Principal Development Engineer
Annual salary range
₹11.4 Lakhs - ₹31 Lakhs
Very High Confidence 
Very High Confidence means the data is based on a large number of latest salaries.
AmbitionBox
Search
Reviews
- Reviews
- Salaries
- Interview Questions
- About Company
- Benefits
- Jobs
- Office Photos
- Community
Filter salaries byPrincipal Development Engineer Salary in India (Updated 2025)
based on 148
latest salaries
• updated:
14 Mar 2025
Select an experience to get the exact salary
Salary of majority employees
Principal Development Engineer Salary in India ranges between ₹11.4 Lakhs to ₹31 Lakhs for 5 years of experience to 13 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 148 latest salaries received from Principal Development...
Read More
| Company Name | Avg. annual salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
6 -
11
yrs
exp.
(124 salaries)
|
₹10 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr | |
10 -
18
yrs
exp.
(19 salaries)
|
₹15 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr | |
Login to view exact salary
| ||
4 -
6
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
|
₹12 L/yr - ₹22.5 L/yr | |
6 -
8
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
|
₹27.9 L/yr - ₹35.7 L/yr | |
11 -
12
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹27.4 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr | |
6 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹18.7 L/yr - ₹23.9 L/yr | |
6 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹15.3 L/yr - ₹19.6 L/yr | |
15 -
16
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹27 L/yr - ₹34.5 L/yr | |
Login to view exact salary
| ||
6 -
11
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹24.5 L/yr - ₹31.3 L/yr | |
Latest annual salaries shared by Principal Development Engineers
1w ago
Dell
Principal Development Engineer
6 years exp.
1w ago
Calsoft
Principal Development Engineer
8 years exp.
2w ago
Calsoft
Principal Development Engineer
8 years exp.
1mo ago
Calsoft
Principal Development Engineer
9 years exp.
1mo ago
Calsoft
Principal Development Engineer
9 years exp.
1mo ago
Calsoft
Principal Development Engineer
6 years exp.
1mo ago
Calsoft
Principal Development Engineer
7 years exp.
1mo ago
Calsoft
Principal Development Engineer
9 years exp.
1mo ago
Calsoft
Principal Development Engineer
6 years exp.
1mo ago
Calsoft
Principal Development Engineer
6 years exp.
View all latest salaries
Principal Development Engineer salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
5
years
(1
salaries)
|  ₹25.5 L/yr - ₹25.5 L/yr |
6
years
(40
salaries)
| ₹11.5 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr |
Login to view exact salary
| |
7
years
(46
salaries)
| ₹11 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
8
years
(31
salaries)
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr |
9
years
(14
salaries)
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹27.7 L/yr |
View all salaries by experience
Similar Designation Salary
| Similar Designation | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Software Development Engineer Salary
0 -
6
years
exp.
(23.4k salaries)
| ₹3.3 L/yr - ₹26.1 L/yr |
Project Engineer Salary
1 -
9
years
exp.
(1L salaries)
| ₹2.2 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr |
Login to view exact salary
| |
Associate Software Engineer Salary
0 -
3
years
exp.
(89.7k salaries)
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
Application Development Analyst Salary
1 -
4
years
exp.
(27k salaries)
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹10.2 L/yr |
Senior Software Engineer Salary
3 -
9
years
exp.
(4.4L salaries)
| ₹5.4 L/yr - ₹27.3 L/yr |
View more similar designations
Salary related reviews by similar designations like Principal Development Engineer
FIS
Senior Software Engineer
• posted on 12 Feb 2025
Likes
company work culture is good and work life balance is good.
- Skill development - Good
+2 more
Dislikes
Salary hike is very low just give hike between 5-10% after a year.
Calsoft
Principal Development Engineer
• posted on 07 Oct 2023
Likes
Flexibility of Working hours. Support provided by Reporting Managers.
