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Principal salary in Houston, TX (Updated 2026)

How much does a Principal make in Houston, TX?

Average base salary

$156,483
13%
above national average
Average $156,483
Low $104,126
High $235,167

The average salary for a principal is $156,483 per year in Houston, TX. 27 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 19, 2026).

Principal job openings in Houston, TX

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Principal Consultant - Power &...
Enverus3.6out of 5 stars.
Houston, TX
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Principal in Houston, TX

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Care Access
 
$300,000per year
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Boston Consulting Group
 
$245,750per year
Point B
 
$229,750per year
Control Risks
 
$220,000per year
Ramboll
 
$197,714per year
BHP
 
$179,500per year

Highest paying cities for Principals near Houston, TX

  1. Houston, TX
    $156,483 per year
  2. Dallas, TX
    $149,359 per year
  3. Austin, TX
    $141,207 per year
  4. Irving, TX
    $132,264 per year
  5. Fort Worth, TX
    $120,353 per year

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Senior Principal

Job openings
Average $121,576 per year