Median salary
$159,460
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$137.6k – $188.7k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
68.3%
28 of 41 roles
Live roles
41
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
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Principal Material Science Engineer – Propulsion Systems & Thrusters
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
|
$239,250 | 4 |
| CF Compeer Financial | $149,250 | 3 |
Oshkosh Corporation
|
$139,000 | 3 |
Vantage Data Centers
|
$175,000 | 2 |
Brunswick Corporation
|
$128,725 | 2 |
Xcel Energy
|
$103,583 | 2 |
|
Cisco
|
$306,600 | 1 |
|
Prescryptive Health
|
$220,000 | 1 |
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How much do Principal Engineer roles in Wisconsin pay?
The median salary for Principal Engineer roles in Wisconsin is $159,460 per year. Most pay falls between $137,620 (25th percentile) and $188,694 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $122,080 to $234,600.
These figures are computed live from 41 active Principal Engineer roles in Wisconsin on JobsRadar, of which 28 (68.3%) 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 Wisconsin include Cisco, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Abbott and Prescryptive Health.
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 Wisconsin?
- The median is $159,460 per year, with most pay between $137,620 and $188,694 (25th–75th percentile), based on 28 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Principal Engineer salary range in Wisconsin?
- Pay ranges from about $122,080 to $234,600 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $159,460. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.