- Skill development - Good
+4 more
Dislikes
Less salary and other benefits. not much good food options available nearby, have to rely on canteen or vending machine or zomato-swiggy. No transport facility available.
read moreFIS
Software Engineer
• posted on 07 Dec 2023
Likes
1. Work life balance is good 2. Relax environment 3. Job security
- Job security - Good
+2 more
Dislikes
1. Salary and compensations are not as per market standards 2. Slow hike and growth 3. Old legacy technologies
read moreFIS
Senior Software Engineer
• posted on 25 Apr 2023
Likes
Work culture is good. Have hybrid working model.
- Salary - Excellent
+3 more
Dislikes
Layoffs happening in the company. No salary hikes this year.
Principal Development Engineer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Pune
Principal Development Engineer
5 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹11 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Development Engineer
6 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹13.5 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr |
Login to view exact salary
| |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Development Engineer
6 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹12.9 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr |
Kolkata
Principal Development Engineer
6 -
10
years
exp.
| ₹16 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr |
Indore
Principal Development Engineer
7 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹16.7 L/yr - ₹22.5 L/yr |
View More
Principal Development Engineer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting Principal Development Engineer
5 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹11 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr |
Hardware & Networking Principal Development Engineer
6 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹11.4 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
Login to view exact salary
| |
Software Product Principal Development Engineer
6 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹32.5 L/yr |
Consulting Principal Development Engineer
6 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr |
Financial Services Principal Development Engineer
5 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹30.5 L/yr |
View More
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) about Principal Development Engineer Salaries
What is the salary of a Principal Development Engineer in India?
The salary of a Principal Development Engineer in India varies based on experience, location, company & Industry.
On average, Principal Development Engineer salaries ranges from ₹11.4 Lakhs to ₹31.0 Lakhs per year. Top companies and specialized roles may offer higher compensation.
The average starting salary is around ₹11.4 Lakhs to ₹31.0 Lakhs per year, with the highest salary reaching ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹31.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 148 salaries received from various Principal Development Engineers across industries.
The average starting salary is around ₹11.4 Lakhs to ₹31.0 Lakhs per year, with the highest salary reaching ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹31.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 148 salaries received from various Principal Development Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying cities for Principal Development Engineer in India?
The annual salary for Principal Development Engineer in India varies by location. Top paying cities for Principal Development Engineer are
Salary expectations for Principal Development Engineer may vary based on job roles, experience, and specific employer requirements.
| Principal Development Engineer Salary in Pune | ₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year |
| Principal Development Engineer Salary in Bangalore / Bengaluru | ₹13.5 Lakhs to ₹31.0 Lakhs per year |
| Principal Development Engineer Salary in Hyderabad / Secunderabad | ₹12.9 Lakhs to ₹21.0 Lakhs per year |
| Principal Development Engineer Salary in Kolkata | ₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹33.0 Lakhs per year |
| Principal Development Engineer Salary in Indore | ₹16.7 Lakhs to ₹22.5 Lakhs per year |
What are the top paying industries for Principal Development Engineer in India?
Top 5 paying Industries for Principal Development Engineer in India are:
| Principal Development Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting | ₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹31.0 Lakhs per year |
| Principal Development Engineer Salary in Hardware & Networking | ₹11.4 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year |
| Principal Development Engineer Salary in Software Product | ₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹32.5 Lakhs per year |
| Principal Development Engineer Salary in Consulting | ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹31.0 Lakhs per year |
| Principal Development Engineer Salary in Financial Services | ₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹30.5 Lakhs per year |
How does experience affect salaries of a Principal Development Engineer in India?
Experience significantly impacts a Principal Development Engineer salary in India. Salaries increase with experience, as Principal Development Engineer take on more complex tasks, responsibilities, and leadership roles.
Principal Development Engineer salary at different experience level are as follows:
and so on.
| Experience | Average Salary Range |
|---|---|
| 5 years | ₹25.5 Lakhs to ₹25.5 Lakhs per year |
| 6 years | ₹11.5 Lakhs to ₹31.0 Lakhs per year |
| 7 years | ₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year |
| 8 years | ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹27.0 Lakhs per year |
Tell us how to improve this page.
Popular Tools
- Home >
- Salaries >
- Principal Development Engineer Salary
Rate your company