How much does a Principal Systems Engineer make in Tucson, AZ? The average Principal Systems Engineer salary in Tucson, AZ is $159,459 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $149,887 and $171,549. 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

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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
- 26 days ago
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
- 5 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
- 6 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
- 6 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
- 6 days ago
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
- 8 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 Systems Engineer in Tucson, AZ. The base salary for Principal Systems Engineer ranges from $149,887 to $171,549 with the average base salary of $159,459. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $157,149 to $187,639 with the average total cash compensation of $172,118.

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About Tucson, Arizona    Tucson (/ˈtuːsɒn, tuːˈsɒn/) is a city and the county seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States, and home to the University of Arizona. The 2010 Unit....More

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