Principal Application Engineer
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Principal Application Engineer Salary in Bangalore / Bengaluru ranges between ₹14.8 Lakhs to ₹49 Lakhs for 9 years of experience to 15 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 300 latest salaries received from...
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| Company name | Avg. annual salary | Open Jobs |
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Pegasystems Principal Application Engineer Salary
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10 years exp | | 5 job openings |
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| Company Name | Avg. annual salary | Open Jobs |
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17
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
(268 salaries)
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₹14.5 L/yr - ₹55.8 L/yr | 5 job openings |
11 -
19
yrs
exp.
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
(30 salaries)
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₹16.1 L/yr - ₹28.9 L/yr | |
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12 -
16
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
(9 salaries)
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₹35 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr | |
7 -
15
yrs
exp.
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
(8 salaries)
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₹46 L/yr - ₹56 L/yr | 1 job opening |
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8 -
12
yrs
exp.
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
(4 salaries)
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₹29.5 L/yr - ₹49 L/yr | |
10 -
19
yrs
exp.
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
(4 salaries)
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₹17 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr | |
13 -
21
yrs
exp.
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
(3 salaries)
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₹44.1 L/yr - ₹56.4 L/yr | |
13 -
14
yrs
exp.
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
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₹44.6 L/yr - ₹57 L/yr | |
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10 yrs
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
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₹18.2 L/yr - ₹23.3 L/yr | |
11 yrs
exp.
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
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₹26.1 L/yr - ₹33.3 L/yr | |
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Principal Application Engineer salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
9
years
(18
salaries)
| ₹18.3 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
10
years
(56
salaries)
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹41 L/yr |
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11
years
(61
salaries)
| ₹15.1 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
12
years
(47
salaries)
| ₹17 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr |
13
years
(56
salaries)
| ₹17 L/yr - ₹52 L/yr |
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· 6-10 years
Oracle India Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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· 10-15 years
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Hyderabad / Secunderabad
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· 10-13 years
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• posted on 27 Jul 2018
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Principal Application Engineer Salary In Other Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Application Engineer
9 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹12.2 L/yr - ₹43 L/yr |
Pune
Principal Application Engineer
9 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹15 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr |
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Chennai
Principal Application Engineer
11 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹16 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
Thiruvananthapuram
Principal Application Engineer
9 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹12.5 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr |
Noida
Principal Application Engineer
9 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹21 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
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Principal Application Engineer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Software Product Principal Application Engineer
9 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
Internet Principal Application Engineer
9 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹13.5 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
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IT Services & Consulting Principal Application Engineer
9 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
Financial Services Principal Application Engineer
10 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹16.8 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
BPO/KPO Principal Application Engineer
11 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹16.1 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) about Principal Application Engineer Salaries
What is the salary of a Principal Application Engineer in India?
The salary of a Principal Application Engineer in India varies based on experience, location, company & Industry.
On average, Principal Application Engineer salaries ranges from ₹14.8 Lakhs to ₹49.0 Lakhs per year. Top companies and specialized roles may offer higher compensation.
The average starting salary is around ₹14.8 Lakhs to ₹49.0 Lakhs per year, with the highest salary reaching ₹19.8 Lakhs to ₹56.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 300 salaries received from various Principal Application Engineers across industries.
The average starting salary is around ₹14.8 Lakhs to ₹49.0 Lakhs per year, with the highest salary reaching ₹19.8 Lakhs to ₹56.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 300 salaries received from various Principal Application Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Principal Application Engineers?
Principal Application Engineer Salaries at Top paying companies in India are
Salaries depend on experience, role, and location. Additional compensation may include bonuses and stock options.
| Cadence Design Systems Principal Application Engineer Salary | ₹19.8 Lakhs to ₹56 Lakhs per year |
| Pegasystems Principal Application Engineer Salary | ₹30 Lakhs to ₹42 Lakhs per year |
| Oracle Principal Application Engineer Salary | ₹14.2 Lakhs to ₹57.2 Lakhs per year |
| Cohesity Principal Application Engineer Salary | ₹21.6 Lakhs to ₹27.6 Lakhs per year |
| Dell EMC Principal Application Engineer Salary | ₹19.6 Lakhs to ₹32 Lakhs per year |
What are the top paying cities for Principal Application Engineer in India?
The annual salary for Principal Application Engineer in India varies by location. Top paying cities for Principal Application Engineer are
Salary expectations for Principal Application Engineer may vary based on job roles, experience, and specific employer requirements.
| Principal Application Engineer Salary in Hyderabad / Secunderabad | ₹12.2 Lakhs to ₹43.0 Lakhs per year |
| Principal Application Engineer Salary in Pune | ₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹37.0 Lakhs per year |
| Principal Application Engineer Salary in Chennai | ₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year |
| Principal Application Engineer Salary in Thiruvananthapuram | ₹12.5 Lakhs to ₹37.0 Lakhs per year |
| Principal Application Engineer Salary in Noida | ₹21.0 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year |
What are the top paying industries for Principal Application Engineer in India?
Top 5 paying Industries for Principal Application Engineer in India are:
| Principal Application Engineer Salary in Software Product | ₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹45.0 Lakhs per year |
| Principal Application Engineer Salary in Internet | ₹13.5 Lakhs to ₹45.0 Lakhs per year |
| Principal Application Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting | ₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹42.0 Lakhs per year |
| Principal Application Engineer Salary in Financial Services | ₹16.8 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year |
| Principal Application Engineer Salary in BPO/KPO | ₹16.1 Lakhs to ₹28.0 Lakhs per year |
How does experience affect salaries of a Principal Application Engineer in India?
Experience significantly impacts a Principal Application Engineer salary in India. Salaries increase with experience, as Principal Application Engineer take on more complex tasks, responsibilities, and leadership roles.
Principal Application Engineer salary at different experience level are as follows:
and so on.
| Experience | Average Salary Range |
|---|---|
| 9 years | ₹18.3 Lakhs to ₹42.0 Lakhs per year |
| 10 years | ₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹41.0 Lakhs per year |
| 11 years | ₹15.1 Lakhs to ₹42.0 Lakhs per year |
| 12 years | ₹17.0 Lakhs to ₹48.0 Lakhs per year |
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