
The average Nielsen Principal Engineer earns an estimated $167,701 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $146,256 with a $21,445 bonus. Nielsen's Principal Engineer compensation is $5,964 more than the US average for a Principal Engineer. Principal Engineer salaries at Nielsen can range from $122,000 - $205,000.
The Engineering Department at Nielsen earns $602 more on average than the Business Development Department.
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Principal Engineers earn $3,838 more than Principal Engineers, and $5,715 less than Engineering Managers.
The Engineering Department averages $602 more than the Business Development Department, and $30,380 less than the Product 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