Median salary
$161,808
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$151.6k – $208.3k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
27%
10 of 37 roles
Live roles
37
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Senior Principal Presales Systems Engineer, Cloud and AI Networking
Senior Principal Interconnect Development Engineer
Principal ASIC Test Development Engineer
Structural Engineer (Bridges & Civil Infrastructure) | Associate Principal
Sr Principal Structural Engineer
Sr. Principal Engineer, Manufacturing Science & Technology
Principal Engineer - Thermal Projects
Principal Structural Engineer
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
|
$252,500 | 3 |
|
Caterpillar
|
$155,670 | 2 |
|
Alcon
|
$165,750 | 1 |
|
AES
|
$163,025 | 1 |
| WJ Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates | $154,200 | 1 |
ERM
|
$145,350 | 1 |
BP
|
$143,500 | 1 |
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How much do Principal Engineer roles in Houston pay?
The median salary for Principal Engineer roles in Houston is $161,808 per year. Most pay falls between $151,613 (25th percentile) and $208,313 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $145,165 to $259,750.
These figures are computed live from 37 active Principal Engineer roles in Houston on JobsRadar, of which 10 (27%) 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 Houston include Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Caterpillar and Alcon.
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 Houston?
- The median is $161,808 per year, with most pay between $151,613 and $208,313 (25th–75th percentile), based on 10 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Principal Engineer salary range in Houston?
- Pay ranges from about $145,165 to $259,750 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $161,808. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.