Oracle employees working as Principal Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 40 ratings. This is 6% lower than the average of Principal Engineer professionals at Oracle worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal 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 Engineer at Oracle is €242,847 per year or €117 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly €388,116 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between €191,741 (25th percentile) and €312,215 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 30 salaries submitted by Oracle Principal Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.