
The average CARS.COM Principal Engineer earns an estimated $165,628 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $141,628 with a $24,000 bonus. CARS.COM's Principal Engineer compensation is $3,891 more than the US average for a Principal Engineer. Principal Engineer salaries at CARS.COM can range from $129,300 - $181,000.
The Engineering Department at CARS.COM earns $11,538 more on average than the Marketing Department.
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Principal Engineers earn $602 more than Group Engineering Managers, and $16,955 less than Directors of Engineering.
The Engineering Department averages $11,538 more than the Marketing Department, and $1,692 less than the HR Department
The average female Principal Engineer at companies similar size to CARS.COM reported making $151,156, while the average male Principal Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $160,687.
The average Asian or Pacific Islander Principal Engineer at companies similar size to CARS.COM reported making $168,169, while the average Hispanic or Latino Principal Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $149,389.
The majority of Principal Engineers at CARS.COM believe they're compensated fairly. 88% of Principal Engineers at CARS.COM say they receive annual bonuses, and the vast majority (75%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at CARS.COM