As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Principal Software Engineer in Duluth, MN is $126,787, equivalent to $61 per hour, $2,438 weekly, or $10,566 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Principal Software Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Principal Software Engineer in Duluth, MN vary widely, spanning from $107,390 to $147,158. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($116,634) and 75th percentile ($137,450), while top earners (90th percentile) make $147,158 per year. This $20,816 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Software Development, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Duluth Principal Software Engineer often earn 6.2% lower than national averages. However, Duluth currently ranks 530 statewide for Principal Software Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Principal Software Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Principal Software Engineer Salary $107,390 Duluth, MN May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Principal Software Engineer Salary $116,634 Duluth, MN May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Principal Software Engineer Salary $126,787 Duluth, MN May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Principal Software Engineer Salary $137,450 Duluth, MN May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Principal Software Engineer Salary $147,158 Duluth, MN May 18, 2021
25% $116,634 10% $107,390 90% $147,158 75% $137,450 $126,787 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Software Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Principal Software Engineer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Software Engineer IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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