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 €49,500 per year (estimate) and goes up to €0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Software Engineer at Oracle is €286,194 per year or €138 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly €454,376 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between €227,645 (25th percentile) and €367,022 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 17 salaries submitted by Oracle Principal Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
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