As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Principal Software Engineer in Windham, ME is $132,111, equivalent to $64 per hour, $2,541 weekly, or $11,009 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Principal Software Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Principal Software Engineer in Windham, ME vary widely, spanning from $111,932 to $153,583. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($121,548) and 75th percentile ($143,350), while top earners (90th percentile) make $153,583 per year. This $21,802 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Software Development, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Windham Principal Software Engineer often earn 2.5% lower than national averages. However, Windham currently ranks 348 statewide for Principal Software Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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 $111,932 Windham, ME June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Principal Software Engineer Salary $121,548 Windham, ME June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Principal Software Engineer Salary $132,111 Windham, ME June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Principal Software Engineer Salary $143,350 Windham, ME June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Principal Software Engineer Salary $153,583 Windham, ME June 01, 2026
25% $121,548 10% $111,932 90% $153,583 75% $143,350 $132,111 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Windham, Maine    Windham is a town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States. The population was 17,001 at the 2010 census. It includes the villages of South Windham ....More

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