Median salary
$136,000
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$126.8k – $169.9k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
67.3%
76 of 113 roles
Live roles
113
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
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Principal Engineer
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Northrop Grumman
|
$136,000 | 52 |
|
Blue Origin
|
$208,159 | 5 |
Leidos
|
$184,325 | 3 |
SciTec
|
$176,000 | 3 |
AeroVironment
|
$177,125 | 2 |
|
Cisco
|
$306,600 | 1 |
|
Prescryptive Health
|
$220,000 | 1 |
|
Zscaler
|
$213,563 | 1 |
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How much do Principal Engineer roles in Alabama pay?
The median salary for Principal Engineer roles in Alabama is $136,000 per year. Most pay falls between $126,800 (25th percentile) and $169,850 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $112,400 to $203,549.
These figures are computed live from 113 active Principal Engineer roles in Alabama on JobsRadar, of which 76 (67.3%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Principal Engineer roles in Alabama include Cisco, Blue Origin, Prescryptive Health and Zscaler.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Principal Engineer salary in Alabama?
- The median is $136,000 per year, with most pay between $126,800 and $169,850 (25th–75th percentile), based on 76 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Principal Engineer salary range in Alabama?
- Pay ranges from about $112,400 to $203,549 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $136,000. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.