Principal Data Scientist

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Principal Data Scientist Salary in India (Updated 2025)

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₹20 Lakhs - ₹96 Lakhs

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Principal Data Scientist Salary in India ranges between ₹20 Lakhs to ₹96 Lakhs for 6 years of experience to 17 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 665 latest salaries received from Principal Data... Read More
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Principal Data Scientist salaries by

Years of experience Avg. annual salary
6 years
(34 salaries)
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₹18 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr

7 years
(46 salaries)
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₹23 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr

8 years
(76 salaries)
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₹18 L/yr - ₹90 L/yr

9 years
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₹18.7 L/yr - ₹75.5 L/yr

10 years
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₹21.7 L/yr - ₹98 L/yr

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Principal Data Scientist Jobs in India

Principal Data Scientist

· 6-10 years

Oracle India Pvt. Ltd.

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Bangalore / Bengaluru

Principal Data Scientist

· 4-7 years

HDFC Life Insurance

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Principal Data Scientist

· 9-12 years

GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited

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Bangalore / Bengaluru

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Principal Data Scientist Salary By Locations

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Bangalore / Bengaluru
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6 - 17 years exp.
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₹23 L/yr - ₹98 L/yr

Hyderabad / Secunderabad
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6 - 17 years exp.
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₹19.1 L/yr - ₹80 L/yr

Pune
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7 - 17 years exp.
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₹15.5 L/yr - ₹72.6 L/yr

Mumbai
Principal Data Scientist
6 - 17 years exp.
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₹22 L/yr - ₹97 L/yr

Gurgaon / Gurugram
Principal Data Scientist
6 - 16 years exp.
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₹23 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr

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Principal Data Scientist Salary By Industries

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IT Services & Consulting

Principal Data Scientist
6 - 17 years exp.
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₹20 L/yr - ₹90 L/yr

Software Product

Principal Data Scientist
6 - 17 years exp.
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₹23.2 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr

Internet

Principal Data Scientist
6 - 17 years exp.
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₹25 L/yr - ₹97 L/yr

Analytics & KPO

Principal Data Scientist
7 - 17 years exp.
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₹22 L/yr - ₹1.1 Cr/yr

Financial Services

Principal Data Scientist
6 - 17 years exp.
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₹16 L/yr - ₹96 L/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions about Principal Data Scientist Salaries

What is the salary of a Principal Data Scientist in India?
Salary for a Principal Data Scientist in India ranges between ₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹96.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 665 latest salaries received from various Principal Data Scientists across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Principal Data Scientists?
What is the starting salary for a Principal Data Scientist in India?
Average starting Salary for Principal Data Scientist in India is around ₹20.0 Lakhs per year (₹1.7L per month). 6 years of minimum experience is required to be a Principal Data Scientist.
What is the highest salary for a Principal Data Scientist in India?
Highest salary that a Principal Data Scientist can earn is ₹94.0 Lakhs per year (₹7.8L per month).
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What are the popular/top skills required to become a Principal Data Scientist?
These are the top skills of a Principal Data Scientist based on 54 jobs posted by employers.
  • SQL
  • Python
  • Data Analytics
  • Machine Learning
  • Data Modeling

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