How much does a Principal Engineer I make in Augusta, GA? The average Principal Engineer I salary in Augusta, GA is $155,800 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $142,307 and $170,407. 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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QuantumScape - San Jose , CA
Controls Engineer, Principal Member of Technical Staff (PMTS) QuantumScape is seeking a highly ... Validate and test safety circuits, I/O systems, and industrial communication interfaces (Ethernet ...
LinkedIn - 39 days ago
As a Principal Software Engineer focused on networking and simulation technology, you will use your ... We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and ...
LinkedIn - 50 days ago
Based out of Oregon, you'll serve as a key team member working with scientists, engineers, project ... You'll conduct coordinate, oversee, and conduct archaeological fieldwork, including Phases I-III ...
LinkedIn - Today
Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc - Sunnyvale , CA
S. The Principal Technical Product Manager is responsible for understanding, selecting, and ... i.e. which KPIs are deliverable when) * Must communicate these deliverables to engineering and ...
JobLeads - 20 days ago
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) * RH294: RHEL Linux Automation with Ansible Clearance ... I Am, Because We are. We support our "nadi" by elevating the other Rafters. We work as a hyper ...
Dice.com / Clearancejobs.com - 35 days ago
Oversee and conduct Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Limited Site ... Registration as a professional engineer or professional geoscientist in the State of Texas or able ...
LinkedIn - 35 days ago

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142307
170407
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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186993
168491
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 Augusta, GA. The base salary for Principal Engineer I ranges from $142,307 to $170,407 with the average base salary of $155,800. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $152,311 to $186,993 with the average total cash compensation of $168,491.

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About Augusta, Georgia    Augusta is located on the Georgia/South Carolina border, about 150 miles (240 km) east of Atlanta and 70 miles (110 km) west of Columbia. The city is ....More

Augusta, Georgia  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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