Oracle employees working as Principal Software Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 426 ratings. This is 3% lower than the average of Principal Software Development Engineer professionals at Oracle worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Software Development Engineer at Oracle is $246,299 per year or $118 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $371,286 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $201,122 (25th percentile) and $306,782 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 24 salaries submitted by Oracle Principal Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Principal Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $97 and $147 per hour.
Principal Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $16,760 and $25,565 monthly.