Principal Data Scientist
Annual salary range
₹20 Lakhs - ₹97 Lakhs
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Experience wise Principal Data Scientist salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
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6
years
(31
salaries)
|  ₹21 L/yr - ₹72 L/yr |
7
years
(44
salaries)
| ₹21 L/yr - ₹95 L/yr |
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8
years
(71
salaries)
| ₹20.3 L/yr - ₹97 L/yr |
9
years
(62
salaries)
| ₹22 L/yr - ₹93 L/yr |
10
years
(70
salaries)
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹97 L/yr |
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Principal Data Scientist Salary in
India ranges between ₹20
Lakhs to ₹97
Lakhs for
6 years of experience to 17 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
635 latest salaries received
from Principal Data Scientist.
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Principal Data Scientist salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Data Science & Analytics
Principal Data Scientist Salary
6 - 17
years
exp.
(337
salaries)
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹96 L/yr |
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Engineering - Software & QA
Principal Data Scientist Salary
6 - 17
years
exp.
(61
salaries)
| ₹21.3 L/yr - ₹94 L/yr |
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Volkswagen Group Technology Solution
Principal Data Scientist
9 years exp.
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Principal Data Scientist
14 years exp.
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Signify
Principal Data Scientist
14 years exp.
3d ago
Wipro
Principal Data Scientist
11 years exp.
4d ago
Red Hat
Principal Data Scientist
9 years exp.
4d ago
Tibil Solutions
Principal Data Scientist
9 years exp.
5d ago
Accenture
Principal Data Scientist
11 years exp.
6d ago
Bajaj Finserv Health
Principal Data Scientist
11 years exp.
6d ago
LTIMindtree
Principal Data Scientist
13 years exp.
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Neoware Technology Solutions
Principal Data Scientist
10 years exp.
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Principal Data Scientist Jobs in India
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· 10-16 years
FIS Global Business Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
Principal Data Scientist
· 14-16 years
Capgemini Technology Services India Limited
Mumbai
Principal Data Scientist
· 10-12 years
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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Data Scientist
• posted on 01 Aug 2022
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Good people, always ready to help, good tech stack and cloud projects
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• posted on 27 Dec 2021
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• posted on 16 Jul 2022
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• posted on 30 Mar 2018
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• posted on 12 Mar 2024
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work culture very nice and promotion and variable bonus features is the best i have experienced till now.
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Principal Data Scientist Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Data Scientist
6 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹97 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Data Scientist
6 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹97 L/yr |
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Pune
Principal Data Scientist
6 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹97 L/yr |
Mumbai
Principal Data Scientist
6 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹97 L/yr |
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Principal Data Scientist
6 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹97 L/yr |
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Principal Data Scientist Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting
Principal Data Scientist
6 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹97 L/yr |
Internet
Principal Data Scientist
6 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹97 L/yr |
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Software Product
Principal Data Scientist
6 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹97 L/yr |
Analytics & KPO
Principal Data Scientist
6 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹97 L/yr |
Financial Services
Principal Data Scientist
6 -
17
years
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| ₹20 L/yr - ₹97 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 ₹97.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 635 latest salaries received from various Principal Data Scientists across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Principal Data Scientists?
- UnitedHealth Principal Data Scientist Salary - ₹79.6 Lakhs per year
- AT&T Principal Data Scientist Salary - ₹62.4 Lakhs per year
- Verizon Principal Data Scientist Salary - ₹57.6 Lakhs per year
- Oracle Principal Data Scientist Salary - ₹53.2 Lakhs per year
- Optum Principal Data Scientist Salary - ₹51.7 Lakhs per year
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).
What are the top paying industries for Principal Data Scientist in India?
- Software Product - ₹19.5 Lakhs to 204.4 Lakhs per year
- Emerging Technologies - ₹19.7 Lakhs to 102.0 Lakhs per year
- Internet - ₹18.0 Lakhs to 103.0 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹2.0 Lakhs to 96.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹5.0 Lakhs to 97.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Principal Data Scientist in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 200.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹1.3 Lakhs to 127.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹18.0 Lakhs to 102.0 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹14.0 Lakhs to 70.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹2.0 Lakhs to 100.0 Lakhs per year
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 53 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Data Analysis
- Machine Learning
- Data Modeling
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