Principal Engineer Salary in Seattle, Washington

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How much does a Principal Engineer make in Seattle, WA? The average Principal Engineer salary in Seattle, WA is $186,669 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $170,503 and $204,169. 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, Infrastructure
Toyota - LIBERTY , NC
Job Description. Overview. Who we are. Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota
- 24 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
- 1 day ago
Principal Associate, Ping Engineer
Capital One - RICHMOND , 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
- 1 day 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
- 1 day 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
- 1 day ago
Principal Associate, Ping Engineer
Capital One - PLANO , TX
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
- 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 in Seattle, WA. The base salary for Principal Engineer ranges from $170,503 to $204,169 with the average base salary of $186,669. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $182,489 to $224,043 with the average total cash compensation of $201,875.

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About Seattle, Washington    Seattle (/siˈætəl/ (listen) see-AT-əl) is a seaport city on the West Coast of the United States. It is the seat of King County, Washington. With an e....More

Seattle, Washington  area prices were up 2.8% from a year ago

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