Principal Salary in Tacoma, WA

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How much does a Principal make in Tacoma, WA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal in Tacoma, WA is $131,054. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $116,040 to $147,509, with most professionals earning between $102,371 and $162,491.

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Average Salary Range for Principal in Tacoma, WA

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Principal in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal in Tacoma, WA. The base salary for Principal ranges from $116,040 to $147,509 with the average base salary of $131,054. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $116,040 to $147,509 with the average total cash compensation of $131,054.

View Average Salary for Principal as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $131,054 $116,040 - $147,509
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $131,054 $116,040 - $147,509
* 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 Salary Near Tacoma, WA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Lakewood, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,086 - $147,567 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Auburn, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,086 - $147,567 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Federal Way, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,086 - $147,567 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Lacey, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,309 - $142,766 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Renton, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,990 - $151,259 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Kent, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,855 - $147,273 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
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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

Tacoma, Washington  area prices were up 2.8% from a year ago

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