How much does a Principal Optics Engineer make in Columbus, OH? The average Principal Optics Engineer salary in Columbus, OH is $53,972 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $48,231 and $62,168. 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 Optics Engineer

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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
- 3 days ago
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
- 3 days ago
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
- 3 days ago
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
- 3 days ago
Principal Associate, Authentication Engineer (AD/AWS IdC). Job Description. Do you want to work for a tech company that writes its own code, develops its own so
- 3 days ago
Principal Associate, Authentication Engineer (AD/AWS IdC). Job Description. Do you want to work for a tech company that writes its own code, develops its own so
- 3 days ago

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62168
53972

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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54111
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Optics Engineer in Columbus, OH. The base salary for Principal Optics Engineer ranges from $48,231 to $62,168 with the average base salary of $53,972. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $48,319 to $62,365 with the average total cash compensation of $54,111.

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About Columbus, Ohio    The confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers occurs just north-west of Downtown Columbus. Several smaller tributaries course through the Columbus....More

Columbus, Ohio  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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