Lead Principal Engineer
Annual salary range
₹12 Lakhs - ₹70 Lakhs
High Confidence 
High Confidence means the data is based on a large number of latest salaries.
AmbitionBox
Search
Reviews
- Reviews
- Salaries
- Interview Questions
- About Company
- Benefits
- Jobs
- Office Photos
- Community
Filter salaries byLead Principal Engineer Salary in India (Updated 2025)
based on 76
latest salaries
• updated:
9 Mar 2025
Select an experience to get the exact salary
Salary of majority employees
Lead Principal Engineer Salary in India ranges between ₹12 Lakhs to ₹70 Lakhs for 7 years of experience to 17 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 76 latest salaries received from Lead Principal...
Read More
| Company Name | Avg. annual salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
13 -
19
yrs
exp.
(8 salaries)
|
₹59 L/yr - ₹70.5 L/yr | |
9 -
13
yrs
exp.
(7 salaries)
|
₹29.5 L/yr - ₹37.5 L/yr | |
Login to view exact salary
| ||
8 -
16
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹23 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr | |
9 -
16
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹20.5 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr | |
22 yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
|
₹1 Cr/yr - ₹1.2 Cr/yr | |
6 -
10
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
|
₹8.1 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr | |
6 -
8
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
|
₹18 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr | |
10 -
13
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
|
₹26 L/yr - ₹27.7 L/yr | |
Login to view exact salary
| ||
14 -
16
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
|
₹24.3 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr | |
9 -
10
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹27 L/yr - ₹34.5 L/yr | |
Latest annual salaries shared by Lead Principal Engineers
3d ago
UNO Minda
Lead Principal Engineer
8 years exp.
1w ago
JoulestoWatts Business Solutions
Lead Principal Engineer
13 years exp.
1w ago
JoulestoWatts Business Solutions
Lead Principal Engineer
13 years exp.
3w ago
Cloud Espacio
Lead Principal Engineer
12 years exp.
4w ago
Comcast
Lead Principal Engineer
14 years exp.
1mo ago
Vahak
Lead Principal Engineer
9 years exp.
1mo ago
Micron Technology
Lead Principal Engineer
7 years exp.
2mo ago
Oceaneering International
Lead Principal Engineer
9 years exp.
2mo ago
DTCC
Lead Principal Engineer
16 years exp.
3mo ago
Andor Tech
Lead Principal Engineer
12 years exp.
View all latest salaries
Lead Principal Engineer salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
7
years
(5
salaries)
|  ₹10.5 L/yr - ₹1.3 Cr/yr |
8
years
(6
salaries)
| ₹7.2 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
Login to view exact salary
| |
9
years
(10
salaries)
| ₹14.4 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr |
10
years
(14
salaries)
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹49.7 L/yr |
11
years
(5
salaries)
| ₹21 L/yr - ₹53 L/yr |
View all salaries by experience
Lead Principal Engineer Jobs in India
Lead Principal Engineer
· 8-12 years
Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd.
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Lead Principal Engineer
· 8-12 years
Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Similar Designation Salary
| Similar Designation | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Lead Software Engineer Salary
4 -
12
years
exp.
(20.8k salaries)
| ₹9.8 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
Lead Engineer Salary
4 -
13
years
exp.
(49.1k salaries)
| ₹5.5 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr |
Login to view exact salary
| |
Senior Engineer Salary
3 -
12
years
exp.
(2L salaries)
| ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
Software Engineer Salary
1 -
5
years
exp.
(5.9L salaries)
| ₹2.9 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr |
Senior Software Engineer Salary
3 -
9
years
exp.
(4.4L salaries)
| ₹5.4 L/yr - ₹27.3 L/yr |
View more similar designations
Top skills for Lead Principal Engineer
Lead Principal Engineer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Lead Principal Engineer
8 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹23 L/yr - ₹70.5 L/yr |
Pune
Lead Principal Engineer
8 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹21 L/yr - ₹53 L/yr |
Login to view exact salary
| |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Lead Principal Engineer
11 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹16.7 L/yr - ₹56.5 L/yr |
Chennai
Lead Principal Engineer
7 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹21 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr |
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Lead Principal Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr |
View More
Lead Principal Engineer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting Lead Principal Engineer
7 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹54.5 L/yr |
Software Product Lead Principal Engineer
7 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹14.4 L/yr - ₹70.5 L/yr |
Login to view exact salary
| |
Internet Lead Principal Engineer
7 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹22 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
Financial Services Lead Principal Engineer
7 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹10.5 L/yr - ₹56.5 L/yr |
Travel & Tourism Lead Principal Engineer
10 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹50 L/yr - ₹70.5 L/yr |
View More
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) about Lead Principal Engineer Salaries
What is the salary of a Lead Principal Engineer in India?
The salary of a Lead Principal Engineer in India varies based on experience, location, company & Industry.
On average, Lead Principal Engineer salaries ranges from ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹70.0 Lakhs per year. Top companies and specialized roles may offer higher compensation.
The average starting salary is around ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹70.0 Lakhs per year, with the highest salary reaching ₹59.0 Lakhs to ₹70.5 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 76 salaries received from various Lead Principal Engineers across industries.
The average starting salary is around ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹70.0 Lakhs per year, with the highest salary reaching ₹59.0 Lakhs to ₹70.5 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 76 salaries received from various Lead Principal Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying cities for Lead Principal Engineer in India?
The annual salary for Lead Principal Engineer in India varies by location. Top paying cities for Lead Principal Engineer are
Salary expectations for Lead Principal Engineer may vary based on job roles, experience, and specific employer requirements.
| Lead Principal Engineer Salary in Bangalore / Bengaluru | ₹23.0 Lakhs to ₹70.5 Lakhs per year |
| Lead Principal Engineer Salary in Pune | ₹21.0 Lakhs to ₹53.0 Lakhs per year |
| Lead Principal Engineer Salary in Hyderabad / Secunderabad | ₹16.7 Lakhs to ₹56.5 Lakhs per year |
| Lead Principal Engineer Salary in Chennai | ₹21.0 Lakhs to ₹55.0 Lakhs per year |
| Lead Principal Engineer Salary in Gurgaon / Gurugram | ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹37.0 Lakhs per year |
What are the top paying industries for Lead Principal Engineer in India?
Top 5 paying Industries for Lead Principal Engineer in India are:
| Lead Principal Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting | ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹54.5 Lakhs per year |
| Lead Principal Engineer Salary in Software Product | ₹14.4 Lakhs to ₹70.5 Lakhs per year |
| Lead Principal Engineer Salary in Internet | ₹22.0 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year |
| Lead Principal Engineer Salary in Financial Services | ₹10.5 Lakhs to ₹56.5 Lakhs per year |
| Lead Principal Engineer Salary in Travel & Tourism | ₹50.0 Lakhs to ₹70.5 Lakhs per year |
How does experience affect salaries of a Lead Principal Engineer in India?
Experience significantly impacts a Lead Principal Engineer salary in India. Salaries increase with experience, as Lead Principal Engineer take on more complex tasks, responsibilities, and leadership roles.
Lead Principal Engineer salary at different experience level are as follows:
and so on.
| Experience | Average Salary Range |
|---|---|
| 7 years | ₹10.5 Lakhs to ₹125.0 Lakhs per year |
| 8 years | ₹7.2 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year |
| 9 years | ₹14.4 Lakhs to ₹37.0 Lakhs per year |
| 10 years | ₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹49.7 Lakhs per year |
Tell us how to improve this page.
- Home >
- Salaries >
- Lead Principal Engineer Salary
Rate your company