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Principal software engineer: Average Salary in Oakland, CA, 2026

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Salary rate
How much does a Principal software engineer make in Oakland, CA?
$139,745/ Annual
Based on 10000 salaries
The average Principal software engineer in Oakland, CA is $139,745 per year or $70.72 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $101,875 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $184,275 per year.
Median$139,745
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Low$101,875
High$184,275
Principal software engineer: Average Salary in United States of America
California$142,925
Maryland$136,812
Washington$136,611
Virginia$135,537
New York$127,533
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