Broadcom employees working as Principal Engineer - Software Development in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 133 ratings. This is 5% lower than the average of Principal Engineer - Software Development professionals at Broadcom worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Engineer - Software Development at Broadcom is $228,229 per year or $110 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $357,319 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $182,288 (25th percentile) and $290,164 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 22 salaries submitted by Broadcom Principal Engineer - Software Development professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Principal Engineer - Software Development professionals typically earn between $88 and $140 per hour.
Principal Engineer - Software Development professionals typically earn between $15,191 and $24,180 monthly.