Principal Software Engineer Salaries
Principal Software Engineer salaries in Hong Kong
Base pay
HK$42K - HK$58K/mo
HK$50K/moAverage base pay
Additional salary
HK$4K/moAverage
HK$0 - HK$5K/moRange
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Popular companies for Principal Software Engineers in Hong Kong
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121 Popular companies with Principal Software Engineer

Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute
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HK$67K - HK$73K
/moTotal Pay
HK$70K
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Recent salaries shared by Principal Software Engineer
9 salaries
Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Principal Software Engineer
1-3 Years
HK$610K - HK$709K/yr
Kwun Tong, Kowloon City
submitted on 10 Aug 2025
HK$610K - HK$709K/yr
Principal Software Engineer
10-14 Years
HK$638K/yr
HK$638K • HK$0
Hong Kong
submitted on 4 Feb 2025
HK$638K/yr
HK$638K • HK$0
Principal Software Engineer
15+ Years
HK$72K - HK$84K/yr
Hong Kong
submitted on 1 Jun 2024
HK$72K - HK$84K/yr
Principal Software Engineer
4-6 Years
HK$650K/yr
HK$603K • HK$47K
Hong Kong
submitted on 28 Feb 2024
HK$650K/yr
HK$603K • HK$47K
Principal Software Engineer
10-14 Years
HK$555K/yr
HK$555K • HK$0
Lai Chi Kok, Kowloon City
submitted on 7 Aug 2023
HK$555K/yr
HK$555K • HK$0
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Principal Software Engineer
15+ Years
HK$216K - HK$251K/yr
Hong Kong
submitted on 30 Jul 2023
HK$216K - HK$251K/yr
Principal Software Engineer
10-14 Years
HK$92K - HK$108K/yr
Hong Kong
submitted on 18 Jul 2022
HK$92K - HK$108K/yr
Principal Software Engineer
15+ Years
HK$778K - HK$912K/yr
Hong Kong
submitted on 17 Jul 2022
HK$778K - HK$912K/yr
Principal Software Engineer
15+ Years
HK$221K - HK$259K/yr
Hong Kong
submitted on 6 Aug 2021
HK$221K - HK$259K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about Principal Software Engineer salaries
How much does a Principal Software Engineer in Hong Kong make?
The average salary for a Principal Software Engineer is HK$54,113 per year or HK$26 per hour in Hong Kong, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to HK$70,417 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Hong Kong is between HK$42,013 (25th percentile) and HK$62,917 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 6 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Principal Software Engineer employees in Hong Kong as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Principal Software Engineer in Hong Kong?
The highest salary for a Principal Software Engineer in Hong Kong is HK$62,917 per year, HK$5,243 per month or HK$30 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Principal Software Engineer in Hong Kong?
The lowest salary for a Principal Software Engineer in Hong Kong is HK$42,013 per year, HK$3,501 per month or HK$20 per hour.


