Principal Data Scientist
Annual salary range
₹20 Lakhs - ₹93 Lakhs
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Experience wise Principal Data Scientist salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
6
years
(6
salaries)
|  ₹21 L/yr - ₹2 Cr/yr |
7
years
(18
salaries)
| ₹21 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr |
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8
years
(26
salaries)
| ₹20.3 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr |
9
years
(21
salaries)
| ₹15.4 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr |
10
years
(32
salaries)
| ₹22 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
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Principal Data Scientist Salary in
India ranges between ₹20
Lakhs to ₹93
Lakhs for
6 years of experience to 17 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
241 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.
(122
salaries)
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹90 L/yr |
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Engineering - Software & QA
Principal Data Scientist Salary
6 - 15
years
exp.
(28
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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₹25.2 L/yr - ₹32.2 L/yr | |
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Principal Data Scientist Jobs in India
Principal Data Scientist
· 10-18 years
WorleyParsons Sdn Bhd
Mumbai
Principal Data Scientist
· 7-13 years
GE Transportation
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Data Scientist
· 10-16 years
FIS Global Business Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
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• posted on 09 Mar 2019
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• posted on 20 Aug 2023
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• posted on 12 Sep 2023
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• posted on 12 May 2021
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• posted on 16 Jul 2022
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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 In Other Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Software Product
Principal Data Scientist
6 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹23.2 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
Internet
Principal Data Scientist
6 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹25 L/yr - ₹97 L/yr |
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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 |
Manufacturing
Principal Data Scientist
6 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹19.1 L/yr - ₹70 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 ₹93.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 241 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 - ₹65.5 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 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 97.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Principal Data Scientist in India?
- Mumbai - ₹18.0 Lakhs to 97.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹12.0 Lakhs to 200.0 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹19.9 Lakhs to 75.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹12.0 Lakhs to 127.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹18.7 Lakhs to 93.0 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 92 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Machine Learning
- Data Modeling
- Data Science
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