Oracle employees working as Principal Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 242 ratings. This is 6% lower than the average of Principal Software Engineer professionals at Oracle worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $152,818 per year (estimate) and goes up to $473,874 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Software Engineer at Oracle is $286,194 per year or $138 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $454,376 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $227,645 (25th percentile) and $367,022 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 836 salaries submitted by Oracle 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.