The average Nintendo Principal Engineer in Ames, IA earns an estimated $162,587 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $140,897 with a $21,690 bonus. Nintendo's Principal Engineer compensation is $865 more than the US average for a Principal Engineer. Principal Engineer salaries at Nintendo in Ames, IA can range from $65,000 - $280,000.
In Ames, IA, The Engineering Department at Nintendo earns $14,915 more on average than the Design Department.
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In Ames, IA, Principal Engineers earn $4,406 more than Principal Engineers, and $433 less than Senior Developers.
In Ames, IA, The Engineering Department averages $14,915 more than the Design Department, and $10,090 less than the Product Department
The average female Principal Engineer at companies similar size to Nintendo reported making $149,701, while the average male Principal Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $169,257.
The average Asian or Pacific Islander Principal Engineer at companies similar size to Nintendo reported making $171,785, while the average Hispanic or Latino Principal Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $137,667.
The majority of Principal Engineers at Nintendo believe they're compensated fairly. 50% of Principal Engineers at Nintendo say they receive annual bonuses, and the majority (66%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at Nintendo