Principal Development Engineer
Annual salary range
₹17.1 Lakhs - ₹21.9 Lakhs
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Principal Development Engineer Salary in
Chennai ranges between ₹17.1
Lakhs to ₹21.9
Lakhs for
10 years of experience to 10 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
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| Company Name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
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10 -
16
yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(3 salaries)
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₹19 L/yr - ₹24.2 L/yr | |
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13 yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹33 L/yr - ₹42.2 L/yr | |
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• posted on 17 Jun 2024
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• 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.
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• posted on 03 Jun 2024
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• posted on 17 Oct 2023
Likes
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Principal Development Engineer Salary In Other Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Pune
Principal Development Engineer
5 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹11.4 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Development Engineer
6 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹13.5 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr |
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Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Development Engineer
6 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹12.9 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
Kolkata
Principal Development Engineer
6 -
10
years
exp.
| ₹16 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr |
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Principal Development Engineer
6 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹11.7 L/yr - ₹23.9 L/yr |
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Principal Development Engineer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting
Principal Development Engineer
5 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹11.5 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr |
Hardware & Networking
Principal Development Engineer
6 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹11.8 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
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Software Product
Principal Development Engineer
6 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr |
Manufacturing
Principal Development Engineer
6 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹15 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr |
FinTech
Principal Development Engineer
10 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹15 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Principal Development Engineer Salaries
What is the salary of a Principal Development Engineer in India?
Salary for a Principal Development Engineer in India ranges between ₹17.1 Lakhs to ₹21.9 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 1 latest salaries received from various Principal Development Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Principal Development Engineers?
- FIS Principal Development Engineer Salary - ₹24.5 Lakhs per year
- Calsoft Principal Development Engineer Salary - ₹21.8 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Principal Development Engineer in India?
Average starting Salary for Principal Development Engineer in India is around ₹17.1 Lakhs per year (₹1.4L per month). 10 years of minimum experience is required to be a Principal Development Engineer.
What is the highest salary for a Principal Development Engineer in India?
Highest salary that a Principal Development Engineer can earn is ₹31.0 Lakhs per year (₹2.6L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Principal Development Engineer in India?
- Media & Entertainment - ₹36.7 Lakhs to 36.7 Lakhs per year
- FinTech - ₹19.0 Lakhs to 22.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Principal Development Engineer in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹9.0 Lakhs to 51.8 Lakhs per year
- Kolkata - ₹16.0 Lakhs to 33.0 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹13.0 Lakhs to 26.1 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹12.9 Lakhs to 30.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹10.0 Lakhs to 35.6 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Principal Development Engineer?
These are the top skills of a Principal Development Engineer based on 1 job posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- AWS
- MySQL
- Computer Science
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