Median salary
$285,000
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$237.5k – $285k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
90%
9 of 10 roles
Live roles
10
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
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Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Motional
|
$285,000 | 9 |
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How much do Principal Engineer roles in Pittsburgh pay?
The median salary for Principal Engineer roles in Pittsburgh is $285,000 per year. Most pay falls between $237,500 (25th percentile) and $285,000 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $237,500 to $292,400.
These figures are computed live from 10 active Principal Engineer roles in Pittsburgh on JobsRadar, of which 9 (90%) 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 Pittsburgh include Motional.
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 Pittsburgh?
- The median is $285,000 per year, with most pay between $237,500 and $285,000 (25th–75th percentile), based on 9 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Principal Engineer salary range in Pittsburgh?
- Pay ranges from about $237,500 to $292,400 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $285,000. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.