The average Westar Energy Principal Engineer earns an estimated $165,083 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $145,793 with a $19,291 bonus. Westar Energy's Principal Engineer compensation is $3,361 more than the US average for a Principal Engineer. Principal Engineer salaries at Westar Energy can range from $64,000 - $259,000.
The Engineering Department at Westar Energy earns $16,785 more on average than the Design Department.
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Principal Engineers earn $3,615 more than Principal Engineers, and $2,070 less than Group Engineering Managers.
The Engineering Department averages $16,785 more than the Design Department, and $7,870 less than the Product Department
The average female Principal Engineer at companies similar size to Westar Energy reported making $151,156, while the average male Principal Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $160,687.
The average Asian or Pacific Islander Principal Engineer at companies similar size to Westar Energy reported making $168,169, while the average Hispanic or Latino Principal Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $149,389.
The majority of Principal Engineers at Westar Energy believe they're not compensated fairly. 67% of Principal Engineers at Westar Energy say they receive annual bonuses, and the vast majority (100%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at Westar Energy