The average HGST Principal Designer earns an estimated $227,675 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $183,475 with a $44,200 bonus. HGST's Principal Designer compensation is $85,110 more than the US average for a Principal Designer. Principal Designer salaries at HGST can range from $120,730 - $300,000.
The Design Department at HGST earns $2,640 more on average than the Business Development Department.
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Principal Designers earn $29,886 more than Creative Directors, and $977 less than Principal Designers.
The Design Department averages $2,640 more than the Business Development Department, and $5,263 less than the HR Department
The average female Principal Designer at companies similar size to HGST 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 HGST 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 HGST believe they're not compensated fairly. 50% of Principal Designers at HGST say they receive annual bonuses, and the vast majority (75%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at HGST