Oracle employees working as Principal Developer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 247 ratings. This is 6% lower than the average of Principal Developer professionals at Oracle worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $134,451 per year (estimate) and goes up to $373,953 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Developer at Oracle is $253,271 per year or $122 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $430,303 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $193,661 (25th percentile) and $336,768 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by Oracle Principal Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Principal Developer professionals typically earn between $93 and $162 per hour.
Principal Developer professionals typically earn between $16,138 and $28,064 monthly.