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At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We’ve played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We’ve nurtured some of music’s most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time. Today, we work in more than 60 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we’re committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship. Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies. read more
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Sony Music Entertainment Principal Engineer Salary

The average Sony Music Entertainment Principal Engineer earns an estimated $162,843 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $141,154 with a $21,690 bonus. Sony Music Entertainment's Principal Engineer compensation is $1,121 more than the US average for a Principal Engineer. Principal Engineer salaries at Sony Music Entertainment can range from $65,000 - $280,000.

The Engineering Department at Sony Music Entertainment earns $7,371 more on average than the Marketing Department.

Last updated a year ago.

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Average Compensation
$141,154
avg. base
$21,690
avg. bonus

Principal Engineer Salaries at Sony Music Entertainment

Principal Engineers earn $5,264 more than Principal Engineers, and $11,273 less than Group Engineering Managers.

Director of Engineering
$207k*
Group Engineering Manager
$174k*
Principal Engineer
$158k*
Engineering Manager
$155k*
Sales Engineer
$148k*
Senior Developer
$144k*
Lead Engineer
$144k*
Data Scientist
$130k*
Mobile Developer
$126k*
Senior QA
$124k*
DevOps
$116k*
Developer
$105k*
QA
$92k*
Jr Developer
$81k*
* estimated salary

Compensation at Sony Music Entertainment by Department

The Engineering Department averages $7,371 more than the Marketing Department, and $9,848 less than the Operations Department

Operations
$129,720 Avg. total comp.
+$10k
Engineering
$119,872 Avg. total comp.
Marketing
$112,501 Avg. total comp.
-$7k

Principal Engineer Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Principal Engineer at companies similar size to Sony Music Entertainment reported making $149,701, while the average male Principal Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $169,257.

Principal Engineer Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Asian or Pacific Islander Principal Engineer at companies similar size to Sony Music Entertainment reported making $171,785, while the average Hispanic or Latino Principal Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $137,667.

How Principal Engineers at Sony Music Entertainment Rate Their Compensation

The majority of Principal Engineers at Sony Music Entertainment believe they're not compensated fairly. 80% of Principal Engineers at Sony Music Entertainment say they receive annual bonuses, and the vast majority (73%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at Sony Music Entertainment

Do you believe you're paid fairly?
49% Yes
49
Does your company give annual bonuses?
80% Yes
80
Are you satisfied with your Benefits?
73% Yes
73

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