Principal Software Engineer Salary in Greensboro, North Carolina

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Principal Software Engineer Salary in Greensboro, NC

How much does a Principal Software Engineer make in Greensboro, NC? The average Principal Software Engineer salary in Greensboro, NC is $119,708 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $109,423 and $130,626. 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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10th Percentile Principal Software Engineer Salary $100,060 Greensboro,NC May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Principal Software Engineer Salary $109,423 Greensboro,NC May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Principal Software Engineer Salary $119,708 Greensboro,NC May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Principal Software Engineer Salary $130,626 Greensboro,NC May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Principal Software Engineer Salary $140,566 Greensboro,NC May 28, 2024
25% $109,423 10% $100,060 90% $140,566 75% $130,626 $119,708 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  • SPECTRUM - Charlotte, NC
    Job Description. Company Overview. A Principal Cyber Security Engineer for the Information Security Cyber Threat Intelligence team will provide strategic c...
    - 5 Days Ago
  • Reperio Human Capital Inc. - Durham, NC
    Senior Embedded Software Engineer. Location: RTP Area, North Carolina. Budget: $80K- $100K. This client is looking for a combination of senior to mid embed...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • Moseley Technical Services, Inc. - McLeansville, NC
    Check out this new opportunity. Software Engineer McLeansville, NC Contract Position This position is supporting the next generation in developing mission ...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • SPECTRUM - Charlotte, NC
    Company Overview. A Principal Cyber Security Engineer for the Information Security Cyber Threat Intelligence team will provide strategic consultation and d...
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  • DKW Communications, Inc - Cherry Point, NC
    Come Join Our Team. DKW Communications, Inc. (DKW) is a government contractor providing professional and technical services to various government agencies ...
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    Software Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Principal Software Engineer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Software Engineer IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Greensboro, NC. The base salary for Principal Software Engineer ranges from $109,423 to $130,626 with the average base salary of $119,708. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $113,414 to $138,317 with the average total cash compensation of $125,101.

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About Greensboro, North Carolina    Greensboro (/ˈɡriːnzbʌroʊ/ (listen); formerly Greensborough) is a city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is the 3rd-most populous city in North ....More

Greensboro, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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