The average Pacific Drilling Principal Engineer earns an estimated $161,222 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $149,822 with a $11,400 bonus. Pacific Drilling's Principal Engineer compensation is $515 less than the US average for a Principal Engineer. Principal Engineer salaries at Pacific Drilling can range from $132,000 - $222,000.
The Engineering Department at Pacific Drilling earns $12,523 more on average than the Sales Department.
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Principal Engineers earn $2,648 more than Engineering Managers, and $262 less than Principal Engineers.
The Engineering Department averages $12,523 more than the Sales Department, and $7,466 less than the Legal Department
The average female Principal Engineer at companies similar size to Pacific Drilling reported making $149,701, while the average male Principal Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $169,481.
The average Asian or Pacific Islander Principal Engineer at companies similar size to Pacific Drilling reported making $172,732, while the average Hispanic or Latino Principal Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $137,667.
The majority of Principal Engineers at Pacific Drilling believe they're compensated fairly. 100% of Principal Engineers at Pacific Drilling say they receive annual bonuses, and the vast majority (75%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at Pacific Drilling