The average NRG Energy Principal Engineer in Houston earns an estimated $166,197 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $131,197 with a $35,000 bonus. NRG Energy's Principal Engineer compensation is $4,475 more than the US average for a Principal Engineer. Principal Engineer salaries at NRG Energy in Houston can range from $141,836 - $203,000.
In Houston, The Engineering Department at NRG Energy earns $2,318 more on average than the HR Department.
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In Houston, Principal Engineers earn $1,075 more than Engineering Managers, and $385 less than Principal Engineers.
In Houston, The Engineering Department averages $2,318 more than the HR Department, and $1,733 less than the Operations Department
The average female Principal Engineer at companies similar size to NRG Energy 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 NRG Energy 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 NRG Energy believe they're compensated fairly. 100% of Principal Engineers at NRG Energy say they receive annual bonuses, and the majority (68%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at NRG Energy