Boston University Principal Engineer Salary | Comparably
Boston University is one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world, and one of the largest employers in the city of Boston. With over 33,000 undergraduate and graduate students from more than 140 countries, 10,000 faculty and staff, 16 schools and colleges, and 250 fields of study, our two campuses lead the way in world-class education and innovative research. BU has a rich legacy of serving both greater Boston and the world community. read more
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Boston University Principal Engineer Salary

The average Boston University Principal Engineer earns an estimated $157,856 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $140,056 with a $17,800 bonus. Boston University's Principal Engineer compensation is $3,881 less than the US average for a Principal Engineer. Principal Engineer salaries at Boston University can range from $125,000 - $205,000.

The Engineering Department at Boston University earns $15,562 more on average than the Operations Department.

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$157,856
Average Compensation
$140,056
avg. base
$17,800
avg. bonus

Principal Engineer Salaries at Boston University

Principal Engineers earn $4,949 more than Principal Engineers, and $31,412 less than Group Engineering Managers.

Director of Engineering
$211k*
Group Engineering Manager
$189k*
Principal Engineer
$153k*
Sales Engineer
$152k*
Lead Engineer
$136k*
Engineering Manager
$135k*
Mobile Developer
$126k*
Senior Developer
$121k*
DevOps
$114k*
Senior QA
$103k*
QA
$100k*
Jr Developer
$69k*
* estimated salary

Compensation at Boston University by Department

The Engineering Department averages $15,562 more than the Operations Department, and $14,902 less than the Product Department

Product
$149,096 Avg. total comp.
+$15k
Engineering
$134,194 Avg. total comp.
Operations
$118,632 Avg. total comp.
-$16k

Principal Engineer Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Principal Engineer at companies similar size to Boston University reported making $149,701, while the average male Principal Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $169,481.

Principal Engineer Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Asian or Pacific Islander Principal Engineer at companies similar size to Boston University reported making $172,732, while the average Hispanic or Latino Principal Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $137,667.

How Principal Engineers at Boston University Rate Their Compensation

The majority of Principal Engineers at Boston University believe they're not compensated fairly. 67% of Principal Engineers at Boston University say they receive annual bonuses, and the majority (57%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at Boston University

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