BNSF Railway Principal Engineer Salary
The average BNSF Railway Principal Engineer earns an estimated $142,193 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $126,984 with a $15,209 bonus. BNSF Railway's Principal Engineer compensation is $19,544 less than the US average for a Principal Engineer. Principal Engineer salaries at BNSF Railway can range from $90,000 - $182,000.
The Engineering Department at BNSF Railway earns $6,483 more on average than the IT Department.
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- $126,984
- avg. base
- $15,209
- avg. bonus
Principal Engineer Salaries at BNSF Railway
Principal Engineers earn $3,740 more than Principal Engineers, and $1,313 less than Group Engineering Managers.
Compensation at BNSF Railway by Department
The Engineering Department averages $6,483 more than the IT Department, and $859 less than the Legal 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
