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Principal Engineer Salary in Bridgeport, CT.

Updated on: May 6, 2026

How much does a Principal Engineer make in Bridgeport, CT?

The average Principal Engineer in Bridgeport, CT makes $194,287, 45% above the national average Principal Engineer salary of $133,629. This pay is 4% greater than the combined average salaries of other metroes San Jose, CA, Austin, TX, and Jacksonville, FL. The average bonus for a Principal Engineer is $17,192 which represents 14.77% of their salary, with 6% of people reporting that they receive a bonus each year.

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Recent Salary Records for Principal Engineer

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Type Asian Or Pacific Islander Male
Size of company 1,001-5,000 employees
City Brooklyn
Yearly Salary reported $130,000
Type Other Male
Size of company 1,001-5,000 employees
City San Francisco
Yearly Salary reported $175,000
Type African American Male
Size of company 1,001-5,000 employees
City Los Angeles
Yearly Salary reported $130,000
Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 201-500 employees
City New York City
Yearly Salary reported $160,000
Type Hispanic Or Latino Male
Size of company 1-10 employees
City Los Angeles
Yearly Salary reported $150,000
Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 10,000+ employees
City Cleveland
Yearly Salary reported $133,000
Type Asian Or Pacific Islander Male
Size of company 10,000+ employees
City Denver
Yearly Salary reported $154,000
Type Other Non Binary
Size of company 501-1,000 employees
City Los Angeles
Yearly Salary reported $120,000
Type Caucasian Female
Size of company 201-500 employees
City San Francisco
Yearly Salary reported $190,000
Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 5,001-10,000 employees
City New York City
Yearly Salary reported $289,000
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On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?

The majority of people who work as Principal Engineer say “10” when asked the question “On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?”

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