How much does a Principal Engineer I make in New Haven, CT? The average Principal Engineer I salary in New Haven, CT is $181,738 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $165,999 and $198,777. 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 - 42 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 - 38 days ago
Ferrotec - Livermore , CA
... i.e., the ability to assess a technical situation, evaluate the information available for ... D. in Physics, Material Science Engineering, Process Engineering, or a similar field with 4-8 years ...
LinkedIn - 42 days ago
Trotana, Inc. - San Diego County , CA
Principal Scientist Department: Research OBJECTIVES: We are seeking a highly motivated individual ... PHYSICAL DEMANDS: · Manual dexterity required to operate office equipment (i.e. computers, phones ...
LinkedIn - 15 days ago
Trotana, Inc. - San Diego , CA
Principal Scientist Department: Research OBJECTIVES: We are seeking a highly motivated individual ... PHYSICAL DEMANDS: · Manual dexterity required to operate office equipment (i.e. computers, phones ...
LinkedIn - 15 days ago

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165999
198777
181738

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
177669
218125
196543
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 New Haven, CT. The base salary for Principal Engineer I ranges from $165,999 to $198,777 with the average base salary of $181,738. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $177,669 to $218,125 with the average total cash compensation of $196,543.

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