Principal Associate
Annual salary range
₹9 Lakhs - ₹55 Lakhs
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Principal Associate Salary in India ranges between ₹9 Lakhs to ₹55 Lakhs for 5 years of experience to 17 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 1.3k latest salaries received from Principal Associate.
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₹14.5 L/yr - ₹52.6 L/yr | 3 job openings |
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17
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(160 salaries)
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₹13.6 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr | |
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₹17.5 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr | |
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₹26 L/yr - ₹86.5 L/yr | |
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₹8.7 L/yr - ₹24.6 L/yr | |
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₹16.7 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr | |
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₹37 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr | |
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(22 salaries)
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₹10 L/yr - ₹30.1 L/yr | |
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₹17 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr | |
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(21 salaries)
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₹34 L/yr - ₹56 L/yr | |
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LTIMindtree
Principal Associate
17 years exp.
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Aptos
Principal Associate
9 years exp.
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Anvaya Legal
Principal Associate
6 years exp.
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LTIMindtree
Principal Associate
13 years exp.
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Eurofins It Solutions
Principal Associate
7 years exp.
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MathCo
Principal Associate
13 years exp.
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Bristlecone
Principal Associate
11 years exp.
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Indian Political Action Committee
Principal Associate
6 years exp.
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LTIMindtree
Principal Associate
17 years exp.
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Bristlecone
Principal Associate
8 years exp.
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Principal Associate salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
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5
years
(56
salaries)
| Unlock ₹6 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
6
years
(79
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7
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(99
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| Unlock ₹7.7 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
8
years
(134
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| Unlock ₹8 L/yr - ₹49 L/yr |
9
years
(143
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| Unlock ₹9.9 L/yr - ₹59.4 L/yr |
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Principal Associate Jobs in India
Principal Associate
· 7-12 years
Airbnb
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Principal Associate
· 10-15 years
Mindtree Limited
Chennai
Principal Associate
· 8-12 years
Arcadis Consulting India Pvt. Ltd
Noida
Salary reviews by Principal Associate and similar roles
LTIMindtree
Principal Associate
• posted on 20 Dec 2024
Likes
Good learning opportunities ,work-life balance.
- Skill development - Excellent
+4 more
Dislikes
Compensation should match market standards. Appraisal cycles not consistent and hikes were disappointing
read moreLTIMindtree
Principal Associate
• posted on 20 Dec 2024
Likes
Work life balance , no internal politics and people are straight forward. Managers are very good and focused on employee growth along with company growth. Flexibility of physical presence at office for two days.
read more- Salary - Good
+4 more
Dislikes
Sick Leave policy. Variable pay will not be given 100% anytime. Always it is fixed at 80% of committed variable pay.
read moreLTIMindtree
Principal Associate
• posted on 20 Dec 2024
Likes
There is no king like hierarchy. Every person is approachable. And the best part is people from any designation jump to help. It's very unique culture that I found in LTIM. Work timings are great.
read more- Salary - Excellent
+6 more
Dislikes
The percentage of yearly salary hike should be more.
LTIMindtree
Principal Associate
• posted on 20 Dec 2024
Likes
Work life balance is fine here till date . Company Culture , work Satisfaction.
- Job security - Good
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Dislikes
No salary hike and promotion for last almost 5 years . Where I am billable from the first day . Feeling depressed sometime here in this situation , When my market correction and Promotion will happen .where I can see my manager manage promotion, but I am not .
read more- Promotions - Bad
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Principal Associate Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
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New Delhi
Principal Associate
5 -
17
years
exp.
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Associate
5 -
17
years
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| Unlock ₹12 L/yr - ₹49 L/yr |
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Mumbai
Principal Associate
5 -
17
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Pune
Principal Associate
7 -
17
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Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Associate
5 -
17
years
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Principal Associate Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
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IT Services & Consulting Principal Associate
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17
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BPO/KPO Principal Associate
10 -
17
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Consulting Principal Associate
5 -
17
years
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Legal Principal Associate
5 -
17
years
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| Unlock ₹8.3 L/yr - ₹68 L/yr |
Engineering & Construction Principal Associate
7 -
17
years
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Frequently Asked Questions about Principal Associate Salaries
What is the salary of a Principal Associate in India?
Salary for a Principal Associate in India ranges between ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹55.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 1.3k latest salaries received from various Principal Associates across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Principal Associates?
- ZS Principal Associate Salary - ₹94.7 Lakhs per year
- eClerx Principal Associate Salary - ₹80.3 Lakhs per year
- Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas Principal Associate Salary - ₹55.5 Lakhs per year
- Khaitan & Co Principal Associate Salary - ₹53.4 Lakhs per year
- CapitalOne Principal Associate Salary - ₹49.4 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Principal Associate in India?
Average starting Salary for Principal Associate in India is around ₹9.0 Lakhs per year (₹75.0k per month). 5 years of minimum experience is required to be a Principal Associate.
What is the highest salary for a Principal Associate in India?
Highest salary that a Principal Associate can earn is ₹110.0 Lakhs per year (₹9.2L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Principal Associate in India?
- Management Consulting - ₹17.0 Lakhs to 110.0 Lakhs per year
- Legal - ₹6.0 Lakhs to 100.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹4.0 Lakhs to 100.0 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹5.5 Lakhs to 52.0 Lakhs per year
- Other - ₹17.5 Lakhs to 31.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Principal Associate in India?
- Mumbai - ₹4.0 Lakhs to 100.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹4.0 Lakhs to 95.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 61.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹5.6 Lakhs to 94.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹1.5 Lakhs to 100.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Principal Associate?
These are the top skills of a Principal Associate based on 38 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Recruitment
- Consulting
- Procurement
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