Oracle employees working as Senior Principal Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 26 ratings. This is 18% higher than the average of Senior Principal Software Engineer professionals at Oracle worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Senior Principal Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £54,774 per year (estimate) and goes up to £113,665 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Senior Principal Software Engineer at Oracle is £322,120 per year or £155 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £507,687 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £257,932 (25th percentile) and £411,654 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 263 salaries submitted by Oracle Senior Principal Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.