Principal Associate
Annual salary range
₹15 Lakhs - ₹48 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byPrincipal Associate Salary in Chennai (Updated 2025)
based on 70
latest salaries
• updated:
8 Mar 2025
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Salary of majority employees
Experience wise Principal Associate salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
6
years
(2
salaries)
|  ₹17 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
7
years
(2
salaries)
| ₹11.3 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
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8
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr |
9
years
(4
salaries)
| ₹16 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr |
10
years
(5
salaries)
| ₹27.7 L/yr - ₹46 L/yr |
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Principal Associate Salary in
Chennai ranges between ₹15
Lakhs to ₹48
Lakhs for
6 years of experience to 17 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
70 latest salaries received
from Principal Associate.
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Principal Associate salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Engineering - Software & QA
Principal Associate Salary
6 - 17
years
exp.
(31
salaries)
| ₹17 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr |
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Project & Program Management
Principal Associate Salary
8 - 17
years
exp.
(8
salaries)
| ₹18.7 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr |
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Latest annual salaries shared by Principal Associates
1d ago
LTIMindtree
Principal Associate
17 years exp.
1d ago
Aptos
Principal Associate
9 years exp.
2d ago
Anvaya Legal
Principal Associate
6 years exp.
2d ago
LTIMindtree
Principal Associate
13 years exp.
3d ago
Eurofins It Solutions
Principal Associate
7 years exp.
4d ago
MathCo
Principal Associate
13 years exp.
4d ago
Bristlecone
Principal Associate
11 years exp.
5d ago
Indian Political Action Committee
Principal Associate
6 years exp.
6d ago
LTIMindtree
Principal Associate
17 years exp.
6d ago
Bristlecone
Principal Associate
8 years exp.
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13 yrs
exp.
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Chennai
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₹15.6 L/yr - ₹26.6 L/yr | |
9 yrs
exp.
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Chennai
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₹14.4 L/yr - ₹18.4 L/yr | |
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10 -
13
yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹40.5 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr | |
19 -
22
yrs
exp.
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Chennai
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₹21 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr | |
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9 yrs
exp.
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Chennai
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₹23.4 L/yr - ₹29.9 L/yr | |
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6 yrs
exp.
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Chennai
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₹15.3 L/yr - ₹19.5 L/yr | |
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7 yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹10.2 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr | |
16 yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹61.8 L/yr - ₹68.3 L/yr | |
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16 yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹14.9 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr | |
7 yrs
exp.
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Chennai
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₹16.2 L/yr - ₹20.7 L/yr | |
Principal Associate Jobs in Chennai
Principal Associate
· 10-15 years
Mindtree Limited
Chennai
Principal Associate
· 8-12 years
Arcadis Consulting India Pvt. Ltd
Noida
Principal Associate
· 15-20 years
Zetwerk
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Salary related reviews by similar designations like Principal Associate
LTIMindtree
Principal Associate in Bangalore / Bengaluru
• posted on 11 Sep 2023
Likes
Less Micromangement, Good Work , Latest Technologies
- Skill development - Good
+4 more
Dislikes
Slow growth , Compensation not at par with Industry
LTIMindtree
Principal Associate in Mumbai
• 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 in Hyderabad / Secunderabad
• 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 in Kolkata
• 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.
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Principal Associate Salary In Other Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
New Delhi
Principal Associate
5 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹7.8 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr |
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Associate
5 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹49 L/yr |
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Mumbai
Principal Associate
5 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹11 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr |
Pune
Principal Associate
7 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹14.3 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Associate
5 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
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Principal Associate Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting Principal Associate
5 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
BPO/KPO Principal Associate
10 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹18.5 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
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Consulting Principal Associate
5 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹14.3 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
Legal Principal Associate
5 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹8.3 L/yr - ₹68 L/yr |
Engineering & Construction Principal Associate
7 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹15.8 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
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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 ₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹48.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 70 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 - ₹55.6 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 ₹15.0 Lakhs per year (₹1.3L per month). 6 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?
- Emerging Technologies - ₹45.0 Lakhs to 50.0 Lakhs per year
- NBFC - ₹40.0 Lakhs to 57.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹15.0 Lakhs to 49.0 Lakhs per year
- Retail - ₹22.0 Lakhs to 22.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹21.0 Lakhs to 22.0 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 37 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Recruitment
- Consulting
- Procurement
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