How much does a Principal Engineer I make in Albuquerque, NM? The average Principal Engineer I salary in Albuquerque, NM is $158,772 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $145,022 and $173,656. 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. 

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Principal Engineer I

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Leonardo DRS is a prime contractor, leading technology innovator and supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agen
- 23 days ago
Walt Disney Imagineering - LAKE BUENA VISTA , FL
About Us. The Principal Ride Project Engineer is the leader of a multi-discipline Ride Engineering team for a project, and is responsible for delivering ride sy
- 2 days ago
Principal Associate SailPoint Engineer. Do you want to work for a tech company that writes its own code, develops its own software, and builds its own products
- 3 days ago
Capital One - RICHMOND , VA
Principal Associate SailPoint Engineer. Do you want to work for a tech company that writes its own code, develops its own software, and builds its own products
- 3 days ago
Principal Associate SailPoint Engineer. Do you want to work for a tech company that writes its own code, develops its own software, and builds its own products
- 3 days ago
Capital One - MCLEAN , VA
Principal Associate, Ping Engineer. Job Description. Do you want to work for a tech company that writes its own code, develops its own software, and builds its
- 5 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Engineer I in Albuquerque, NM. The base salary for Principal Engineer I ranges from $145,022 to $173,656 with the average base salary of $158,772. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $155,216 to $190,560 with the average total cash compensation of $171,705.

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About Albuquerque, New Mexico    According to the United States Census Bureau, Albuquerque has a total area of 189.5 square miles (490.9 km2), of which 187.7 square miles (486.2 km2) ....More

Albuquerque, New Mexico  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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