Principal Software Engineer Salary in Wilmington, Delaware

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Principal Software Engineer Salary in Wilmington, DE

How much does a Principal Software Engineer make in Wilmington, DE? The average Principal Software Engineer salary in Wilmington, DE is $132,825 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $121,413 and $144,939. 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 $111,024 Wilmington,DE May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Principal Software Engineer Salary $121,413 Wilmington,DE May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Principal Software Engineer Salary $132,825 Wilmington,DE May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Principal Software Engineer Salary $144,939 Wilmington,DE May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Principal Software Engineer Salary $155,969 Wilmington,DE May 28, 2024
25% $121,413 10% $111,024 90% $155,969 75% $144,939 $132,825 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  • JPMorgan Chase & Co - Wilmington, DE
    JOB DESCRIPTION. Push the limits of what’s possible with us as an experienced member of our Software Engineering team. As an Experienced Software Engineer ...
    - 1 Month Ago
  • Capital One - , DE
    802 Delaware Avenue (18052), United States of America, Wilmington, Delaware. Senior Software Engineer, Back End (Bank Tech). Do you love building and pione...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • Capital One - , DE
    114 5th Ave (22114), United States of America, New York, New York. Senior Software Engineer, iOS, Bank Tech. Do you love building and pioneering in the tec...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • Capital One - , DE
    802 Delaware Avenue (18052), United States of America, Wilmington, Delaware. Senior Software Engineer, Android. Do you love building and pioneering in the ...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • Capital One - Wilmington, DE
    114 5th Ave (22114), United States of America, New York, New York. Senior Software Engineer, iOS. Do you love building and pioneering in the technology spa...
    - 5 Days Ago

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    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 Wilmington, DE. The base salary for Principal Software Engineer ranges from $121,413 to $144,939 with the average base salary of $132,825. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $125,842 to $153,473 with the average total cash compensation of $138,808.

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About Wilmington, Delaware    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.0 square miles (44 km2). Of that, 10.9 square miles (28 km2) is land and....More

Wilmington, Delaware  area prices were up 1.0% from a year ago

Principal Software Engineer Salary in popular cities: Dover, Newark, Middletown

Skills associated with Principal Software Engineer: Design, Planning, Software Development, BUILD ...More

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