Principal Engineer I Salary in New York, New York

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How much does a Principal Engineer I make in New York, NY? The average Principal Engineer I salary in New York, NY is $196,729 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $179,692 and $215,173. 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 Controls Engineer
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 - 40 days ago
Principal Software Engineer, Gameplay Networking SME - Unpublished R&D Product
Riot Games - Los Angeles , CA
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 - 51 days ago
Archaeologist, Principal Investigator - Portland
Jacobs - Bellevue , WA
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 - 1 day ago
Archaeologist, Principal Investigator - Portland
Jacobs - Seattle , WA
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 - 1 day ago
Archaeologist, Principal Investigator - Portland
Jacobs - Portland , OR
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 - 1 day ago
Archaeologist, Principal Investigator - Portland
Jacobs - Butte , MT
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 - 1 day 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 New York, NY. The base salary for Principal Engineer I ranges from $179,692 to $215,173 with the average base salary of $196,729. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $192,324 to $236,117 with the average total cash compensation of $212,754.

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