Median salary
$140,286
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$122.3k – $173.8k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
66.7%
18 of 27 roles
Live roles
27
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Principal ML Engineer
Senior Principal Engineer - Operational Technology - Columbus, OH OR Abbott Park, IL
Principal Controls Engineer- Data Center
Principal Software Engineer
Principal OT Systems Engineer - Columbus, OH
Engineer Principal- Staff
Project Engineer Senior/Principal
Project Engineer Senior/Principal
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| AE American Electric Power | $125,063 | 12 |
|
Abbott
|
$159,500 | 2 |
|
Mimecast
|
$215,000 | 1 |
|
Aegis Ventures
|
$190,000 | 1 |
|
Barry-Wehmiller
|
$185,000 | 1 |
Huntington Bank
|
$105,000 | 1 |
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How much do Principal Engineer roles in Columbus pay?
The median salary for Principal Engineer roles in Columbus is $140,286 per year. Most pay falls between $122,257 (25th percentile) and $173,750 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $112,942 to $189,500.
These figures are computed live from 27 active Principal Engineer roles in Columbus on JobsRadar, of which 18 (66.7%) 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 Columbus include Mimecast, Abbott, Barry-Wehmiller and Aegis Ventures.
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 Columbus?
- The median is $140,286 per year, with most pay between $122,257 and $173,750 (25th–75th percentile), based on 18 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Principal Engineer salary range in Columbus?
- Pay ranges from about $112,942 to $189,500 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $140,286. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.