Southwest Airlines Principal Engineer Salaries in Chicago
The average Southwest Airlines Principal Engineer in Chicago earns an estimated $140,676 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $128,312 with a $12,364 bonus. Southwest Airlines' Principal Engineer compensation is $21,046 less than the US average for a Principal Engineer. Principal Engineer salaries at Southwest Airlines in Chicago can range from $100,000 - $208,000.
In Chicago, The Engineering Department at Southwest Airlines earns $7,800 more on average than the Customer Support Department.
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- $128,312
- avg. base
- $12,364
- avg. bonus
Principal Engineer Salaries at Southwest Airlines
In Chicago, Principal Engineers earn $2,482 more than Principal Engineers, and $1,267 less than Sales Engineers.
Compensation at Southwest Airlines by Department
In Chicago, The Engineering Department averages $7,800 more than the Customer Support Department, and $46,029 less than the Enterprise Risk Department
Principal Engineer Compensation by Gender (All Companies)
The average female Principal Engineer at companies similar size to Southwest Airlines reported making $174,986, while the average male Principal Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $186,024.
Principal Engineer Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)
The average Caucasian Principal Engineer at companies similar size to Southwest Airlines reported making $187,613, while the average Native American Principal Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $124,088.
How Principal Engineers at Southwest Airlines Rate Their Compensation
The majority of Principal Engineers at Southwest Airlines believe they're compensated fairly. 59% of Principal Engineers at Southwest Airlines say they receive annual bonuses, and the vast majority (85%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at Southwest Airlines
