Workday employees working as Principal Software Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 30 ratings. This is 12% lower than the average of Principal Software Development Engineer professionals at Workday worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Software Development Engineer at Workday is €246,875 per year or €119 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly €372,097 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between €201,608 (25th percentile) and €307,473 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2 salaries submitted by Workday Principal Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.