Oracle employees working as Principal Software Developer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 247 ratings. This is 9% lower than the average of Principal Software Developer professionals at Oracle worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal Software Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $134,472 per year (estimate) and goes up to $373,796 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Software Developer at Oracle is $220,673 per year or $106 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $343,470 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $176,695 (25th percentile) and $279,606 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 14 salaries submitted by Oracle Principal Software Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Principal Software Developer professionals typically earn between $85 and $134 per hour.
Principal Software Developer professionals typically earn between $14,725 and $23,300 monthly.