Principal Data Scientist
Annual salary range
₹22 Lakhs - ₹97 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byPrincipal Data Scientist Salary in Mumbai
based on 38
latest salaries
• updated:
5 Feb 2025
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Experience wise Principal Data Scientist salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
6
years
(6
salaries)
|  ₹21 L/yr - ₹43 L/yr |
7
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹24 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr |
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8
years
(5
salaries)
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹96 L/yr |
9
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹26 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr |
10
years
(6
salaries)
| ₹22 L/yr - ₹97 L/yr |
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Principal Data Scientist Salary in
Mumbai ranges between ₹22
Lakhs to ₹97
Lakhs for
6 years of experience to 17 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
38 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 - 15
years
exp.
(18
salaries)
| ₹22 L/yr - ₹96 L/yr |
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Engineering - Software & QA
Principal Data Scientist Salary
6 - 10
years
exp.
(3
salaries)
| ₹26 L/yr - ₹30 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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₹24 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr | |
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Mumbai
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₹22 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr | |
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₹34.2 L/yr - ₹43.7 L/yr | |
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₹91.2 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr | |
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₹18 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr | |
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₹28.4 L/yr - ₹36.2 L/yr | |
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₹92.2 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr | |
Principal Data Scientist Jobs in Mumbai
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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Data Scientist
• posted on 04 Oct 2022
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Great leave to work! Very professional work culture and great place for work life balance. No one will bother you beyond work hours.
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• posted on 12 Sep 2023
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• posted on 16 Jul 2022
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• posted on 16 Sep 2023
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Data Scientist in Bangalore / Bengaluru
• posted on 01 Aug 2022
Likes
Good people, always ready to help, good tech stack and cloud projects
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Principal Data Scientist Salary In Other 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 |
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Principal Data Scientist
6 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹23 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr |
Noida
Principal Data Scientist
6 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹21.5 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/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 - ₹90 L/yr |
Software Product
Principal Data Scientist
6 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹23.2 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
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Internet
Principal Data Scientist
6 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹25 L/yr - ₹97 L/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 ₹22.0 Lakhs to ₹97.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 38 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 ₹22.0 Lakhs per year (₹1.8L 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?
- Internet - ₹43.0 Lakhs to 102.0 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹24.0 Lakhs to 91.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹18.0 Lakhs to 97.0 Lakhs per year
- Electronics Manufacturing - ₹29.5 Lakhs to 31.0 Lakhs per year
- Pharma - ₹24.5 Lakhs to 42.2 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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