£100,134
+44% Compared to the average salary in the United Kingdom £69,341.
Lowest
£48,617
Highest
£100,134
How much does a Principal engineer make in England?
If we look at the Principal engineer salary statistics in United Kingdom as of February 11, 2026, the represented employee makes £100,134; to be more precise pay rate is £8,344 per month, £1,926 per week, or £49.47 per hour. We have researched the job market for this profession in detail and derived average values. Salary rates can vary depending on where you are employed. In deriving an average wage, the lowest annual salary is £48,617, and the highest rate is £100,134.
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