The average Xcel Energy Principal Engineer earns an estimated $135,198 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $117,127 with a $18,071 bonus. Xcel Energy's Principal Engineer compensation is $26,539 less than the US average for a Principal Engineer. Principal Engineer salaries at Xcel Energy can range from $70,000 - $187,000.
The Engineering Department at Xcel Energy earns $11,937 more on average than the Legal Department.
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Principal Engineers earn $2,920 more than Principal Engineers, and $7,146 less than Lead Engineers.
The Engineering Department averages $11,937 more than the Legal Department, and $21,567 less than the Product Department
The average female Principal Engineer at companies similar size to Xcel Energy 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 Xcel Energy 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 Xcel Energy believe they're not compensated fairly. 80% of Principal Engineers at Xcel Energy say they receive annual bonuses, and the majority (60%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at Xcel Energy