Principal Engineer Salary in Macon, Georgia

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How much does a Principal Engineer make in Macon, GA? The average Principal Engineer salary in Macon, GA is $151,291 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $138,189 and $165,474. 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
Leonardo DRS - BRIDGETON , MO
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
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
- 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 Macon, GA. The base salary for Principal Engineer ranges from $138,189 to $165,474 with the average base salary of $151,291. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $147,903 to $181,582 with the average total cash compensation of $163,615.

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About Macon, Georgia    Macon (/ˈmeɪkən/), officially Macon–Bibb County, is a consolidated city-county located in the state of Georgia, United States. Macon lies near the geo....More

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

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