
The average Caterpillar Inc. Principal Designer earns an estimated $170,726 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $147,406 with a $23,319 bonus. Caterpillar Inc. Principal Designer compensation is $28,160 more than the US average for a Principal Designer. Principal Designer salaries at Caterpillar Inc. can range from $70,000 - $300,000.
The Design Department at Caterpillar Inc. earns $575 more on average than the HR Department.
Last updated 20 days ago.
Principal Designers earn $3,860 more than Principal Designers, and $86 less than Creative Directors.
The Design Department averages $575 more than the HR Department, and $13,854 less than the Legal Department
The average female Principal Designer at companies similar size to Caterpillar Inc. reported making $154,148, while the average male Principal Designer at similar sized companies reported making $175,977.
The average Hispanic or Latino Principal Designer at companies similar size to Caterpillar Inc. reported making $174,333, while the average African American/Black Principal Designer at similar sized companies reported making $134,000.
The majority of Principal Designers at Caterpillar Inc. believe they're compensated fairly. 81% of Principal Designers at Caterpillar Inc. say they receive annual bonuses, and the majority (69%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at Caterpillar Inc.