The average NRG Energy Principal Engineer earns an estimated $160,360 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $139,193 with a $21,167 bonus. NRG Energy's Principal Engineer compensation is $1,362 less than the US average for a Principal Engineer. Principal Engineer salaries at NRG Energy can range from $78,000 - $220,000.
The Engineering Department at NRG Energy earns $1,585 more on average than the Design Department.
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Principal Engineers earn $1,907 more than Principal Engineers, and $4,640 less than Architects.
The Engineering Department averages $1,585 more than the Design Department, and $17,244 less than the Product 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