Nelnet Principal Engineer Salary
The average Nelnet Principal Engineer earns an estimated $162,103 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $140,413 with a $21,690 bonus. Nelnet's Principal Engineer compensation is $366 more than the US average for a Principal Engineer. Principal Engineer salaries at Nelnet can range from $65,000 - $280,000.
The Engineering Department at Nelnet earns $11,186 more on average than the Marketing Department.
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- $140,413
- avg. base
- $21,690
- avg. bonus
Principal Engineer Salaries at Nelnet
Principal Engineers earn $4,411 more than Principal Engineers, and $11,047 less than Group Engineering Managers.
Compensation at Nelnet by Department
The Engineering Department averages $11,186 more than the Marketing Department, and $8,222 less than the Product Department
Principal Engineer Compensation by Gender (All Companies)
The average female Principal Engineer at companies similar size to Nelnet 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 Nelnet reported making $172,732, while the average Hispanic or Latino Principal Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $137,667.
How Principal Engineers at Nelnet Rate Their Compensation
The majority of Principal Engineers at Nelnet believe they're compensated fairly. 50% of Principal Engineers at Nelnet say they receive annual bonuses, and the vast majority (73%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at Nelnet
