The average U.S. Department of Transportation Principal Designer earns an estimated $114,694 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $105,194 with a $9,500 bonus. U.S. Department of Transportation's Principal Designer compensation is $27,872 less than the US average for a Principal Designer. Principal Designer salaries at U.S. Department of Transportation can range from $104,000 - $125,000.
The Design Department at U.S. Department of Transportation earns $8,982 more on average than the Business Development Department.
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Principal Designers earn $98 more than Principal Designers, and $21,664 less than Senior Designers.
The Design Department averages $8,982 more than the Business Development Department, and $1,107 less than the HR Department
The average female Principal Designer at companies similar size to U.S. Department of Transportation reported making $154,148, while the average male Principal Designer at similar sized companies reported making $175,977.
The average Hispanic or Latino Principal Designer at companies similar size to U.S. Department of Transportation reported making $174,333, while the average African American/Black Principal Designer at similar sized companies reported making $134,000.
The majority of Principal Designers at U.S. Department of Transportation believe they're not compensated fairly. 67% of Principal Designers at U.S. Department of Transportation say they receive annual bonuses, and the vast majority (75%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at U.S. Department of Transportation