Principal Consultant
Annual salary range
₹8 Lakhs - ₹55 Lakhs
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• updated:
8 Jan 2025
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Experience wise Principal Consultant salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
8
years
(5
salaries)
|  ₹8 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
9
years
(5
salaries)
| ₹19.7 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
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10
years
(4
salaries)
| ₹30 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
11
years
(2
salaries)
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹24.8 L/yr |
12
years
(4
salaries)
| ₹20.5 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
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Principal Consultant Salary in
India ranges between ₹8
Lakhs to ₹55
Lakhs for
8 years of experience to 19 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
81 latest salaries received
from Principal Consultant.
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Principal Consultant salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Engineering - Software & QA
Principal Consultant Salary
8 - 19
years
exp.
(18
salaries)
| ₹17.5 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr |
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Project & Program Management
Principal Consultant Salary
12 - 19
years
exp.
(9
salaries)
| ₹20.5 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
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Latest annual salaries shared by Principal Consultants
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Oracle
Principal Consultant
14 years exp.
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Wipro
Principal Consultant
13 years exp.
1d ago
Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India
Principal Consultant
13 years exp.
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Wipro
Principal Consultant
12 years exp.
1d ago
Wipro
Principal Consultant
16 years exp.
1d ago
Oracle
Principal Consultant
14 years exp.
1d ago
Concentrix Catalyst
Principal Consultant
18 years exp.
2d ago
Infosys
Principal Consultant
12 years exp.
2d ago
Infosys
Principal Consultant
15 years exp.
2d ago
Abjayon
Principal Consultant
11 years exp.
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8 yrs
exp.
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₹16.2 L/yr - ₹20.7 L/yr | |
16 yrs
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₹16.2 L/yr - ₹20.7 L/yr | |
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20 yrs
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₹2.7 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr | |
12 yrs
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₹4.3 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr | |
5 yrs
exp.
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₹2.2 L/yr - ₹2.8 L/yr | |
0 yrs
exp.
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₹17.6 L/yr - ₹22.5 L/yr | |
9 yrs
exp.
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₹3.7 L/yr - ₹4.7 L/yr | |
5 yrs
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₹1.2 L/yr - ₹1.6 L/yr | |
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19 yrs
exp.
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₹8.8 L/yr - ₹11.3 L/yr | |
6 yrs
exp.
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₹12.6 L/yr - ₹16.1 L/yr | |
Principal Consultant Jobs in India
Principal Consultant
· 5-9 years
SAP India Pvt.Ltd
New Delhi
Principal Consultant
· 8-16 years
Headstrong (GENPACT)
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Consultant
· 8-13 years
Dell International Services India Private Limited
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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Principal Consultant Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Consultant
8 -
19
years
exp.
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Consultant
8 -
19
years
exp.
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr |
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Pune
Principal Consultant
8 -
19
years
exp.
| ₹15 L/yr - ₹40.7 L/yr |
Chennai
Principal Consultant
8 -
19
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
Mumbai
Principal Consultant
8 -
19
years
exp.
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
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Principal Consultant Salary In Other Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting
Principal Consultant
8 -
19
years
exp.
| ₹15 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
Consulting
Principal Consultant
8 -
19
years
exp.
| ₹16.3 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
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Financial Services
Principal Consultant
8 -
19
years
exp.
| ₹13.1 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
Internet
Principal Consultant
8 -
19
years
exp.
| ₹15.2 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr |
Software Product
Principal Consultant
8 -
19
years
exp.
| ₹12.9 L/yr - ₹47.5 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Principal Consultant Salaries
What is the salary of a Principal Consultant in India?
Salary for a Principal Consultant in India ranges between ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹55.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 81 latest salaries received from various Principal Consultants across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Principal Consultants?
- BCG Principal Consultant Salary - ₹95.8 Lakhs per year
- Google Principal Consultant Salary - ₹83.7 Lakhs per year
- Vector Consulting Group Principal Consultant Salary - ₹81.8 Lakhs per year
- Novartis Principal Consultant Salary - ₹81.5 Lakhs per year
- ThoughtWorks Principal Consultant Salary - ₹77.3 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Principal Consultant in India?
Average starting Salary for Principal Consultant in India is around ₹8.0 Lakhs per year (₹66.7k per month). 8 years of minimum experience is required to be a Principal Consultant.
What is the highest salary for a Principal Consultant in India?
Highest salary that a Principal Consultant can earn is ₹138.8 Lakhs per year (₹11.6L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Principal Consultant in India?
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 275.0 Lakhs per year
- Management Consulting - ₹1.8 Lakhs to 190.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 150.0 Lakhs per year
- Emerging Technologies - ₹7.1 Lakhs to 60.0 Lakhs per year
- Recruitment - ₹1.1 Lakhs to 334.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Principal Consultant in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹11.3 Lakhs to 55.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹18.0 Lakhs to 57.0 Lakhs per year
- Noida - ₹17.5 Lakhs to 37.5 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹1.4 Lakhs to 26.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹2.0 Lakhs to 36.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Principal Consultant?
These are the top skills of a Principal Consultant based on 230 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Javascript
- Java
- Project Management
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