BNSF Railway Principal Engineer Salaries in Chicago
The average BNSF Railway Principal Engineer in Chicago earns an estimated $137,665 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $125,301 with a $12,364 bonus. BNSF Railway's Principal Engineer compensation is $24,072 less than the US average for a Principal Engineer. Principal Engineer salaries at BNSF Railway in Chicago can range from $100,000 - $208,000.
In Chicago, The Engineering Department at BNSF Railway earns $8,214 more on average than the Product Department.
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- $125,301
- avg. base
- $12,364
- avg. bonus
Principal Engineer Salaries at BNSF Railway
In Chicago, Principal Engineers earn $2,375 more than Principal Engineers, and $1,964 less than Sales Engineers.
Compensation at BNSF Railway by Department
In Chicago, The Engineering Department averages $8,214 more than the Product Department, and $44,662 less than the Communications Department
Principal Engineer Compensation by Gender (All Companies)
The average female Principal Engineer at companies similar size to BNSF Railway reported making $174,986, while the average male Principal Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $186,024.
Principal Engineer Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)
The average Caucasian Principal Engineer at companies similar size to BNSF Railway reported making $187,613, while the average Native American Principal Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $124,088.
How Principal Engineers at BNSF Railway Rate Their Compensation
The majority of Principal Engineers at BNSF Railway believe they're not compensated fairly. 50% of Principal Engineers at BNSF Railway say they receive annual bonuses, and the majority (57%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at BNSF Railway
