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Caterpillar Inc. Principal Designer Salary

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.

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Principal Designer Salaries at Caterpillar Inc.

Principal Designers earn $3,860 more than Principal Designers, and $86 less than Creative Directors.

Creative Director
$171k*
Principal Designer
$167k*
Senior UI/UX Designer
$119k*
Senior Designer
$115k*
Designer
$101k*
Web/Visual Designer
$95k*
UI/UX Designer
$85k*
Graphic Designer
$77k*
Jr Designer
$67k*
* estimated salary

Compensation at Caterpillar Inc. by Department

The Design Department averages $575 more than the HR Department, and $13,854 less than the Legal Department

Legal
$115,542 Avg. total comp.
+$14k
Design
$101,688 Avg. total comp.
HR
$101,113 Avg. total comp.
-$575

Principal Designer Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

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.

Principal Designer Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

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.

How Principal Designers at Caterpillar Inc. Rate Their Compensation

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.

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