How much does a Principal Software Engineer make in Roanoke, VA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal Software Engineer in Roanoke, VA is $120,520. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $110,687 to $131,634, with most professionals earning between $101,734 and $141,752.

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 $101,734 Roanoke,VA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Principal Software Engineer Salary $110,687 Roanoke,VA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Principal Software Engineer Salary $120,520 Roanoke,VA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Principal Software Engineer Salary $131,634 Roanoke,VA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Principal Software Engineer Salary $141,752 Roanoke,VA April 01, 2025
25% $110,687 10% $101,734 90% $141,752 75% $131,634 $120,520 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 Roanoke, VA. The base salary for Principal Software Engineer ranges from $110,687 to $131,634 with the average base salary of $120,520. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $110,687 to $131,634 with the average total cash compensation of $120,520.

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About Roanoke, Virginia    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 42.9 square miles (111.1 km2), of which 42.5 square miles (110.1 km2) is la....More

Roanoke, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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