
The average Nielsen Principal Engineer in Salinas, CA earns an estimated $234,484 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $189,151 with a $45,333 bonus. Nielsen's Principal Engineer compensation is $72,762 more than the US average for a Principal Engineer. Principal Engineer salaries at Nielsen in Salinas, CA can range from $185,000 - $261,000.
In Salinas, CA, The Engineering Department at Nielsen earns $18,654 more on average than the Finance Department.
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In Salinas, CA, Principal Engineers earn $12,343 more than Principal Engineers, and $43,216 less than Directors of Engineering.
In Salinas, CA, The Engineering Department averages $18,654 more than the Finance Department, and $8,282 less than the HR 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