NETSCOUT employees working as a Principal Engineer in Canada have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is 2% higher than the average of Principal Engineer professionals at NETSCOUT worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a a Principal Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $90,778 per year (estimate) and goes up to $183,677 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Engineer at NETSCOUT is $178,299 per year or $86 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $341,429 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $139,132 (25th percentile) and $241,864 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2 salaries submitted by NETSCOUT Principal Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.