VA

Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer/Analyst Req # A12-230 External Job Title Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer/Analyst # Positions 1 Location US-VA-Dulles... - Indeed

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Principal Electro/Mechanical Engineer - Corri

Jun 18

General Dynamics Information Technology - Bethesda, MD

electrical, electronic, mechanical, and/or computer... guidance and work leadership to less-experienced engineers and engineering support staff, and may have... - Indeed

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	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$50K	$100K	$150K
Salary	$81,007 - $135,025
Bonus	$0.00 - $15,318
Profit Sharing	$789 - $12,164
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$83,320 - $146,726
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 11 Jun 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 285

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Principal Mechanical Engineer Tasks

Manage time and cost to complete projects.
Research design and make decisions based on appearance, safety, budget, and function.
Manage all aspects Mechanical Engineering projects from beginning phases until completion.

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Companies and Industries for Principal Mechanical Engineer Salaries

Popular Industries

Salary Range


Engineering Services	$82,287 - $136,715
Aerospace and Defense	$86,984 - $141,010
Medical Device Manufacturing	$86,229 - $134,989
Energy or Utilities	$83,333 - $135,652
Biotechnology Research and Development	$83,765 - $135,810

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Key Statistics for Principal Mechanical Engineer Salaries and Jobs

Gender

Female

Male

98%

Years of Experience

1-4 years

5-9 years

16%

10-19 years

38%

20 years or more

42%

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Bachelor's Degree	$75,699 - $134,665
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Mechanical Engineering (ME)	$74,127 - $135,237
Master of Science (MS), Mechanical Engineering (ME)	$79,580 - $137,517
Doctorate (PhD)	$78,614 - $152,605
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng / BE), Mechanical Engineering (ME)	$77,500 - $143,548

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 93%		Dental: 83%
	Vision: 67%		None: 6%

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