Principal Database Engineer
Annual salary range
₹14 Lakhs - ₹44 Lakhs
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Experience wise Principal Database Engineer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
9
years
(5
salaries)
|  ₹16.5 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr |
10
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹27 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr |
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11
years
(6
salaries)
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr |
12
years
(7
salaries)
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹44 L/yr |
13
years
(9
salaries)
| ₹24 L/yr - ₹43 L/yr |
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Principal Database Engineer Salary in
India ranges between ₹14
Lakhs to ₹44
Lakhs for
9 years of experience to 18 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
50 latest salaries received
from Principal Database Engineer.
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Principal Database Engineer salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Engineering - Software & QA
Principal Database Engineer Salary
9 - 18
years
exp.
(37
salaries)
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹44 L/yr |
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IT & Information Security
Principal Database Engineer Salary
11 - 15
years
exp.
(5
salaries)
| ₹22 L/yr - ₹40.5 L/yr |
Latest annual salaries shared by Principal Database Engineers
1w ago
Oracle
Principal Database Engineer
14 years exp.
2w ago
Sabre
Principal Database Engineer
13 years exp.
1mo ago
Cvent
Principal Database Engineer
16 years exp.
1mo ago
Oracle
Principal Database Engineer
15 years exp.
1mo ago
Herbalife International
Principal Database Engineer
16 years exp.
2mo ago
Cvent
Principal Database Engineer
13 years exp.
3mo ago
Oracle
Principal Database Engineer
13 years exp.
3mo ago
Sabre
Principal Database Engineer
15 years exp.
3mo ago
Archer Technologies
Principal Database Engineer
12 years exp.
4mo ago
MicroObjects
Principal Database Engineer
18 years exp.
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₹14.4 L/yr - ₹18.4 L/yr | |
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₹11 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr | |
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₹74.1 L/yr - ₹81.9 L/yr | |
9 yrs
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₹21.6 L/yr - ₹27.6 L/yr | |
11 yrs
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₹40.5 L/yr - ₹51.8 L/yr | |
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16 yrs
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₹32.4 L/yr - ₹41.4 L/yr | |
18 yrs
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₹36 L/yr - ₹46 L/yr | |
21 yrs
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₹50.4 L/yr - ₹55.7 L/yr | |
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14 yrs
exp.
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₹16 L/yr - ₹20.4 L/yr | |
15 yrs
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₹19.8 L/yr - ₹25.3 L/yr | |
Principal Database Engineer Jobs in India
Principal Database Engineer
· 3-8 years
Intone Networks
Remote
Principal Database Engineer
· 5-10 years
Quantified HR Private Limited
Chennai
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Principal Database Engineer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Database Engineer
9 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹44 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Database Engineer
9 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹44 L/yr |
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Kochi
Principal Database Engineer
9 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹44 L/yr |
Noida
Principal Database Engineer
9 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹44 L/yr |
New Delhi
Principal Database Engineer
9 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹44 L/yr |
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Principal Database Engineer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting
Principal Database Engineer
9 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹44 L/yr |
Internet
Principal Database Engineer
9 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹44 L/yr |
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Software Product
Principal Database Engineer
9 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹44 L/yr |
Emerging Technologies
Principal Database Engineer
9 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹44 L/yr |
Hardware & Networking
Principal Database Engineer
9 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹44 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Principal Database Engineer Salaries
What is the salary of a Principal Database Engineer in India?
Salary for a Principal Database Engineer in India ranges between ₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹44.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 50 latest salaries received from various Principal Database Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Principal Database Engineers?
- Cvent Principal Database Engineer Salary - ₹39.1 Lakhs per year
- Sabre Principal Database Engineer Salary - ₹37.7 Lakhs per year
- Planon Principal Database Engineer Salary - ₹30.3 Lakhs per year
- Oracle Principal Database Engineer Salary - ₹28.1 Lakhs per year
- HARMAN Principal Database Engineer Salary - ₹27.0 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Principal Database Engineer in India?
Average starting Salary for Principal Database Engineer in India is around ₹14.0 Lakhs per year (₹1.2L per month). 9 years of minimum experience is required to be a Principal Database Engineer.
What is the highest salary for a Principal Database Engineer in India?
Highest salary that a Principal Database Engineer can earn is ₹43.0 Lakhs per year (₹3.6L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Principal Database Engineer in India?
- Software Product - ₹10.9 Lakhs to 53.0 Lakhs per year
- Emerging Technologies - ₹18.0 Lakhs to 41.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹18.0 Lakhs to 45.0 Lakhs per year
- Consumer Electronics & Appliances - ₹27.0 Lakhs to 27.0 Lakhs per year
- Medical Equipment - ₹19.5 Lakhs to 30.9 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Principal Database Engineer in India?
- New Delhi - ₹19.5 Lakhs to 78.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹18.0 Lakhs to 45.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹15.0 Lakhs to 53.0 Lakhs per year
- Noida - ₹23.7 Lakhs to 30.9 Lakhs per year
- Kochi - ₹9.4 Lakhs to 20.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Principal Database Engineer?
These are the top skills of a Principal Database Engineer based on 2 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Application Development
- MySQL
- Consulting
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