
The average Best Buy Principal Engineer earns an estimated $137,143 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $119,072 with a $18,071 bonus. Best Buy's Principal Engineer compensation is $24,594 less than the US average for a Principal Engineer. Principal Engineer salaries at Best Buy can range from $70,000 - $187,000.
The Engineering Department at Best Buy earns $16,418 more on average than the Legal Department.
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Principal Engineers earn $2,957 more than Lead Engineers, and $10,547 less than Engineering Managers.
The Engineering Department averages $16,418 more than the Legal Department, and $31,989 less than the Customer Support Department
The average female Principal Engineer at companies similar size to Best Buy reported making $174,986, while the average male Principal Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $186,024.
The average Caucasian Principal Engineer at companies similar size to Best Buy reported making $187,613, while the average Native American Principal Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $124,088.
The majority of Principal Engineers at Best Buy believe they're compensated fairly. 60% of Principal Engineers at Best Buy say they receive annual bonuses, and the majority (66%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at Best Buy