SAS employees working as Principal Software Developer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 20 ratings. This is in line with the average of Principal Software Developer professionals at SAS worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal Software 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 Software Developer at SAS is $220,777 per year or $106 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $343,635 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $176,778 (25th percentile) and $279,739 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 48 salaries submitted by SAS 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 $14,732 and $23,312 monthly.