The average Volkswagen Principal Engineer in Los Angeles earns an estimated $165,840 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $136,907 with a $28,933 bonus. Volkswagen's Principal Engineer compensation is $4,118 more than the US average for a Principal Engineer. Principal Engineer salaries at Volkswagen in Los Angeles can range from $65,000 - $213,000.
In Los Angeles, The Engineering Department at Volkswagen earns $25,655 more on average than the Sales Department.
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In Los Angeles, Principal Engineers earn $4,232 more than Lead Engineers, and $8,064 less than Group Engineering Managers.
In Los Angeles, The Engineering Department averages $25,655 more than the Sales Department, and $4,840 less than the Legal Department
The average female Principal Engineer at companies similar size to Volkswagen reported making $149,701, while the average male Principal Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $169,257.
The average Asian or Pacific Islander Principal Engineer at companies similar size to Volkswagen reported making $171,785, while the average Hispanic or Latino Principal Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $137,667.
The majority of Principal Engineers at Volkswagen believe they're compensated fairly. 50% of Principal Engineers at Volkswagen say they receive annual bonuses, and the majority (58%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at Volkswagen