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 £51,256 per year (estimate) and goes up to £113,665 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Software Engineer at Oracle is £286,129 per year or £138 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £454,293 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £227,580 (25th percentile) and £366,945 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 220 salaries submitted by Oracle Principal Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.