This role pays less than
80%
of similar roles. Most pay
$170,075–$216,300
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$159k
versus about
$193k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About AbbVie
AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions in immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care. Its products include Humira, Skyrizi, and Rinvoq.
AbbVie currently has
354 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$109,500–$208,500
across 321 roles with salary data.
As a Principal Engineer, you will join the engineering team to manage complex projects requiring advanced scientific knowledge and technical expertise. You will be responsible for designing products, processes, equipment, and systems while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards through risk assessments and fallback strategies. Your daily work involves conducting economic analyses, performing feasibility studies, and managing project controls for cost, scope, and schedule. You will lead complex experiments with multiple variables, gather data, and provide technical mentorship to others. The role requires proficiency in engineering principles, financial systems, and fiscal control within the healthcare, medical devices, pharmaceutical, or biologics sectors. You will act as a subject matter expert, collaborating with marketing and manufacturing teams to integrate regulatory needs and innovative technologies into high-level project execution and development plans.
What does a Engineer earn in Illinois?
Median $159000 from 33 postings across 7 companies.