Median salary
$175,000
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$170k – $197.6k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
76.3%
61 of 80 roles
Live roles
80
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
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Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Draper
|
$170,000 | 33 |
| LS Lila Sciences | $257,000 | 10 |
| CM Cambridge Mobile Telematics | $191,375 | 8 |
| GV GE Vernova | $188,800 | 4 |
Flagship Pioneering, Inc.
|
$187,000 | 3 |
Moderna
|
$199,500 | 2 |
|
SiFive
|
$257,160 | 1 |
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How much do Principal Engineer roles in Cambridge pay?
The median salary for Principal Engineer roles in Cambridge is $175,000 per year. Most pay falls between $170,000 (25th percentile) and $197,600 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $163,650 to $257,000.
These figures are computed live from 80 active Principal Engineer roles in Cambridge on JobsRadar, of which 61 (76.3%) 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 Cambridge include Lila Sciences and SiFive.
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 Cambridge?
- The median is $175,000 per year, with most pay between $170,000 and $197,600 (25th–75th percentile), based on 61 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Principal Engineer salary range in Cambridge?
- Pay ranges from about $163,650 to $257,000 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $175,000. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.