The average National Oilwell Varco Principal Engineer in Houston earns an estimated $133,656 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $118,113 with a $15,543 bonus. National Oilwell Varco's Principal Engineer compensation is $28,066 less than the US average for a Principal Engineer. Principal Engineer salaries at National Oilwell Varco in Houston can range from $95,600 - $215,000.
In Houston, The Engineering Department at National Oilwell Varco earns $5,790 more on average than the Marketing Department.
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In Houston, Principal Engineers earn $661 more than Lead Engineers, and $23,119 less than Sales Engineers.
In Houston, The Engineering Department averages $5,790 more than the Marketing Department, and $6,584 less than the Operations Department
The average female Principal Engineer at companies similar size to National Oilwell Varco reported making $174,986, while the average male Principal Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $186,024.
The average Caucasian Principal Engineer at companies similar size to National Oilwell Varco reported making $187,613, while the average Native American Principal Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $124,088.
The majority of Principal Engineers at National Oilwell Varco believe they're not compensated fairly. 40% of Principal Engineers at National Oilwell Varco say they receive annual bonuses, and the majority (61%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at National Oilwell Varco