How much does a Principal Test Engineer make? The average Principal Test Engineer salary is $108,238 as of August 27, 2023, but the salary range typically falls between $94,878 and $130,267. 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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Quadrus Corporation - Roy , UT
Quadrus Corporation is seeking a Principal/Test Engineer. This position will be located in Roy, UT, and will support the Sentinel - Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program. What You ' ll Get ...
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Integra Technologies. - Milpitas , CA
Principal Test Engineer Full TimeEngineering Milpitas, CA, OR Wichita, KS Relocation assistance is available. 30+ days agoRequisition ID: 1346 Apply Salary Range:$140,000.00 To 180,000.00 Annually ...
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Revolution Technologies - Scottsdale , AZ
... principal needed) ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES: As a Systems/Software I&T engineer for SDA O&I/GMI ... Test Automation * Missile Warning/Missile Tracking system integration, test, operations experience ...
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Anvilogic Inc - Palo Alto , CA
As the Principal QA Automation Engineer at Anvilogic, you will be responsible for owning product quality starting with developing automation test suites for all the Anvilogic products and leading and ...
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Establish and maintain application test systems that effectively represent the customer experience ... Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical ...
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Biblioso Corporation - Tukwila , WA
Salary $125k annually; please note, we are also hiring a Lead HW Test Engineer with prior Lead/Principal/etc. leadership experience, for a range of $125-156k. Location Hybrid - offices in Tukwila WA ...
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Principal Test Engineer Salary in Major Cities

This chart shows the salary comparison for Principal Test Engineer between major cities. San Francisco City consistently ranks #1 as of August 27, 2023. Click on the chart to see the detail salary data for Principal Test Engineer in each city.
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City Name Average Salary
San Francisco, CA $135,297
Washington, DC $120,490
Miami, FL $105,046
Chicago, IL $114,180
Boston, MA $121,951
New York, NY $127,179
Dallas, TX $107,534
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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Principal Test Engineer in 2023?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Test Engineer in the United States. The base salary for Principal Test Engineer ranges from $94,878 to $130,267 with the average base salary of $108,238. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $99,694 to $140,625 with the average total cash compensation of $114,933.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $108,238 $94,878 - $130,267
Bonus $6,696 $4,817 - $10,358
Total Pay $114,933 $99,694 - $140,625
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What's the difference between Principal Software Test Engineer and Principal Test Engineer?
According to our latest salary estimation on August 27, 2023. The average salary of Principal Test Engineer is $108,238, and the average salary of Principal Software Test Engineer is $147,718. The average salary of Principal Software Test Engineer is higher than Principal Test Engineer. ( 2023-08-28 salary.com )
I am a Principal Test Engineer, which location’s salary is higher, Pocatello, ID or Mesquite, TX?
Mesquite, TX typically sees higher pay than Pocatello, ID for Principal Test Engineer. a Principal Test Engineer Salary in Mesquite, TX is $107,419 as of August 27, 2023; a Principal Test Engineer Salary in Pocatello, ID is $94,058 as of August 27, 2023. ( 2023-08-28 salary.com )
Why does the salary of a Principal Test Engineer vary from city to city?
The cost of living is tied to salaries. If the expenses are higher in a particular city, then the wage level will be higher as well to afford the people can opportunity to live there. This is why you're always going to make more money in New York City for example, than in a small town. ( 2023-08-28 salary.com )
What are the Pay Factors for Principal Test Engineer?
Salary ranges for a Principal Test Engineer can vary widely, depending on the city and several other pay factors, including (but not limited to) education level, certifications, additional skills, and work experience. Click here to view Eight Factors That Can Affect Your Pay ( 2023-08-28 salary.com )
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