The average Virginia Tech Principal Engineer earns an estimated $171,401 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $144,319 with a $27,082 bonus. Virginia Tech's Principal Engineer compensation is $9,664 more than the US average for a Principal Engineer. Principal Engineer salaries at Virginia Tech can range from $58,750 - $445,000.
The Engineering Department at Virginia Tech earns $5,651 more on average than the Design Department.
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Principal Engineers earn $4,724 more than Principal Engineers, and $1,503 less than Engineering Managers.
The Engineering Department averages $5,651 more than the Design Department, and $8,920 less than the Business Development Department
The average female Principal Engineer at companies similar size to Virginia Tech 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 Virginia Tech 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 Virginia Tech believe they're compensated fairly. 33% of Principal Engineers at Virginia Tech say they receive annual bonuses, and the vast majority (89%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at Virginia Tech