Principal Development Engineer
Annual salary range
₹11 Lakhs - ₹31 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byPrincipal Development Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting in India (Updated 2025)
based on 136
latest salaries
• updated:
22 Feb 2025
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Experience wise Principal Development Engineer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
5
years
(1
salaries)
|  ₹25.5 L/yr - ₹25.5 L/yr |
6
years
(36
salaries)
| ₹11.5 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr |
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7
years
(44
salaries)
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
8
years
(30
salaries)
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr |
9
years
(13
salaries)
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr |
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Principal Development Engineer Salary in
India ranges between ₹11
Lakhs to ₹31
Lakhs for
5 years of experience to 13 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
136 latest salaries received
from Principal Development Engineer.
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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.
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| Company Name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
6 -
11
yrs
exp.
(122 salaries)
|
₹10 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr | |
10 -
18
yrs
exp.
(19 salaries)
|
₹15 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr | |
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4 -
6
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
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₹12 L/yr - ₹22.5 L/yr | |
6 -
8
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
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₹27.9 L/yr - ₹35.7 L/yr | |
6 yrs
exp.
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₹18.7 L/yr - ₹23.9 L/yr | |
6 yrs
exp.
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₹15.3 L/yr - ₹19.6 L/yr | |
15 -
16
yrs
exp.
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₹27 L/yr - ₹34.5 L/yr | |
10 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹33.3 L/yr - ₹42.6 L/yr | |
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15 yrs
exp.
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|
₹30.6 L/yr - ₹39.1 L/yr | |
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• posted on 12 Feb 2025
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company work culture is good and work life balance is good.
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• posted on 07 Oct 2023
Likes
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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 |
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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 In Other Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Hardware & Networking
Principal Development Engineer
6 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹11.4 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
Software Product
Principal Development Engineer
6 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹32.5 L/yr |
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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 |
Manufacturing
Principal Development Engineer
6 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹32.5 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 ₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹31.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 136 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 ₹11.0 Lakhs per year (₹91.7k per month). 5 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?
- Hardware & Networking - ₹21.0 Lakhs to 37.0 Lakhs per year
- Consumer Electronics & Appliances - ₹22.0 Lakhs to 32.5 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹12.9 Lakhs to 38.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 37.0 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹9.0 Lakhs to 18.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Principal Development Engineer in India?
- Chennai - ₹19.0 Lakhs to 31.0 Lakhs per year
- Kolkata - ₹16.0 Lakhs to 33.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹10.0 Lakhs to 37.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹14.5 Lakhs to 25.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹10.0 Lakhs to 35.6 Lakhs per year
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