Lyft Principal Engineer Salary
The average Lyft Principal Engineer earns an estimated $186,953 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $156,967 with a $29,986 bonus. Lyft's Principal Engineer compensation is $25,216 more than the US average for a Principal Engineer. Principal Engineer salaries at Lyft can range from $120,000 - $240,000.
The Engineering Department at Lyft earns $18,240 more on average than the Sales Department.
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- $156,967
- avg. base
- $29,986
- avg. bonus
Principal Engineer Salaries at Lyft
Principal Engineers earn $3,308 more than Principal Engineers, and $3,047 less than Jr Developers.
Compensation at Lyft by Department
The Engineering Department averages $18,240 more than the Sales Department, and $4,085 less than the Product Department
Principal Engineer Compensation by Gender (All Companies)
The average female Principal Engineer at companies similar size to Lyft 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 Lyft reported making $172,732, while the average Hispanic or Latino Principal Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $137,667.
How Principal Engineers at Lyft Rate Their Compensation
The majority of Principal Engineers at Lyft believe they're not compensated fairly. 18% of Principal Engineers at Lyft say they receive annual bonuses, and the majority (61%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at Lyft
