Principal Developer
Annual salary range
₹12 Lakhs - ₹48.7 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byPrincipal Developer Salary in India (Updated 2025)
based on 164
latest salaries
• updated:
8 Mar 2025
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Salary of majority employees
Experience wise Principal Developer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
6
years
(3
salaries)
|  ₹15 L/yr - ₹47.5 L/yr |
7
years
(9
salaries)
| ₹8 L/yr - ₹65 L/yr |
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8
years
(15
salaries)
| ₹13.2 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
9
years
(21
salaries)
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹49 L/yr |
10
years
(20
salaries)
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr |
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Principal Developer Salary in
India ranges between ₹12
Lakhs to ₹48.7
Lakhs for
6 years of experience to 16 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
164 latest salaries received
from Principal Developer.
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Principal Developer salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Engineering - Software & QA
Principal Developer Salary
7 - 16
years
exp.
(103
salaries)
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr |
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Research & Development
Principal Developer Salary
8 - 11
years
exp.
(4
salaries)
| ₹24 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr |
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Latest annual salaries shared by Principal Developers
4d ago
NeuraFlash
Principal Developer
8 years exp.
6d ago
United Airlines
Principal Developer
11 years exp.
1w ago
Nomura Holdings
Principal Developer
14 years exp.
2w ago
Kenla Systems
Principal Developer
16 years exp.
2w ago
Nomura Holdings
Principal Developer
10 years exp.
2w ago
DXC Technology
Principal Developer
15 years exp.
2w ago
Sitero
Principal Developer
14 years exp.
3w ago
Advance Auto Parts
Principal Developer
13 years exp.
3w ago
Mindset Consulting
Principal Developer
9 years exp.
4w ago
Nomura Holdings
Principal Developer
16 years exp.
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10 -
16
yrs
exp.
(36 salaries)
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₹18.1 L/yr - ₹41.5 L/yr | 2 job openings |
9 -
15
yrs
exp.
(10 salaries)
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₹10 L/yr - ₹28.9 L/yr | |
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10 -
17
yrs
exp.
(8 salaries)
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₹25 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr | |
7 -
18
yrs
exp.
(7 salaries)
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₹22.8 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr | |
8 -
16
yrs
exp.
(6 salaries)
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₹13.2 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr | |
7 -
10
yrs
exp.
(5 salaries)
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₹11.5 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr | |
8 -
11
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹21.5 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr | |
7 -
8
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹8 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr | |
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12 -
13
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹48.7 L/yr - ₹64 L/yr | |
Principal Developer Jobs in India
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· 5-10 years
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· 8-12 years
NOMURA CAPITAL (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED
Mumbai
Principal Developer
· 5-10 years
Cognex Corporation
Noida
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Principal Developer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Developer
7 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹18.3 L/yr - ₹40.1 L/yr |
Mumbai
Principal Developer
8 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹19 L/yr - ₹38.7 L/yr |
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Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Developer
8 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹10.4 L/yr - ₹58 L/yr |
Pune
Principal Developer
6 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹15 L/yr - ₹52.6 L/yr |
Chennai
Principal Developer
8 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
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Principal Developer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Financial Services Principal Developer
8 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹13.5 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr |
Investment Banking / Venture Capital / Private Equity Principal Developer
10 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹41.5 L/yr |
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IT Services & Consulting Principal Developer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹13.2 L/yr - ₹39 L/yr |
Internet Principal Developer
6 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹14.1 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr |
Software Product Principal Developer
6 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹10.4 L/yr - ₹47.5 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Principal Developer Salaries
What is the salary of a Principal Developer in India?
Salary for a Principal Developer in India ranges between ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹48.7 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 164 latest salaries received from various Principal Developers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Principal Developers?
- Herbalife International Principal Developer Salary - ₹35.2 Lakhs per year
- Nokia Principal Developer Salary - ₹30.7 Lakhs per year
- Nomura Holdings Principal Developer Salary - ₹30.1 Lakhs per year
- Oracle Principal Developer Salary - ₹22.1 Lakhs per year
- Cognizant Principal Developer Salary - ₹17.7 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Principal Developer in India?
Average starting Salary for Principal Developer in India is around ₹12.0 Lakhs per year (₹1.0L per month). 6 years of minimum experience is required to be a Principal Developer.
What is the highest salary for a Principal Developer in India?
Highest salary that a Principal Developer can earn is ₹45.0 Lakhs per year (₹3.8L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Principal Developer in India?
- Telecom - ₹21.0 Lakhs to 45.0 Lakhs per year
- Investment Banking / Venture Capital / Private Equity - ₹18.1 Lakhs to 41.5 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹10.0 Lakhs to 49.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹10.0 Lakhs to 40.1 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹8.0 Lakhs to 40.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Principal Developer in India?
- Pune - ₹5.0 Lakhs to 65.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹18.1 Lakhs to 41.5 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹8.0 Lakhs to 49.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹10.0 Lakhs to 64.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹8.3 Lakhs to 40.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Principal Developer?
These are the top skills of a Principal Developer based on 9 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Javascript
- Java
- Recruitment
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