▼16%
$129,030
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$103k
MEDIAN
$129k
90%
$164k
The average salary for a Principal Electrical Engineer is $129,030
Base Salary
$103k - $164k
Bonus
$2k - $26k
Profit Sharing
$1k - $25k
Commission
$0 - $23k
Total Pay
$106k - $179k
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Job Satisfaction for Principal Electrical Engineer
Based on 146 responses, the job of Principal Electrical Engineer has received a job satisfaction rating of 4.03 out of 5. On average, Principal Electrical Engineers are highly satisfied with their job.
Gender Breakdown
Male
94.5%
Female
4.7%
Prefer to self-define
0.8%
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Common Health Benefits
Medical
93%
Dental
88%
Vision
79%
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