Principal Associate
Annual salary range
₹9 Lakhs - ₹55 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byPrincipal Associate Salary in India (Updated 2025)
based on 1.3k
latest salaries
• updated:
8 Mar 2025
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Experience wise Principal Associate salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
5
years
(55
salaries)
|  ₹6 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
6
years
(78
salaries)
| ₹6.6 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr |
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7
years
(99
salaries)
| ₹7.7 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
8
years
(136
salaries)
| ₹8 L/yr - ₹49 L/yr |
9
years
(143
salaries)
| ₹9.9 L/yr - ₹59.4 L/yr |
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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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Principal Associate salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Engineering - Software & QA
Principal Associate Salary
5 - 17
years
exp.
(241
salaries)
| ₹11 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr |
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Legal & Regulatory
Principal Associate Salary
5 - 17
years
exp.
(207
salaries)
| ₹9 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr |
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Latest annual salaries shared by Principal Associates
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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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₹17.5 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr | |
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₹26 L/yr - ₹86.5 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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₹10 L/yr - ₹30.1 L/yr | |
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(22 salaries)
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₹17 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr | |
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₹34 L/yr - ₹56 L/yr | |
Principal Associate Jobs in India
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 reviews by Principal Associate and similar roles
LTIMindtree
Principal Associate
• posted on 20 Dec 2024
Likes
I'm grateful to work at a company that provides such a positive and engaging work environment. The managers stand out as some of the most understanding and supportive leaders I've encountered. They consistently challenge me with new opportunities that keep me motivated and allow me to grow. I also have a great team to work with. It is a great place to work, and I truly value being part of this team.
read more- Skill development - Good
+4 more
Dislikes
I feel that the salary and benefits for long-time employees could be more competitive. While the opportunities and environment are great, a better approach to compensation and regular increments would make it an even more rewarding place to work.
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
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 11 Sep 2023
Likes
Less Micromangement, Good Work , Latest Technologies
- Skill development - Good
+4 more
Dislikes
Slow growth , Compensation not at par with Industry
Top skills for Principal Associate
Principal Associate Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
New Delhi
Principal Associate
5 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹7.2 L/yr - ₹54 L/yr |
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Associate
5 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
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Mumbai
Principal Associate
5 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹11 L/yr - ₹64 L/yr |
Pune
Principal Associate
7 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹14.3 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr |
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Principal Associate
5 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹9 L/yr - ₹94 L/yr |
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Principal Associate Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting Principal Associate
5 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹13.7 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
BPO/KPO Principal Associate
10 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹43 L/yr |
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Consulting Principal Associate
5 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
Legal Principal Associate
5 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹8.3 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr |
Engineering & Construction Principal Associate
7 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹15.3 L/yr - ₹36.3 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 ₹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 - ₹53.7 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 37 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Recruitment
- Consulting
- Procurement
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