Oracle employees working as Principal Software Developer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 244 ratings. This is 6% lower than the average of Principal Software Developer professionals at Oracle worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal Software Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $134,260 per year (estimate) and goes up to $375,424 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Software Developer at Oracle is $221,638 per year or $107 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $344,937 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $177,480 (25th percentile) and $280,814 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 14 salaries submitted by Oracle Principal Software Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Principal Software Developer professionals typically earn between $85 and $135 per hour.
Principal Software Developer professionals typically earn between $14,790 and $23,401 monthly.