How much does Principal Data Engineer make?

The average salary for Principal Data Engineer is €47,500 per year or €23 per hour, with top earners making up to €65,000 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from €30,000 (25th percentile) to €65,000 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 2 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Principal Data Engineer employees.

What is the highest salary for Principal Data Engineer?

The highest salary for Principal Data Engineer is €65,000 per year, €5,417 per month or €31 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for Principal Data Engineer?

The lowest salary for Principal Data Engineer is €30,000 per year, €2,500 per month or €14 per hour.

Principal Data Engineer Salaries

Principal Data Engineer Salaries in Italia

Base pay

€30K - €65K/yr

€48K/yrAverage base pay

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€30K–€65K/yr

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€29K - €31K/yr Total pay

€30K Median

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€62K - €67K/yr Total pay

€65K Median

Principal Data Engineer

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€67K - €73K/yr Total pay

€70K Median

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€37K - €40K/yr Total pay

€38K Median

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€71K - €77K/yr Total pay

€74K Median

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Job Title | Years of Experience

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Principal Data Engineer

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4-6 years

€28K - €32K/yr

Bologna

submitted on Feb 2, 2026

€28K - €32K/yr

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Principal Data Engineer

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10-14 years

€60K - €70K/yr

Milano

submitted on Jul 12, 2024

€60K - €70K/yr

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