Broadcom employees working as Principal Engineer - Software Development in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 133 ratings. This is 5% lower than the average of Principal Engineer - Software Development professionals at Broadcom worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Engineer - Software Development at Broadcom is $227,330 per year or $109 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $356,091 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $181,515 (25th percentile) and $289,098 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 22 salaries submitted by Broadcom Principal Engineer - Software Development professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Principal Engineer - Software Development professionals typically earn between $87 and $139 per hour.
Principal Engineer - Software Development professionals typically earn between $15,126 and $24,092 monthly.