Principal Architect
Annual salary range
₹18.6 Lakhs - ₹59 Lakhs
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Experience wise Principal Architect salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
9
years
(1
salaries)
|  ₹13 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr |
10
years
(2
salaries)
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr |
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12
years
(5
salaries)
| ₹30 L/yr - ₹63 L/yr |
13
years
(9
salaries)
| ₹25 L/yr - ₹65 L/yr |
14
years
(9
salaries)
| ₹25 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr |
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Principal Architect Salary in
India ranges between ₹18.6
Lakhs to ₹59
Lakhs for
10 years of experience to 21 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
178 latest salaries received
from Principal Architect.
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Principal Architect salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Engineering - Software & QA
Principal Architect Salary
12 - 21
years
exp.
(67
salaries)
| ₹18.6 L/yr - ₹57 L/yr |
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Strategic & Top Management
Principal Architect Salary
14 - 21
years
exp.
(10
salaries)
| ₹37.8 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr |
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1d ago
Nous Infosystems
Principal Architect
17 years exp.
2d ago
Cognizant
Principal Architect
18 years exp.
2d ago
K12 Techno Services
Principal Architect
20 years exp.
3d ago
LTIMindtree
Principal Architect
16 years exp.
3d ago
LTIMindtree
Principal Architect
20 years exp.
3d ago
Photon Interactive
Principal Architect
16 years exp.
3d ago
Krutrim AI
Principal Architect
11 years exp.
3d ago
SAP
Principal Architect
13 years exp.
4d ago
Genpact
Principal Architect
13 years exp.
6d ago
Amadeus
Principal Architect
15 years exp.
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16 yrs
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₹37.8 L/yr - ₹48.3 L/yr | |
20 yrs
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₹38.7 L/yr - ₹49.5 L/yr | |
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20 yrs
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₹32.5 L/yr - ₹41.6 L/yr | |
7 yrs
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₹27 L/yr - ₹34.5 L/yr | |
9 yrs
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₹19.1 L/yr - ₹24.4 L/yr | |
17 yrs
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₹16.2 L/yr - ₹20.7 L/yr | |
20 yrs
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₹48.5 L/yr - ₹53.6 L/yr | |
13 yrs
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₹2.7 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr | |
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28 yrs
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₹16.2 L/yr - ₹20.7 L/yr | |
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Principal Architect
· 10-15 years
JP Morgan Chase
Principal Architect
· 10-15 years
Baker Hughes - The Network
Kochi
Principal Architect
· 18-20 years
DXC Technology
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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Technology Architect
• posted on 26 Nov 2024
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Work life balance is good in most projects I have worked. Also there is a good opportunity to learn.
- Skill development - Good+3 more
Dislikes
Salary is not great especially for long term employees.
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Technical Architect
• posted on 22 Dec 2024
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Architect
• posted on 27 Feb 2023
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Principal Architect Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Architect
10 -
21
years
exp.
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹80 L/yr |
Pune
Principal Architect
10 -
21
years
exp.
| ₹21 L/yr - ₹68 L/yr |
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Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Architect
10 -
21
years
exp.
| ₹16 L/yr - ₹72 L/yr |
Chennai
Principal Architect
10 -
21
years
exp.
| ₹17 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr |
Mumbai
Principal Architect
9 -
21
years
exp.
| ₹13.8 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr |
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Principal Architect Salary In Other Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting
Principal Architect
9 -
21
years
exp.
| ₹22 L/yr - ₹65 L/yr |
Software Product
Principal Architect
9 -
21
years
exp.
| ₹22.5 L/yr - ₹75.9 L/yr |
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Internet
Principal Architect
9 -
21
years
exp.
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹95 L/yr |
Financial Services
Principal Architect
9 -
21
years
exp.
| ₹23 L/yr - ₹81 L/yr |
Analytics & KPO
Principal Architect
9 -
21
years
exp.
| ₹22 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Principal Architect Salaries
What is the salary of a Principal Architect in India?
Salary for a Principal Architect in India ranges between ₹18.6 Lakhs to ₹59.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 178 latest salaries received from various Principal Architects across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Principal Architects?
- Cvent Principal Architect Salary - ₹107.3 Lakhs per year
- Microsoft Research Principal Architect Salary - ₹103.7 Lakhs per year
- Atlassian Principal Architect Salary - ₹100.0 Lakhs per year
- Arcesium Principal Architect Salary - ₹99.5 Lakhs per year
- Flipkart Principal Architect Salary - ₹89.6 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Principal Architect in India?
Average starting Salary for Principal Architect in India is around ₹18.6 Lakhs per year (₹1.6L per month). 10 years of minimum experience is required to be a Principal Architect.
What is the highest salary for a Principal Architect in India?
Highest salary that a Principal Architect can earn is ₹125.0 Lakhs per year (₹10.4L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Principal Architect in India?
- Internet - ₹8.2 Lakhs to 160.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹9.0 Lakhs to 150.0 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹12.0 Lakhs to 110.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹0.5 Lakhs to 150.0 Lakhs per year
- Engineering & Construction - ₹4.2 Lakhs to 84.5 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Principal Architect in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹13.0 Lakhs to 65.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹16.0 Lakhs to 60.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹18.6 Lakhs to 60.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹18.0 Lakhs to 102.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹18.0 Lakhs to 48.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Principal Architect?
These are the top skills of a Principal Architect based on 65 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Javascript
- Java
- AWS
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