Median salary
$140,766
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$124.2k – $155.9k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
85.7%
6 of 7 roles
Live roles
7
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDTrend builds as new salary snapshots accrue — check back soon.
Salary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Principal/Team Lead, Digital Verification Engineer (FEC)
Principal Engineer, IC Systems Architect
Principal Packaging Engineer
Principal Analog Layout Engineer
Principal Highway Engineer - MTO
Principal SerDes System/DSP Design Engineer
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Ciena
|
$129,032 | 3 |
|
Semtech
|
$154,750 | 2 |
| PA Parsons | $122,600 | 1 |
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How much do Principal Engineer roles in Ottawa pay?
The median salary for Principal Engineer roles in Ottawa is $140,766 per year. Most pay falls between $124,208 (25th percentile) and $155,875 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $120,272 to $164,900.
These figures are computed live from 7 active Principal Engineer roles in Ottawa on JobsRadar, of which 6 (85.7%) 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 Ottawa include Ciena, Semtech 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 Ottawa?
- The median is $140,766 per year, with most pay between $124,208 and $155,875 (25th–75th percentile), based on 6 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Principal Engineer salary range in Ottawa?
- Pay ranges from about $120,272 to $164,900 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $140,766. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.