Principal Developer Salary in New Haven, CT

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal Developer in New Haven, CT is $195,351. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $162,135 to a high of $233,100, with most professionals earning between $177,964 and $215,110.

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Average Salary Range for Principal Developer in New Haven, CT

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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213153
What is the average salary for Principal Developer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Developer in New Haven, CT. The base salary for Principal Developer ranges from $177,964 to $215,110 with the average base salary of $195,351. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $191,827 to $240,153 with the average total cash compensation of $213,153.

View Average Salary for Principal Developer as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $195,351 $177,964 - $215,110
Bonus $17,802 $13,863 - $25,043
Total Pay $213,153 $191,827 - $240,153
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Principal Developer Salary Near New Haven, CT

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO New Haven, CT
CITY, STATE Hamden, CT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $177,964 - $215,110 COMPARE TO New Haven, CT 0%
CITY, STATE West Haven, CT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $177,964 - $215,110 COMPARE TO New Haven, CT 0%
CITY, STATE Waterbury, CT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $176,301 - $213,099 COMPARE TO New Haven, CT
CITY, STATE Milford, CT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $188,063 - $227,317 COMPARE TO New Haven, CT
CITY, STATE Meriden, CT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $176,633 - $213,502 COMPARE TO New Haven, CT
CITY, STATE Stratford, CT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $188,063 - $227,317 COMPARE TO New Haven, CT
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