IDG Principal Engineer Salary | Comparably
IDG — Insights Intent and Engagement IDG is the world’s leading technology media, data and marketing services company. We influence the most powerful tech buyers in the world — from business technologists to enthusiasts and everyone in between. Technology is constantly evolving, with each change bringing a need for clarity. Through our websites, events and international publications, IDG provides the insights that tech buyers need to put technology to work in their professional and personal lives. read more
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IDG Principal Engineer Salary

The average IDG Principal Engineer earns an estimated $175,085 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $148,003 with a $27,082 bonus. IDG's Principal Engineer compensation is $13,363 more than the US average for a Principal Engineer. Principal Engineer salaries at IDG can range from $58,750 - $445,000.

The Engineering Department at IDG earns $12,965 more on average than the HR Department.

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$175,085
Average Compensation
$148,003
avg. base
$27,082
avg. bonus

Principal Engineer Salaries at IDG

Principal Engineers earn $5,155 more than Principal Engineers, and $2,652 less than Engineering Managers.

Director of Engineering
$209k*
Engineering Manager
$178k*
Principal Engineer
$170k*
Senior Developer
$149k*
Lead Engineer
$144k*
QA Manager
$132k*
Data Scientist
$131k*
DevOps
$123k*
Developer
$121k*
QA
$100k*
* estimated salary

Compensation at IDG by Department

The Engineering Department averages $12,965 more than the HR Department, and $720 less than the Business Development Department

Business Development
$124,716 Avg. total comp.
+$720
Engineering
$123,996 Avg. total comp.
HR
$111,031 Avg. total comp.
-$13k

Principal Engineer Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

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

How Principal Engineers at IDG Rate Their Compensation

The majority of Principal Engineers at IDG believe they're not compensated fairly. 50% of Principal Engineers at IDG say they receive annual bonuses, and the majority (55%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at IDG

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