The average Sun Microsystems Principal Engineer in Boulder earns an estimated $164,156 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $140,264 with a $23,892 bonus. Sun Microsystems' Principal Engineer compensation is $2,419 more than the US average for a Principal Engineer. Principal Engineer salaries at Sun Microsystems in Boulder can range from $97,500 - $239,000.
In Boulder, The Engineering Department at Sun Microsystems earns $10,127 more on average than the Design Department.
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In Boulder, Principal Engineers earn $1,905 more than Group Engineering Managers, and $34,204 less than Directors of Engineering.
In Boulder, The Engineering Department averages $10,127 more than the Design Department, and $3,709 less than the Customer Support Department
The average female Principal Engineer at companies similar size to Sun Microsystems 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 Sun Microsystems 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 Sun Microsystems believe they're compensated fairly. 100% of Principal Engineers at Sun Microsystems say they receive annual bonuses, and the vast majority (100%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at Sun Microsystems