Principal Engineer Salary in Akron, Ohio

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How much does a Principal Engineer make in Akron, OH? The average Principal Engineer salary in Akron, OH is $160,849 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $146,919 and $175,928. 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 Systems Engineer - Electro Optics and Infrared
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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
- 24 days ago
Principal Ride Project Engineer
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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
- 3 days ago
Principal Associate SailPoint Engineer
Capital One - MCLEAN , 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
- 4 days ago
Principal Associate SailPoint Engineer
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
- 4 days ago
Principal Associate SailPoint Engineer
Capital One - PLANO , TX
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
- 4 days ago
Principal Associate, Ping Engineer
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
- 6 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 in Akron, OH. The base salary for Principal Engineer ranges from $146,919 to $175,928 with the average base salary of $160,849. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $157,247 to $193,053 with the average total cash compensation of $173,951.

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About Akron, Ohio    Akron (/ˈækrən/) is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Summit County. It is located on the western edge of the....More

Akron, Ohio  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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