The average NIST Principal Engineer in Boulder earns an estimated $134,991 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $124,511 with a $10,480 bonus. NIST's Principal Engineer compensation is $26,746 less than the US average for a Principal Engineer. Principal Engineer salaries at NIST in Boulder can range from $64,000 - $189,200.
In Boulder, The Engineering Department at NIST earns $2,214 more on average than the Design Department.
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In Boulder, Principal Engineers earn $1,572 more than Principal Engineers, and $5,313 less than Sales Engineers.
In Boulder, The Engineering Department averages $2,214 more than the Design Department, and $4,918 less than the HR Department
The average female Principal Engineer at companies similar size to NIST reported making $151,156, while the average male Principal Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $160,687.
The average Asian or Pacific Islander Principal Engineer at companies similar size to NIST reported making $168,169, while the average Hispanic or Latino Principal Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $149,389.
The majority of Principal Engineers at NIST believe they're compensated fairly. 67% of Principal Engineers at NIST say they receive annual bonuses, and the vast majority (100%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at NIST