Associate Principal Engineer
Annual salary range
₹16 Lakhs - ₹43.3 Lakhs
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latest salaries
• updated:
8 Mar 2025
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Experience wise Associate Principal Engineer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
8
years
(5
salaries)
|  ₹12 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr |
9
years
(100
salaries)
| ₹15.3 L/yr - ₹40.7 L/yr |
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10
years
(166
salaries)
| ₹14.5 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
11
years
(173
salaries)
| ₹15 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
12
years
(171
salaries)
| ₹16.8 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
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Associate Principal Engineer Salary in
India ranges between ₹16
Lakhs to ₹43.3
Lakhs for
8 years of experience to 15 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
961 latest salaries received
from Associate Principal Engineer.
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Associate Principal Engineer salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Engineering - Software & QA
Associate Principal Engineer Salary
8 - 15
years
exp.
(493
salaries)
| ₹16 L/yr - ₹43.3 L/yr |
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Project & Program Management
Associate Principal Engineer Salary
9 - 15
years
exp.
(94
salaries)
| ₹16 L/yr - ₹42.5 L/yr |
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Latest annual salaries shared by Associate Principal Engineers
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Nagarro
Associate Principal Engineer
12 years exp.
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Associate Principal Engineer
12 years exp.
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Associate Principal Engineer
13 years exp.
2d ago
Nagarro
Associate Principal Engineer
11 years exp.
3d ago
Nagarro Enterprise Services
Associate Principal Engineer
13 years exp.
3d ago
DZS Inc.
Associate Principal Engineer
12 years exp.
4d ago
Nagarro
Associate Principal Engineer
13 years exp.
4d ago
Nagarro
Associate Principal Engineer
13 years exp.
4d ago
Nagarro Enterprise Services
Associate Principal Engineer
11 years exp.
4d ago
Nagarro
Associate Principal Engineer
11 years exp.
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9 -
16
yrs
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(548 salaries)
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₹16 L/yr - ₹46.5 L/yr | 27 job openings |
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yrs
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(70 salaries)
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₹17.5 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr | |
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(64 salaries)
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₹13.2 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr | |
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14
yrs
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(63 salaries)
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₹17.3 L/yr - ₹43 L/yr | |
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11
yrs
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(43 salaries)
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₹16 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr | |
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16
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₹27 L/yr - ₹49 L/yr | |
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15
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exp.
(20 salaries)
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₹17 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr | 7 job openings |
9 -
19
yrs
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(19 salaries)
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₹16 L/yr - ₹27.4 L/yr | |
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10 -
16
yrs
exp.
(17 salaries)
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₹26.6 L/yr - ₹37.4 L/yr | |
8 -
12
yrs
exp.
(16 salaries)
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₹13.9 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr | |
Associate Principal Engineer Jobs in India
Associate Principal Engineer
· 11-15 years
Nagarro Software Pvt. Ltd
Remote
Associate Principal Engineer
· 12-15 years
Arcadis Consulting India Pvt. Ltd
Noida
Associate Principal Engineer
· 11-14 years
ANRI Solutions HR Services
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Toshiba Software India
Software Engineer
• posted on 21 Sep 2021
Likes
Teammates are supportive.
- Skill development - Good
+2 more
Dislikes
Management is not transparent. Cafeteria can accommodate only 16-20 people at a time. Flexible working hours is not available. Work life balance is poor.
read more- Work-life balance - Poor
QBurst Technologies
Senior Engineer
• posted on 21 May 2022
Likes
Overall good. Very good work-life balance. The Increment cycle is 6 months.
- Salary - Good
+6 more
Dislikes
Nothing much, Other benefits are less like bonus etc, but can be compensated as they are giving good hike in 6 months.
read moreNagarro
Associate Principal Engineer
• posted on 24 Oct 2024
Likes
Company culture specially work from anywhere concept
- Salary - Good
+3 more
- Skill development - Poor
+1 more
LTIMindtree
Associate Principal Engineer
• posted on 20 Dec 2024
Likes
I appreciate the collaborative and supportive work environment at my company. The team is dedicated and passionate, which makes it a great place to work and grow professionally. Additionally, the company offers excellent opportunities for career development and values work-life balance, which helps me maintain a healthy and productive lifestyle.
read more- Skill development - Good
+5 more
Dislikes
...I accept many aspects of my company, there are few areas that could be improved. The compensation and salary structure could be more competitive to better reflect the industry standards and the hard work of the employees. Addressing these could help enhance overall efficiency and employee satisfaction.
read moreAristocrat
Software Engineer
• posted on 19 Dec 2021
Likes
Good work environment and great place to work
- Salary - Excellent
+6 more
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Associate Principal Engineer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Associate Principal Engineer
8 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹16 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Associate Principal Engineer
8 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹16 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
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Noida
Associate Principal Engineer
8 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹16 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
Pune
Associate Principal Engineer
8 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹16 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
New Delhi
Associate Principal Engineer
8 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹16 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
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Associate Principal Engineer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Software Product Associate Principal Engineer
8 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹16 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
IT Services & Consulting Associate Principal Engineer
8 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹16 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
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Internet Associate Principal Engineer
8 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹16 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
Emerging Technologies Associate Principal Engineer
8 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹16 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
Hardware & Networking Associate Principal Engineer
8 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹16 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Associate Principal Engineer Salaries
What is the salary of a Associate Principal Engineer in India?
Salary for a Associate Principal Engineer in India ranges between ₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹43.3 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 961 latest salaries received from various Associate Principal Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Associate Principal Engineers?
- Samsung Associate Principal Engineer Salary - ₹50.0 Lakhs per year
- Vensure Employer Services Associate Principal Engineer Salary - ₹49.7 Lakhs per year
- Oracle Cerner Associate Principal Engineer Salary - ₹48.2 Lakhs per year
- Monotype Associate Principal Engineer Salary - ₹48.0 Lakhs per year
- Dyson Associate Principal Engineer Salary - ₹43.7 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Associate Principal Engineer in India?
Average starting Salary for Associate Principal Engineer in India is around ₹16.0 Lakhs per year (₹1.3L per month). 8 years of minimum experience is required to be a Associate Principal Engineer.
What is the highest salary for a Associate Principal Engineer in India?
Highest salary that a Associate Principal Engineer can earn is ₹52.5 Lakhs per year (₹4.4L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Associate Principal Engineer in India?
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹3.5 Lakhs to 200.0 Lakhs per year
- Gaming - ₹17.3 Lakhs to 43.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹9.0 Lakhs to 94.0 Lakhs per year
- Internet - ₹13.8 Lakhs to 50.0 Lakhs per year
- Engineering & Construction - ₹9.6 Lakhs to 45.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Associate Principal Engineer in India?
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹16.3 Lakhs to 45.9 Lakhs per year
- Noida - ₹3.5 Lakhs to 51.2 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹9.0 Lakhs to 51.2 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹5.1 Lakhs to 43.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹12.4 Lakhs to 94.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Associate Principal Engineer?
These are the top skills of a Associate Principal Engineer based on 39 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Javascript
- Project Management
- Java
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