Chef Software employees working as Principal Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is in line with the average of Principal Software Engineer professionals at Chef Software worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $152,758 per year (estimate) and goes up to $473,560 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Software Engineer at Chef Software is $286,191 per year or $138 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $454,370 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $227,643 (25th percentile) and $367,018 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by Chef Software Principal Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Principal Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $109 and $176 per hour.
Principal Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $18,970 and $30,585 monthly.