Principal Design Engineer
Annual salary range
₹12 Lakhs - ₹48 Lakhs
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• updated:
19 Dec 2024
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Experience wise Principal Design Engineer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
8
years
(2
salaries)
|  ₹12 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr |
9
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹47 L/yr |
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10
years
(15
salaries)
| ₹15 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
11
years
(12
salaries)
| ₹12.1 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
12
years
(20
salaries)
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹43 L/yr |
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Principal Design Engineer Salary in
India ranges between ₹12
Lakhs to ₹48
Lakhs for
8 years of experience to 18 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
167 latest salaries received
from Principal Design Engineer.
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Principal Design Engineer salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Engineering - Software & QA
Principal Design Engineer Salary
11 - 17
years
exp.
(12
salaries)
| ₹15.5 L/yr - ₹22.5 L/yr |
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Research & Development
Principal Design Engineer Salary
10 - 16
years
exp.
(11
salaries)
| ₹15 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
Latest annual salaries shared by Principal Design Engineers
3d ago
Microchip Technology
Principal Design Engineer
16 years exp.
1mo ago
Schneider Electric
Principal Design Engineer
11 years exp.
2mo ago
Parason Machinery
Principal Design Engineer
12 years exp.
2mo ago
Ramboll
Principal Design Engineer
14 years exp.
2mo ago
Ramboll
Principal Design Engineer
13 years exp.
2mo ago
Cadence Design Systems
Principal Design Engineer
12 years exp.
2mo ago
MTU
Principal Design Engineer
10 years exp.
3mo ago
Ampere Computing
Principal Design Engineer
14 years exp.
3mo ago
Infineon Technologies
Principal Design Engineer
18 years exp.
3mo ago
Maire Tecnimont
Principal Design Engineer
11 years exp.
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₹15.5 L/yr - ₹22.6 L/yr | 5 job openings |
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₹17 L/yr - ₹19.2 L/yr | |
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₹20 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr | |
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yrs
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₹7.4 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr | |
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₹4 L/yr - ₹5.1 L/yr | |
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₹19.8 L/yr - ₹25.3 L/yr | |
16 yrs
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₹16.7 L/yr - ₹21.3 L/yr | |
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16 yrs
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₹16.2 L/yr - ₹20.7 L/yr | |
Principal Design Engineer Jobs in India
Principal Design Engineer
· 8-15 years
Jacobs
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Principal Design Engineer
· 5-10 years
Siemens Limited
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Design Engineer
· 1-9 years
Cadence Design Systems
Noida
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Salary related reviews by similar designations like Principal Design Engineer
Jacobs Engineering Group
Senior Design Engineer
• posted on 06 Nov 2024
Likes
Work life balance, job security and company culture is very good
Dislikes
Salary is bit low as per market standards
Jacobs Engineering Group
Piping Engineer
• posted on 19 Apr 2023
Dislikes
Don’t expect a promotion or any recognition based on your work, only your terms with your boss can help you in that……
Jacobs Engineering Group
Design Engineer
• posted on 28 May 2023
Likes
Work & personal life balance is good, provide good facilities, various types of benefits, good salary structure.
read moreDislikes
Promotion is due from long time.
Jacobs Engineering Group
Design Engineer
• posted on 28 Oct 2022
Likes
Great company culture and people. People are at the heart of Jacobs. A lot of emphasis is also placed on the work-life balance. Managers are concerned about their work-force and ensure that the team stays and works together as a family.
read moreDislikes
Slightly low on the salary - base pay is not competitive to what is being offered by the market. Need to work overtime to compensate for the gap
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Principal Design Engineer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Design Engineer
8 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr |
Mumbai
Principal Design Engineer
8 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr |
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Chennai
Principal Design Engineer
8 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr |
Pune
Principal Design Engineer
8 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr |
New Delhi
Principal Design Engineer
8 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr |
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Principal Design Engineer Salary In Other Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Engineering & Construction
Principal Design Engineer
8 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr |
Semiconductors
Principal Design Engineer
8 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr |
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Manufacturing
Principal Design Engineer
8 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr |
Architecture & Interior Design
Principal Design Engineer
8 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr |
Electronics
Principal Design Engineer
8 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Principal Design Engineer Salaries
What is the salary of a Principal Design Engineer in India?
Salary for a Principal Design Engineer in India ranges between ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹48.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 167 latest salaries received from various Principal Design Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Principal Design Engineers?
- NXP Semiconductors Principal Design Engineer Salary - ₹45.7 Lakhs per year
- Cadence Design Systems Principal Design Engineer Salary - ₹44.0 Lakhs per year
- Worley Principal Design Engineer Salary - ₹22.8 Lakhs per year
- Jacobs Engineering Group Principal Design Engineer Salary - ₹19.4 Lakhs per year
- Petrofac Engineering India Principal Design Engineer Salary - ₹18.9 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Principal Design Engineer in India?
Average starting Salary for Principal Design Engineer in India is around ₹12.0 Lakhs per year (₹1.0L per month). 8 years of minimum experience is required to be a Principal Design Engineer.
What is the highest salary for a Principal Design Engineer in India?
Highest salary that a Principal Design Engineer can earn is ₹51.0 Lakhs per year (₹4.3L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Principal Design Engineer in India?
- Semiconductors - ₹16.5 Lakhs to 98.0 Lakhs per year
- Engineering & Construction - ₹6.6 Lakhs to 98.0 Lakhs per year
- Oil & Gas - ₹16.0 Lakhs to 35.6 Lakhs per year
- Electronics Manufacturing - ₹14.8 Lakhs to 27.2 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹4.4 Lakhs to 38.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Principal Design Engineer in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹17.0 Lakhs to 22.2 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹16.0 Lakhs to 22.5 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹15.5 Lakhs to 22.6 Lakhs per year
- Navi Mumbai - ₹15.5 Lakhs to 17.5 Lakhs per year
- Ahmedabad - ₹9.9 Lakhs to 15.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Principal Design Engineer?
These are the top skills of a Principal Design Engineer based on 11 jobs posted by employers.
- Python
- Debugging
- Perl
- Analog
- System Verilog
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