NIST Principal Engineer Salary
The average NIST Principal Engineer earns an estimated $152,408 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $133,852 with a $18,556 bonus. NIST's Principal Engineer compensation is $9,330 less than the US average for a Principal Engineer. Principal Engineer salaries at NIST can range from $105,000 - $223,000.
The Engineering Department at NIST earns $7,615 more on average than the Sales Department.
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- $133,852
- avg. base
- $18,556
- avg. bonus
Principal Engineer Salaries at NIST
Principal Engineers earn $4,361 more than Principal Engineers, and $5,876 less than Sales Engineers.
Compensation at NIST by Department
The Engineering Department averages $7,615 more than the Sales Department, and $45,296 less than the Product Department
Principal Engineer Compensation by Gender (All Companies)
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.
Principal Engineer Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)
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.
How Principal Engineers at NIST Rate Their Compensation
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
