YouTube Principal Engineer Salary
The average YouTube Principal Engineer earns an estimated $186,649 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $156,663 with a $29,986 bonus. YouTube's Principal Engineer compensation is $24,911 more than the US average for a Principal Engineer. Principal Engineer salaries at YouTube can range from $120,000 - $240,000.
The Engineering Department at YouTube earns $11,946 more on average than the Sales Department.
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- $156,663
- avg. base
- $29,986
- avg. bonus
Principal Engineer Salaries at YouTube
Principal Engineers earn $3,087 more than Engineering Managers, and $40,290 less than Directors of Engineering.
Compensation at YouTube by Department
The Engineering Department averages $11,946 more than the Sales Department, and $753 less than the Product Department
Principal Engineer Compensation by Gender (All Companies)
The average female Principal Engineer at companies similar size to YouTube 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 YouTube reported making $172,732, while the average Hispanic or Latino Principal Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $137,667.
How Principal Engineers at YouTube Rate Their Compensation
The majority of Principal Engineers at YouTube believe they're compensated fairly. 37% of Principal Engineers at YouTube say they receive annual bonuses, and the majority (66%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at YouTube
