The average Sun Microsystems Principal Engineer earns an estimated $195,289 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $162,493 with a $32,796 bonus. Sun Microsystems' Principal Engineer compensation is $33,552 more than the US average for a Principal Engineer. Principal Engineer salaries at Sun Microsystems can range from $110,000 - $420,000.
The Engineering Department at Sun Microsystems earns $4,700 more on average than the Legal Department.
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Principal Engineers earn $3,833 more than Principal Engineers, and $7,422 less than Engineering Managers.
The Engineering Department averages $4,700 more than the Legal Department, and $18,529 less than the Product 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