The salary trajectory of a Principal Reliability Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Reliability Engineer at WD is $266,632 per year or $128 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $402,407 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $218,730 (25th percentile) and $332,552 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 113 salaries submitted by WD Principal Reliability Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Principal Reliability Engineer professionals typically earn between $105 and $160 per hour.
Principal Reliability Engineer professionals typically earn between $18,228 and $27,713 monthly.