Median salary
$123,000
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$108.5k – $149.7k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
61.5%
112 of 182 roles
Live roles
182
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Principal Software Reverse Engineer
Principal Software Reverse Engineer
Principal Software Reverse Engineer
Principal Software Reverse Engineer
Sr. Principal System Safety Engineer
Engineer or Principal Engineer level RF Electronics Engineer
Principal or Senior Principal Engineer level RF Electronics Engineer
Principal Vulnerability Researcher Engineer (TS)
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Northrop Grumman
|
$123,000 | 104 |
|
STR
|
$244,000 | 4 |
Nurix
|
$209,100 | 1 |
AeroVironment
|
$185,625 | 1 |
RTX
|
$180,001 | 1 |
| PA Parsons | $175,150 | 1 |
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How much do Principal Engineer roles in Australia pay?
The median salary for Principal Engineer roles in Australia is $123,000 per year. Most pay falls between $108,450 (25th percentile) and $149,700 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $99,100 to $153,500.
These figures are computed live from 182 active Principal Engineer roles in Australia on JobsRadar, of which 112 (61.5%) 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 Australia include STR, Northrop Grumman and Parsons.
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 Australia?
- The median is $123,000 per year, with most pay between $108,450 and $149,700 (25th–75th percentile), based on 112 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Principal Engineer salary range in Australia?
- Pay ranges from about $99,100 to $153,500 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $123,000. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.