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 |
|---|---|
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
(63
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
Kolkata ranges between ₹20
Lakhs to ₹97
Lakhs for
6 years of experience to 17 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
637 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
10 - 17
years
exp.
(3
salaries)
| ₹35 L/yr - ₹65 L/yr |
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Strategic & Top Management
Principal Data Scientist Salary
15
years
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
| ₹48.3 L/yr - ₹61.7 L/yr |
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Volkswagen Group Technology Solution
Principal Data Scientist
9 years exp.
1d ago
Bosch
Principal Data Scientist
14 years exp.
3d ago
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.
1w ago
Neoware Technology Solutions
Principal Data Scientist
10 years exp.
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Kolkata
(4 salaries)
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₹45 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr | |
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yrs
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Kolkata
(3 salaries)
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₹65 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr | |
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Kolkata
(3 salaries)
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₹24 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr | |
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Kolkata
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹50.6 L/yr - ₹56 L/yr | |
Principal Data Scientist Jobs in Kolkata
Principal Data Scientist
· 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
· 7-10 years
Eli Lilly and Company
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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3 -
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years
exp.
(9.7k salaries)
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr |
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4 -
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years
exp.
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| ₹12 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr |
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1 -
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years
exp.
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| ₹3.7 L/yr - ₹23.2 L/yr |
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1 -
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years
exp.
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| ₹9.5 L/yr - ₹11.5 L/yr |
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2 -
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years
exp.
(184 salaries)
| ₹2.3 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr |
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Oracle
Data Scientist
• posted on 04 Oct 2022
Likes
Great leave to work! Very professional work culture and great place for work life balance. No one will bother you beyond work hours.
read moreDislikes
No timely salary hikes! They pay less than market standards.
Accenture
Consultant in Bangalore / Bengaluru
• posted on 16 Jul 2022
Likes
Good compensation, Security
Dislikes
A mix of decent, bad and some really bad projects. Focus is not delivering the best work in the project but on selling the next project. Promotions and performance on projects is weakly correlated.
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Data Analyst in Mumbai
• posted on 12 Sep 2023
Likes
Well balanced work life and supporting management. Brilliant working culture
Dislikes
Salary hike is little bit low
Accenture
Data Scientist
• posted on 30 May 2022
Likes
Work from home Bonus and benefits HR department
Dislikes
Bad and unprofessional management No work life balance
Oracle
Consultant in Noida
• posted on 30 Mar 2018
Likes
This could be one of the best companies in India in terms of work life balance, supportive team member (not only project), learning experience and growth opportunities
read moreDislikes
there is nothing to dislike. just few downsides on compensation and 'self-help' policy of oracle which is a bit confusing for new joinees
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Principal Data Scientist Salary In Other 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
exp.
| ₹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 637 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 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 51 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Data Analysis
- Machine Learning
- Data Modeling
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