We're a 47-year-old, $8 billion national tool retailer with the energy, enthusiasm, and growth potential of a start-up. We have over 1,600 stores in 48 states across the country and are opening several new locations every week. We offer our customers more than 7,500 tools and accessories, from hand tools and generators to air and power tools, from shop equipment to automotive tools. We provide our customers with the right tool for the right job at the right price, always delivering quality and value. read more

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Harbor Freight Tools Principal Engineer Salaries in Atlanta

The average Harbor Freight Tools Principal Engineer in Atlanta earns an estimated $131,307 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $116,474 with a $14,833 bonus. Harbor Freight Tools' Principal Engineer compensation is $30,431 less than the US average for a Principal Engineer. Principal Engineer salaries at Harbor Freight Tools in Atlanta can range from $100,000 - $151,000.

In Atlanta, The Engineering Department at Harbor Freight Tools earns $11,571 more on average than the HR Department.

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$131,307

Average Compensation

$116,474: avg. base

$14,833: avg. bonus

Principal Engineer Salaries at Harbor Freight Tools

In Atlanta, Principal Engineers earn $3,026 more than QA Managers, and $2,791 less than Engineering Managers.

Director of Engineering

$205k*

Lead Engineer

$140k*

Engineering Manager

$134k*

QA Manager

$128k*

Principal Engineer

$127k*

Senior Developer

$111k*

Data Scientist

$108k*

DevOps

$103k*

Developer

$89k*

$76k*

* estimated salary

Compensation at Harbor Freight Tools by Department

In Atlanta, The Engineering Department averages $11,571 more than the HR Department, and $23,176 less than the Product Department

Product

$133,326 Avg. total comp.

+$23k

Engineering

$110,150 Avg. total comp.

$98,579 Avg. total comp.

-$12k

Principal Engineer Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Principal Engineer at companies similar size to Harbor Freight Tools 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 Harbor Freight Tools reported making $187,613, while the average Native American Principal Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $124,088.

How Principal Engineers at Harbor Freight Tools Rate Their Compensation

The majority of Principal Engineers at Harbor Freight Tools believe they're compensated fairly. 33% of Principal Engineers at Harbor Freight Tools say they receive annual bonuses, and the majority (67%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at Harbor Freight Tools

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

66% Yes

Does your company give annual bonuses?

33% Yes

Are you satisfied with your Benefits?

67% Yes

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