Principal Development Engineer
Annual salary range
₹17.1 Lakhs - ₹21.9 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byPrincipal Development Engineer Salary in Chennai
• updated:
10 Jul 2022
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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
1 latest salaries received
from Principal Development Engineer.
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Latest annual salaries shared by Principal Development Engineers
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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.
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| Company Name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
10 -
17
yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(4 salaries)
|
₹19 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr | |
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13 yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹33 L/yr - ₹42.2 L/yr | |
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Senior Software Engineer in Chandigarh
• 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.
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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
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• posted on 03 Jun 2024
Likes
Work life balance and support from management
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• posted on 20 Dec 2022
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 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 - ₹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 |
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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 |
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| |
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 |
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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 - ₹25.2 Lakhs per year
- Calsoft Principal Development Engineer Salary - ₹21.3 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
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹19.0 Lakhs to 31.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Principal Development Engineer in India?
- Chennai - ₹19.0 Lakhs to 36.7 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹9.0 Lakhs to 51.8 Lakhs per year
- Kolkata - ₹16.0 Lakhs to 33.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹10.0 Lakhs to 35.6 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹12.9 Lakhs to 25.0 Lakhs per year
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