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At Hot Topic we pride ourselves on being the destination of pop culture and music merchandise. We do this by hiring the best people, having the best product, and providing the best customer experience for our one-of-a-kind fans. We give back to our communities in our partnerships with Mental Health America, Notes for Notes, and Little Kids Rock. Hot Topic’s unique culture thrives in an open and collaborative work environment where autonomy and authenticity shape your success. As a company that stays ahead of trends, we want you to come with innovative perspectives, cutting-edge thought leadership, and a readiness to learn, all of which will contribute to the continued success of our business. We’ve built an inclusive community where you’re encouraged to be who you are and love what you do! read more

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Hot Topic Principal Engineer Salaries in Albuquerque, NM

The average Hot Topic Principal Engineer in Albuquerque, NM earns an estimated $160,565 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $138,875 with a $21,690 bonus. Hot Topic's Principal Engineer compensation is $1,157 less than the US average for a Principal Engineer. Principal Engineer salaries at Hot Topic in Albuquerque, NM can range from $65,000 - $280,000.

In Albuquerque, NM, The Engineering Department at Hot Topic earns $7,262 more on average than the IT Department.

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$160,565

Average Compensation

$138,875: avg. base

$21,690: avg. bonus

Principal Engineer Salaries at Hot Topic

In Albuquerque, NM, Principal Engineers earn $4,794 more than Principal Engineers, and $44,870 less than Directors of Engineering.

Director of Engineering

$205k*

Principal Engineer

$156k*

Engineering Manager

$152k*

QA Manager

$151k*

Senior Developer

$142k*

Data Scientist

$128k*

DevOps

$114k*

Developer

$109k*

Lead Engineer

$102k*

$96k*

* estimated salary

Compensation at Hot Topic by Department

In Albuquerque, NM, The Engineering Department averages $7,262 more than the IT Department, and $7,455 less than the Product Department

Product

$127,839 Avg. total comp.

+$7k

Engineering

$120,384 Avg. total comp.

$113,122 Avg. total comp.

-$7k

Principal Engineer Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Principal Engineer at companies similar size to Hot Topic reported making $149,701, while the average male Principal Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $169,257.

Principal Engineer Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Asian or Pacific Islander Principal Engineer at companies similar size to Hot Topic reported making $171,785, while the average Hispanic or Latino Principal Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $137,667.

How Principal Engineers at Hot Topic Rate Their Compensation

The majority of Principal Engineers at Hot Topic believe they're not compensated fairly. 40% of Principal Engineers at Hot Topic say they receive annual bonuses, and the majority (41%) are not satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at Hot Topic

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

31% Yes

Does your company give annual bonuses?

40% Yes

Are you satisfied with your Benefits?

41% Yes

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