As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Principal Software Engineer in Longview, TX is $120,680, equivalent to $58 per hour, $2,321 weekly, or $10,057 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 Longview, TX vary widely, spanning from $102,217 to $140,070. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($111,016) and 75th percentile ($130,830), while top earners (90th percentile) make $140,070 per year. This $19,814 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, Longview Principal Software Engineer often earn 6.7% lower than national averages. However, Longview currently ranks 695 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 $102,217 Longview, TX May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Principal Software Engineer Salary $111,016 Longview, TX May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Principal Software Engineer Salary $120,680 Longview, TX May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Principal Software Engineer Salary $130,830 Longview, TX May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Principal Software Engineer Salary $140,070 Longview, TX May 18, 2021
25% $111,016 10% $102,217 90% $140,070 75% $130,830 $120,680 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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    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Longview, Texas    Longview is the forty-fifth largest city in the state of Texas. The city is mostly located in Gregg County, of which it is the county seat; a small pa....More

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