
The average Nielsen Principal Engineer in Chicago earns an estimated $134,378 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $122,014 with a $12,364 bonus. Nielsen's Principal Engineer compensation is $27,359 less than the US average for a Principal Engineer. Principal Engineer salaries at Nielsen in Chicago can range from $100,000 - $208,000.
In Chicago, The Engineering Department at Nielsen earns $5,708 more on average than the Product Department.
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In Chicago, Principal Engineers earn $2,939 more than Principal Engineers, and $16,343 less than Engineering Managers.
In Chicago, The Engineering Department averages $5,708 more than the Product Department, and $46,035 less than the Enterprise Risk Department
The average female Principal Engineer at companies similar size to Nielsen 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 Nielsen 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 Nielsen believe they're not compensated fairly. 83% of Principal Engineers at Nielsen say they receive annual bonuses, and the majority (59%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at Nielsen