The average U.S. Department of Defense Principal Engineer earns $164,000 annually, which includes a base salary of $160,000 with a $4,000 bonus. This total compensation is $2,278 more than the US average for a Principal Engineer.
The Engineering Department at U.S. Department of Defense earns $8,467 more on average than the Business Development Department.
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Principal Engineers earn $9,293 more than Senior Developers, and $10,719 less than Engineering Managers.
The Engineering Department averages $8,467 more than the Business Development Department, and $1,208 less than the Product Department
The average female Principal Engineer at companies similar size to U.S. Department of Defense 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 U.S. Department of Defense 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 U.S. Department of Defense believe they're compensated fairly. 83% of Principal Engineers at U.S. Department of Defense say they receive annual bonuses, and the vast majority (82%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at U.S. Department of Defense