Updated on: May 6, 2026
The average Principal Engineer in Topeka, KS makes $130,047, 3% below the national average Principal Engineer salary of $133,629. This pay is 38% lower than the combined average salaries of other metroes San Jose, CA, Seattle, WA, and New York City, NY. 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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