Principal Data Scientist
Annual salary range
₹28 Lakhs - ₹1.4 Crore
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Experience wise Principal Data Scientist salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
8
years
(2
salaries)
|  ₹28 L/yr - ₹46 L/yr |
9
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹51 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr |
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10
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹76 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
11
years
(4
salaries)
| ₹28 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
12
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹51 L/yr - ₹94 L/yr |
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Principal Data Scientist Salary in
India ranges between ₹28
Lakhs to ₹1.4
Crore for
8 years of experience to 16 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
18 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
8 - 15
years
exp.
(12
salaries)
| ₹28 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
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Consulting
Principal Data Scientist Salary
15 - 16
years
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
| ₹1.1 Cr/yr - ₹1.6 Cr/yr |
Latest annual salaries shared by Principal Data Scientists
1d ago
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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10 -
12
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹51 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr | 2 job openings |
15 -
16
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
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₹75 L/yr - ₹1.6 Cr/yr | |
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12 -
13
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
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₹60 L/yr - ₹94 L/yr | |
8 -
9
yrs
exp.
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₹43.7 L/yr - ₹55.8 L/yr | |
8 -
11
yrs
exp.
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₹25.2 L/yr - ₹32.2 L/yr | |
10 yrs
exp.
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₹96.9 L/yr - ₹1.1 Cr/yr | |
16 yrs
exp.
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₹1.1 Cr/yr - ₹1.3 Cr/yr | |
11 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹80.8 L/yr - ₹89.3 L/yr | 1 job opening |
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11 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹49.6 L/yr - ₹54.8 L/yr | |
15 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹61.8 L/yr - ₹68.3 L/yr | |
Principal Data Scientist Jobs in India
Principal Data Scientist
· 14-16 years
Capgemini Technology Services India Limited
Mumbai
Principal Data Scientist
· 7-10 years
Eli Lilly and Company
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Data Scientist
· 5-9 years
Sandoz
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
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| ₹5.7 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
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years
exp.
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| ₹12.8 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
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2 -
9
years
exp.
(664 salaries)
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr |
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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 In Other 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 ₹28.0 Lakhs to ₹140.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 18 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 ₹28.0 Lakhs per year (₹2.3L per month). 8 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?
- New Delhi - ₹102.0 Lakhs to 102.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹28.0 Lakhs to 160.0 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 29 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Data Analysis
- Machine Learning
- Data Modeling
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