How much does a Principal RF Engineer make in Charlotte, NC? The average Principal RF Engineer salary in Charlotte, NC is $179,990 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $167,710 and $191,010. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Principal RF Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Principal RF Engineer Salary $156,530 Charlotte,NC May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Principal RF Engineer Salary $167,710 Charlotte,NC May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Principal RF Engineer Salary $179,990 Charlotte,NC May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Principal RF Engineer Salary $191,010 Charlotte,NC May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Principal RF Engineer Salary $201,043 Charlotte,NC May 28, 2024
25% $167,710 10% $156,530 90% $201,043 75% $191,010 $179,990 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria

Job Description

The Principal RF Engineer responsibilities may include RF front-end design, radio propagation modeling and prediction, microwave path analysis, interference analysis and filter design, frequency coordination, analog-to-digital converters, cell site equipment layout, and circuit design. Develops products and technologies related to wireless telecommunications by applying RF and mixed signal capabilities. Being a Principal RF Engineer requires a bachelor's degree. Develops and executes product testing and integration plans for new or updated products. In addition, Principal RF Engineer typically reports to manager. Being a Principal RF Engineer works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in "solution" or project goal terms. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization. Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. Working as a Principal RF Engineer typically requires 10+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

Employers: Job Description Management Tool

Job Openings for Principal RF Engineer in Charlotte, NC

Career Path for this job

  1. Down a level:

    RF Engineer III

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Principal RF Engineer

    10 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

Not the job you're looking for? Search more salaries here:

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst

Take just three simple steps below to generate your own personalized salary report

Step 1 of 3

Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Principal RF Engineer, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
167710
191010
179990

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
180460
202930
191870
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal RF Engineer in Charlotte, NC. The base salary for Principal RF Engineer ranges from $167,710 to $191,010 with the average base salary of $179,990. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $180,460 to $202,930 with the average total cash compensation of $191,870.
Step 2 of 3

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

167710
191010

 

Step 3 of 3

How much should you be paid?

About Charlotte, North Carolina    Charlotte (/ˈʃɑːrlət/) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Located in the Piedmont, it is the county seat of Mecklenburg Co....More

Charlotte, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Charlotte, North Carolina

Principal RF Engineer Salary in popular cities: RaleighGreensboroWinston Salem

Salary estimation for Principal RF Engineer at companies like : Rt Electronics, Sanifix International Products Company Inc, Wounded Bird Human Health Services

lower level job