Principal Data Scientist
Annual salary range
₹20 Lakhs - ₹97 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byPrincipal Data Scientist Salary in India
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latest salaries
• updated:
20 Feb 2025
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Experience wise Principal Data Scientist salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
6
years
(33
salaries)
|  ₹18 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
7
years
(46
salaries)
| ₹23 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr |
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8
years
(76
salaries)
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹90 L/yr |
9
years
(62
salaries)
| ₹18.7 L/yr - ₹75.5 L/yr |
10
years
(72
salaries)
| ₹21.7 L/yr - ₹98 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
660 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.
(355
salaries)
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹96 L/yr |
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Engineering - Software & QA
Principal Data Scientist Salary
6 - 17
years
exp.
(62
salaries)
| ₹21.3 L/yr - ₹85 L/yr |
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Alcon
Principal Data Scientist
8 years exp.
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ThoughtWorks
Principal Data Scientist
14 years exp.
3d ago
Dassault Systemes
Principal Data Scientist
13 years exp.
3d ago
kipi.ai
Principal Data Scientist
17 years exp.
3d ago
McKinsey & Company
Principal Data Scientist
8 years exp.
5d ago
QUICK HEAL TECHNOLOGIES
Principal Data Scientist
14 years exp.
6d ago
Tiger Analytics
Principal Data Scientist
9 years exp.
1w ago
Accenture
Principal Data Scientist
13 years exp.
1w ago
Akaike Technologies
Principal Data Scientist
6 years exp.
1w ago
Foray Software
Principal Data Scientist
12 years exp.
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₹41 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr | |
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Principal Data Scientist
· 9-12 years
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Data Scientist
· 10-16 years
Michelin
Pune
Principal Data Scientist
· 3-7 years
Chubb Business Services India Private Limited
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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Principal Data Scientist Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Data Scientist
6 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹23 L/yr - ₹98 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Data Scientist
6 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹19.1 L/yr - ₹80 L/yr |
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Pune
Principal Data Scientist
7 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹15.5 L/yr - ₹72.6 L/yr |
Mumbai
Principal Data Scientist
6 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹22 L/yr - ₹97 L/yr |
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Principal Data Scientist
6 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹23 L/yr - ₹70 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 - ₹94 L/yr |
Internet
Principal Data Scientist
6 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹25 L/yr - ₹97 L/yr |
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Software Product
Principal Data Scientist
6 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹22.5 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
Analytics & KPO
Principal Data Scientist
7 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹22 L/yr - ₹1.1 Cr/yr |
Financial Services
Principal Data Scientist
6 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹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 ₹97.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 660 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
- Schneider Electric Principal Data Scientist Salary - ₹66.5 Lakhs per year
- AT&T Principal Data Scientist Salary - ₹62.4 Lakhs per year
- Oracle Principal Data Scientist Salary - ₹53.4 Lakhs per year
- Optum Global Solutions Principal Data Scientist Salary - ₹51.9 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
- Internet - ₹18.0 Lakhs to 103.0 Lakhs per year
- Telecom - ₹20.0 Lakhs to 93.0 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹2.0 Lakhs to 96.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹5.0 Lakhs to 852.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Principal Data Scientist in India?
- Pune - ₹1.3 Lakhs to 852.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 200.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹18.0 Lakhs to 102.0 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹14.0 Lakhs to 75.0 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 93 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Data Analytics
- Machine Learning
- Data Modeling
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