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Principal software engineer salary in Atlanta, GA (Updated 2026)

How much does a Principal Software Engineer make in Atlanta, GA?

Average base salary

$174,501
same
as national average
Average $174,501
Low $121,198
High $251,245

The average salary for a principal software engineer is $174,501 per year in Atlanta, GA. 86 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 26, 2026).

Principal Software Engineer job openings in Atlanta, GA

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Principal Data Engineer
Kemper3.2out of 5 stars.
Atlanta, GA
$111,900 - $186,700 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Principal Software Engineer in Atlanta, GA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
ServiceNow
 
$330,150per year
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General Motors (GM)
 
$277,750per year
CIRCLE
 
$248,125per year
Twilio
 
$237,990per year
Stealth Startup
 
$237,500per year
ASK Staffing
 
$225,000per year

Highest paying cities for Principal Software Engineers near Atlanta, GA

  1. Atlanta, GA
    $174,501 per year
  2. Marietta, GA
    $173,549 per year
  3. Roswell, GA
    $164,322 per year
  4. Alpharetta, GA
    $151,583 per year
  5. Warner Robins, GA
    $136,739 per year

Where can a Principal Software Engineer earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Principal Software Engineer get paid in Atlanta, GA?

Entry Level Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $70,005 per year

Junior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $95,314 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $28.24 per hour