How much does a Principal Software Engineer make in Akron, OH?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal Software Engineer in Akron, OH is $124,710. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $114,535 to $136,210, with most professionals earning between $105,270 and $146,680.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Principal Software Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Principal Software Engineer Salary $105,270 Akron,OH April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Principal Software Engineer Salary $114,535 Akron,OH April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Principal Software Engineer Salary $124,710 Akron,OH April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Principal Software Engineer Salary $136,210 Akron,OH April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Principal Software Engineer Salary $146,680 Akron,OH April 01, 2025
25% $114,535 10% $105,270 90% $146,680 75% $136,210 $124,710 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    Software Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Principal Software Engineer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Software Engineer IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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 Software Engineer in Akron, OH. The base salary for Principal Software Engineer ranges from $114,535 to $136,210 with the average base salary of $124,710. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $114,535 to $136,210 with the average total cash compensation of $124,710.

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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

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