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Sr. Principal Software Engineer Salary in San Diego, CA.

Updated on: Aug 19, 2026

How much does a Sr. Principal Software Engineer make in San Diego, CA?

The average Sr. Principal Software Engineer in San Diego, CA makes $196,280, 33% above the national average Sr. Principal Software Engineer salary of $147,093. This pay is 4% lower than the combined average salaries of other metroes San Jose, CA, Los Angeles, CA, and Boston, MA.

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