The average Southern Company Principal Engineer earns an estimated $133,179 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $118,346 with a $14,833 bonus. Southern Company's Principal Engineer compensation is $28,558 less than the US average for a Principal Engineer. Principal Engineer salaries at Southern Company can range from $100,000 - $151,000.
The Engineering Department at Southern Company earns $1,317 more on average than the Legal Department.
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Principal Engineers earn $4,826 more than Principal Engineers, and $2,019 less than Lead Engineers.
The Engineering Department averages $1,317 more than the Legal Department, and $22,744 less than the Product Department
The average female Principal Engineer at companies similar size to Southern Company reported making $174,986, while the average male Principal Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $186,024.
The average Caucasian Principal Engineer at companies similar size to Southern Company reported making $187,613, while the average Native American Principal Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $124,088.
The majority of Principal Engineers at Southern Company believe they're compensated fairly. 78% of Principal Engineers at Southern Company say they receive annual bonuses, and the vast majority (92%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at Southern Company