Median salary
$154,000
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$111.8k – $163k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
76.5%
13 of 17 roles
Live roles
17
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
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Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Northrop Grumman
|
$111,800 | 6 |
|
AES
|
$163,025 | 3 |
|
Western Governors University
|
$229,900 | 1 |
|
Wilson Sonsini
|
$192,000 | 1 |
| CI Circle | $162,261 | 1 |
| ME Medtronic | $154,000 | 1 |
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How much do Principal Engineer roles in Salt Lake City pay?
The median salary for Principal Engineer roles in Salt Lake City is $154,000 per year. Most pay falls between $111,800 (25th percentile) and $163,025 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $111,800 to $186,205.
These figures are computed live from 17 active Principal Engineer roles in Salt Lake City on JobsRadar, of which 13 (76.5%) 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 Salt Lake City include Western Governors University, Wilson Sonsini, Circle and Medtronic.
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 Salt Lake City?
- The median is $154,000 per year, with most pay between $111,800 and $163,025 (25th–75th percentile), based on 13 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Principal Engineer salary range in Salt Lake City?
- Pay ranges from about $111,800 to $186,205 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $154,000. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.