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Genomics is the single most important revolution of our time. It’s transforming every industry there is, from healthcare to agriculture to ecology. Illumina is an applied genomics technology company dedicated to making genomics useful for all. Our mission, to improve human health by unlocking the power of the genome, fuels us every day. As the global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, we have developed one of the world’s most comprehensive genomics portfolio of integrated systems, consumables, and analysis tools. Life at Illumina is about working with teammates who are deeply passionate about what we do, because we know that our work has the power to improve lives. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always been rooted in openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative views and perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. This movement belongs to all of us—to the people who work at it every day and to the lives it touches. Join the journey. read more

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Illumina Principal Engineer Salary

The average Illumina Principal Engineer earns an estimated $148,088 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $137,713 with a $10,375 bonus. Illumina's Principal Engineer compensation is $13,649 less than the US average for a Principal Engineer. Principal Engineer salaries at Illumina can range from $96,000 - $185,500.

The Engineering Department at Illumina earns $2,146 more on average than the Sales Department.

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$2.06M

$148,088

Average Compensation

$137,713: avg. base

$10,375: avg. bonus

Principal Engineer Salaries at Illumina

Principal Engineers earn $1,983 more than Principal Engineers, and $229 less than Sales Engineers.

Group Engineering Manager

$184k*

Director of Engineering

$170k

Engineering Manager

$154k*

Sales Engineer

$148k*

Principal Engineer

$146k*

Lead Engineer

$145k

Data Scientist

$140k

Senior Developer

$136k*

Mobile Developer

$126k*

DevOps

$115k*

Senior QA

$115k

Developer

$112k*

$99k*

Jr Developer

$81k*

* estimated salary

Compensation at Illumina by Department

The Engineering Department averages $2,146 more than the Sales Department, and $39,625 less than the Product Department

Product

$152,172 Avg. total comp.

+$40k

Engineering

$112,547 Avg. total comp.

Sales

$110,401 Avg. total comp.

-$2k

Principal Engineer Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Principal Engineer at companies similar size to Illumina reported making $149,701, while the average male Principal Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $169,481.

Principal Engineer Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Asian or Pacific Islander Principal Engineer at companies similar size to Illumina reported making $172,732, while the average Hispanic or Latino Principal Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $137,667.

How Principal Engineers at Illumina Rate Their Compensation

The majority of Principal Engineers at Illumina believe they're compensated fairly. 83% of Principal Engineers at Illumina say they receive annual bonuses, and the vast majority (90%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at Illumina

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

70% Yes

Does your company give annual bonuses?

83% Yes

Are you satisfied with your Benefits?

90% Yes

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