Southwest Airlines Principal Engineer Salary
The average Southwest Airlines Principal Engineer earns an estimated $145,244 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $130,035 with a $15,209 bonus. Southwest Airlines' Principal Engineer compensation is $16,493 less than the US average for a Principal Engineer. Principal Engineer salaries at Southwest Airlines can range from $90,000 - $182,000.
The Engineering Department at Southwest Airlines earns $149 more on average than the Legal Department.
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- $130,035
- avg. base
- $15,209
- avg. bonus
Principal Engineer Salaries at Southwest Airlines
Principal Engineers earn $3,863 more than Principal Engineers, and $1,178 less than Group Engineering Managers.
Compensation at Southwest Airlines by Department
The Engineering Department averages $149 more than the Legal Department, and $21,865 less than the Customer Support 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 (84%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at Southwest Airlines
