Principal Engineer · Illinois
$161,300
median · per year, annualized USD
Median over time
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$136k
25th
$161.3k
Median
$202.1k
75th
$123.6k
$232.1k
Box 25th–75th · whiskers 10th–90th
Full range $119.4k – $406.8k · outliers off-axis
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Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Northrop Grumman
|
$136,000 | 48 |
Baxter
|
$142,500 | 8 |
Early Warning Services
|
$201,500 | 7 |
CVS Health
|
$216,300 | 3 |
| CG Cboe Global Markets | $202,125 | 3 |
Northern Trust
|
$185,500 | 3 |
BMO
|
$160,600 | 3 |
| CN CNA | $143,000 | 3 |