What is the salary range of Principal Embedded Software Engineer?

As of December 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Principal Embedded Software Engineer in Tacoma, WA is $179,144. While Salary.com is seeing that Principal Embedded Software Engineer salary in Tacoma, WA can go up to $202,152 or down to $155,645, but most earn between $166,843 and $191,187. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Embedded Software Engineer in the United States.

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Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Principal Embedded Software Engineer in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Embedded Software Engineer in Tacoma, WA. The base salary for Principal Embedded Software Engineer ranges from $166,843 to $191,187 with the average base salary of $179,144. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $176,044 to $210,200 with the average total cash compensation of $193,285.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $179,144 $166,843 - $191,187
Bonus $14,141 $9,200 - $19,013
Total Pay $193,285 $176,044 - $210,200
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Lakewood, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $166,909 - $191,262 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Auburn, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $166,909 - $191,262 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Federal Way, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $166,909 - $191,262 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Lacey, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $161,478 - $185,039 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Renton, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $171,085 - $196,048 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Kent, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $166,577 - $190,881 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Embedded Software Engineer I LOCATION Tacoma, WA MINIMUM SALARY $84,534 MAXIMUM SALARY $95,095
JOB TITLE Embedded Software Engineer II LOCATION Tacoma, WA MINIMUM SALARY $94,426 MAXIMUM SALARY $108,762
JOB TITLE Embedded Software Engineer III LOCATION Tacoma, WA MINIMUM SALARY $120,347 MAXIMUM SALARY $135,039
JOB TITLE Embedded Software Engineer IV LOCATION Tacoma, WA MINIMUM SALARY $148,679 MAXIMUM SALARY $167,432
JOB TITLE Embedded Software Engineer V LOCATION Tacoma, WA MINIMUM SALARY $165,721 MAXIMUM SALARY $190,124
JOB TITLE Embedded Software Engineer LOCATION Tacoma, WA MINIMUM SALARY $120,606 MAXIMUM SALARY $135,422
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About Tacoma, Washington    Tacoma (/təˈkoʊmə/ tə-KOH-mə) is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washingto....More

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