NetApp employees working as Principal Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is in line with the average of Principal Engineer professionals at NetApp worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $114,793 per year (estimate) and goes up to $375,962 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Engineer at NetApp is $242,113 per year or $116 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $386,750 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $191,209 (25th percentile) and $311,184 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 15 salaries submitted by NetApp Principal Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Principal Engineer professionals typically earn between $92 and $150 per hour.
Principal Engineer professionals typically earn between $15,934 and $25,932 monthly.