As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Principal Software Engineer in Lawrence, MA is $140,018, equivalent to $67 per hour, $2,693 weekly, or $11,668 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 Lawrence, MA vary widely, spanning from $118,596 to $162,515. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($128,805) and 75th percentile ($151,794), while top earners (90th percentile) make $162,515 per year. This $22,989 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, Lawrence Principal Software Engineer often earn 2.6% higher than national averages. However, Lawrence currently ranks 191 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 $118,596 Lawrence, MA May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Principal Software Engineer Salary $128,805 Lawrence, MA May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Principal Software Engineer Salary $140,018 Lawrence, MA May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Principal Software Engineer Salary $151,794 Lawrence, MA May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Principal Software Engineer Salary $162,515 Lawrence, MA May 18, 2021
25% $128,805 10% $118,596 90% $162,515 75% $151,794 $140,018 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Software Engineer in Lawrence, MA. The base salary for Principal Software Engineer ranges from $128,805 to $151,794 with the average base salary of $140,018. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $137,527 to $170,062 with the average total cash compensation of $153,052.

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About Lawrence, Massachusetts    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.4 square miles (19 km2), of which 7.0 square miles (18 km2) is land and 0....More

Lawrence, Massachusetts  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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