How much does a Principal Software Engineer make in Lakeville, MN?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal Software Engineer in Lakeville, MN is $136,166. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $125,056 to $148,723, with most professionals earning between $114,941 and $160,155.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Principal Software Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Principal Software Engineer Salary $114,941 Lakeville,MN May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Principal Software Engineer Salary $125,056 Lakeville,MN May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Principal Software Engineer Salary $136,166 Lakeville,MN May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Principal Software Engineer Salary $148,723 Lakeville,MN May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Principal Software Engineer Salary $160,155 Lakeville,MN May 01, 2025
25% $125,056 10% $114,941 90% $160,155 75% $148,723 $136,166 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    Software Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Principal Software Engineer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Software Engineer IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
125056
148723
136166

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
131899
163092
146782
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Software Engineer in Lakeville, MN. The base salary for Principal Software Engineer ranges from $125,056 to $148,723 with the average base salary of $136,166. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $131,899 to $163,092 with the average total cash compensation of $146,782.

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About Lakeville, Minnesota    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 37.83 square miles (97.98 km2), of which 36.06 square miles (93.39 km2) is ....More

Lakeville, Minnesota  area prices were up 1.4% from a year ago

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