Principal Engineer

Design, analyze, and oversee technical systems or infrastructure, ensuring they meet specifications and codes.

1 employees hold this title in Aging and Disabilities. Median total compensation for the role is $66,136, below the department median of $141,772.

Employees: 1
Total payroll: $66.1K
Role median: $66,136
Agency median: $141,772
Comparison: Below

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This role across Los Angeles County

Principal Engineer is held in 2 Los Angeles County departments. In Aging and Disabilities, the median of $66,136 ranks #2 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Public Works Department

$319,087 · 45

Median total compensation for the Principal Engineer role in other Los Angeles Countydepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Principal Engineer beyond Los Angeles County

This role is reported in 4 jurisdictions. In Los Angeles County, the median of $318,538 ranks #1 of 4. See Principal Engineer across all of Los Angeles County →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

New York Public Authorities

$182,700 · 22

City of Chicago

$154,764 · 5

City of Albuquerque

$56,020 · 12

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Employees with this title

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Dean Lehman

Principal Engineer/Aging and Disabilities

2025 total comp

$66,136

Base pay: $65,191
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $945
Total compensation: $66,136

At Aging and Disabilities, Dean Lehman serves as a Principal Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,136.