Bentley Systems (Nasdaq: BSY) is the infrastructure engineering software company. We provide innovative software to advance the world’s infrastructure – sustaining both the global economy and environment. Our industry-leading software solutions are used by professionals, and organizations of every size, for the design, construction, and operations of roads and bridges, rail and transit, water and wastewater, public works and utilities, buildings and campuses, mining, and industrial facilities. Our offerings, powered by the iTwin Platform for infrastructure digital twins, include MicroStation and Bentley Open applications for modeling and simulation, Seequent’s software for geoprofessionals, and Bentley Infrastructure Cloud encompassing ProjectWise for project delivery, SYNCHRO for construction management, and AssetWise for asset operations. Bentley Systems’ 5,000 colleagues generate annual revenues of more than $1 billion in 194 countries. read more

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Bentley Systems Principal Engineer Salary

The average Bentley Systems Principal Engineer earns an estimated $164,176 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $144,885 with a $19,291 bonus. Bentley Systems' Principal Engineer compensation is $2,439 more than the US average for a Principal Engineer. Principal Engineer salaries at Bentley Systems can range from $64,000 - $259,000.

The Engineering Department at Bentley Systems earns $9,751 more on average than the Sales Department.

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$2.06M

$164,176

Average Compensation

$144,885: avg. base

$19,291: avg. bonus

Principal Engineer Salaries at Bentley Systems

Principal Engineers earn $3,440 more than Principal Engineers, and $1,126 less than Group Engineering Managers.

Director of Engineering

$202k*

Engineering Manager

$165k*

Group Engineering Manager

$165k*

Principal Engineer

$161k*

Sales Engineer

$146k*

Data Scientist

$132k*

Senior Developer

$121k*

DevOps

$119k*

Senior QA

$116k*

Lead Engineer

$104k*

$88k*

Developer

$86k*

Jr Developer

$84k*

Mobile Developer

$77k

* estimated salary

Compensation at Bentley Systems by Department

The Engineering Department averages $9,751 more than the Sales Department, and $14,433 less than the Legal Department

Legal

$141,777 Avg. total comp.

+$14k

Engineering

$127,344 Avg. total comp.

Sales

$117,593 Avg. total comp.

-$10k

Principal Engineer Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Principal Engineer at companies similar size to Bentley Systems reported making $151,156, while the average male Principal Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $160,687.

Principal Engineer Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Asian or Pacific Islander Principal Engineer at companies similar size to Bentley Systems reported making $168,169, while the average Hispanic or Latino Principal Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $149,389.

How Principal Engineers at Bentley Systems Rate Their Compensation

The majority of Principal Engineers at Bentley Systems believe they're compensated fairly. 75% of Principal Engineers at Bentley Systems say they receive annual bonuses, and the vast majority (73%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at Bentley Systems

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

65% Yes

Does your company give annual bonuses?

75% Yes

Are you satisfied with your Benefits?

73% Yes

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