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Senior Principal Engineer

Average Senior Principal Engineer with Product Development Skills Salary at Element Six in South Africa

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R814,465
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The average salary for a Senior Principal Engineer is R814,465 in 2025

Base Salary
R0 - R814k
Bonus
R0 - R100k
Total Pay
R0 - R916k
(last updated Aug 21 2018)
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What Do Senior Principal Engineers Do?

Senior Principal Engineer Tasks
  • Oversee engineering projects using both technical engineering and administrative skills.
  • Responsible for making sure financial restraints are followed and for timely completion of the project.
  • Plan and implement the design specifications for the engineering project.
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Common Health Benefits for a Senior Principal Engineer

Medical
100%

Gender Breakdown for Senior Principal Engineers

Male
100.0%
This data is based on 2 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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How can Senior Principal Engineers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Senior Principal Engineer is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Senior Principal Engineer that oversees more junior Senior Principal Engineers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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