
The average NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Principal Engineer earns an estimated $183,748 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $151,248 with a $32,500 bonus. NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory's Principal Engineer compensation is $22,011 more than the US average for a Principal Engineer. Principal Engineer salaries at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory can range from $102,000 - $259,000.
The Engineering Department at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory earns $4,659 more on average than the Legal Department.
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Principal Engineers earn $4,944 more than Principal Engineers, and $575 less than Directors of Engineering.
The Engineering Department averages $4,659 more than the Legal Department, and $11,486 less than the Product Department
The average female Principal Engineer at companies similar size to NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory reported making $151,156, while the average male Principal Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $160,687.
The average Asian or Pacific Islander Principal Engineer at companies similar size to NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory reported making $168,169, while the average Hispanic or Latino Principal Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $149,389.
The majority of Principal Engineers at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory believe they're compensated fairly. 33% of Principal Engineers at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory say they receive annual bonuses, and the majority (66%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory