UC San Diego Principal Engineer Salary
The average UC San Diego Principal Engineer earns an estimated $200,455 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $164,330 with a $36,125 bonus. UC San Diego's Principal Engineer compensation is $38,718 more than the US average for a Principal Engineer. Principal Engineer salaries at UC San Diego can range from $144,500 - $350,000.
The Engineering Department at UC San Diego earns $2,223 more on average than the HR Department.
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- $164,330
- avg. base
- $36,125
- avg. bonus
Principal Engineer Salaries at UC San Diego
Principal Engineers earn $3,141 more than Principal Engineers, and $256 less than Group Engineering Managers.
Compensation at UC San Diego by Department
The Engineering Department averages $2,223 more than the HR Department, and $475 less than the Design Department
Principal Engineer Compensation by Gender (All Companies)
The average female Principal Engineer at companies similar size to UC San Diego 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 UC San Diego reported making $187,613, while the average Native American Principal Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $124,088.
How Principal Engineers at UC San Diego Rate Their Compensation
The majority of Principal Engineers at UC San Diego believe they're not compensated fairly. 67% of Principal Engineers at UC San Diego say they receive annual bonuses, and the vast majority (79%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at UC San Diego
