What are the main factors that influence a Principal Data Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Principal Data Engineer's salary?

A Principal Data Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Database Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $132,578, a Database Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $152,233, a Principal Data Engineer (7-10 years)earns $177,588, a Database Engineer VI (10-12 years)earns $199,110, a Database Engineering Supervisor (12+ years)earns $115,587,

What are the highest paying states for a Principal Data Engineer?

Principal Data Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Principal Data Engineer roles are District of Columbia $189,524, California $188,805, Massachusetts $186,289. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Principal Data Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Principal Data Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Principal Data Scientist: $181,008; Senior Principal Data Scientist: $170,285; Principal Data Architect: $163,764; Principal Algorithm Engineer: $158,400; Principal Machine Learning Engineer: $158,360.

Principal Data Engineer Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Principal Data Engineer make in Hawaii?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Principal Data Engineer in Hawaii is $178,911 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $86.

However, a Principal Data Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $213,312
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $166,183 to $196,918
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $154,594

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Principal Data Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$196,918	$16,410	$3,787	$95
Average	$178,911	$14,909	$3,441	$86
25th Percentile	$166,183	$13,849	$3,196	$80

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Key Factors That Influence Principal Data Engineer Salaries

A Principal Data Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Principal Data Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Principal Data Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $132,578
Early Career (1-2 years): $152,233
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $177,588
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $199,110
Expert (over 8 years): $115,587

Levels	Salary
Database ... Level Principal Data Engineer	$132,578
Database ... Level Principal Data Engineer	$152,233
Principal... Level Principal Data Engineer	$177,588
Database ... Level Principal Data Engineer	$199,110
Database ... Level Principal Data Engineer	$115,587

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How Do Principal Data Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Principal Data Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $189,524.
California: $188,805.
Massachusetts: $186,289.

District of Columbia $189,524 California $188,805 Massachusetts $186,289 Washington $185,604 New Jersey $185,535 Alaska $185,296 Connecticut $182,934 New York $181,975

Hawaii $178,911 Rhode Island $177,473 Maryland $176,498 Minnesota $175,162 Colorado $174,649 Illinois $174,478 Oregon $173,827 Delaware $173,348

New Hampshire $173,047 Virginia $172,372 Pennsylvania $170,404 Nevada $169,411 North Dakota $169,086 Michigan $168,572 Wisconsin $168,384 Vermont $168,007

Texas $166,963 Maine $166,895 Arizona $166,792 Ohio $166,672 Georgia $165,097 Indiana $164,310 Wyoming $164,156 Utah $163,916

Iowa $163,814 Kansas $162,992 Louisiana $162,752 North Carolina $162,667 Missouri $162,632 Florida $161,965 Montana $161,605 Nebraska $161,263

Kentucky $161,075 South Carolina $160,390 Tennessee $159,962 Idaho $159,791 New Mexico $158,541 Oklahoma $158,267 Alabama $157,258 South Dakota $155,563

Arkansas $154,639 West Virginia $154,142 Mississippi $152,653

Top Paying Cities for Principal Data Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Aiea: $177,942
Anahola: $175,609
Captain Cook: $175,433

Aiea, HI $177,942 Anahola, HI $175,609 Captain Cook, HI $175,433 Eleele, HI $175,965 Ewa Beach, HI $177,785 Kapolei, HI $177,643 Haiku, HI $175,739 Hakalau, HI $175,346

Haleiwa, HI $177,300 Hana, HI $175,320 Hanalei, HI $175,380 Hanamaulu, HI $175,736 Hanapepe, HI $175,957 Hauula, HI $177,571 Hawaii National Park, HI $175,549 Hawi, HI $175,840

Hilo, HI $175,719 Princeville, HI $175,700 Holualoa, HI $175,503 Honaunau, HI $175,200 Honokaa, HI $175,426 Honomu, HI $175,702 Hoolehua, HI $175,200 Kaaawa, HI $177,629

Kahuku, HI $177,249 Kahului, HI $176,145 Kailua, HI $177,886 Ocean View, HI $175,648 Waikoloa, HI $175,631 Keauhou, HI $175,503 Kailua Kona, HI $175,715 Kalaheo, HI $175,755

Kalaupapa, HI $175,039 Kamuela, HI $175,515 Kaneohe, HI $177,848 Kapaa, HI $175,946 Kaumakani, HI $176,040 Kaunakakai, HI $175,409 Keaau, HI $175,838 Kealakekua, HI $175,746

Kealia, HI $175,806 Kekaha, HI $175,628 Kihei, HI $175,965 Kilauea, HI $175,703 Kapaau, HI $175,570 Koloa, HI $175,780 Kualapuu, HI $175,357 Kunia, HI $177,586

Kurtistown, HI $175,749 Lahaina, HI $175,784 Laie, HI $177,405 Lanai City, HI $175,357 Laupahoehoe, HI $175,799 Lawai, HI $176,040 Lihue, HI $175,736 Makawao, HI $175,874

Makaweli, HI $175,347 Maunaloa, HI $174,935 Mountain View, HI $175,657 Naalehu, HI $175,303 Ninole, HI $175,185 Ookala, HI $175,241 Paauilo, HI $175,455 Pahala, HI $175,351

Pahoa, HI $175,583 Paia, HI $175,792 Papaaloa, HI $175,823 Papaikou, HI $175,458 Pearl City, HI $177,814 Pepeekeo, HI $175,799 Puunene, HI $176,145 Volcano, HI $175,549

Wahiawa, HI $177,509 Pukalani, HI $175,874 Mililani, HI $177,723 Kula, HI $175,512 Waialua, HI $177,204 Waianae, HI $177,369 Wailuku, HI $175,871 Waimanalo, HI $177,851

Waimea, HI $176,025 Waipahu, HI $177,737 Honolulu, HI $178,004 J B P H H, HI $177,973 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $177,605 Schofield Barracks, HI $177,554 Fort Shafter, HI $178,004 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $178,004

Camp H M Smith, HI $177,964 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $177,792 Wake Island, HI $178,004

Principal Data Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Principal Data Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$166,183

Average $178,911/year

$196,918

$13,849

Average $14,909/month

$16,410

$3,196

Average $3,441/week

$3,787

$80

Average $86/hour

$95

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$196,918	$16,410	$3,787	$95
Average	$178,911	$14,909	$3,441	$86
25th Percentile	$166,183	$13,849	$3,196	$80

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