Principal Electrical Engineer
Annual salary range
₹9.5 Lakhs - ₹55 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byPrincipal Electrical Engineer Salary in Chennai
based on 26
latest salaries
• updated:
22 Jan 2025
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Experience wise Principal Electrical Engineer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
10
years
(3
salaries)
|  ₹12 L/yr - ₹17.2 L/yr |
11
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹17 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr |
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12
years
(4
salaries)
| ₹9.5 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr |
13
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹9.5 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr |
14
years
(5
salaries)
| ₹9.2 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
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Principal Electrical Engineer Salary in
Chennai ranges between ₹9.5
Lakhs to ₹55
Lakhs for
10 years of experience to 20 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
26 latest salaries received
from Principal Electrical Engineer.
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Principal Electrical Engineer salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Research & Development
Principal Electrical Engineer Salary
10 - 15
years
exp.
(10
salaries)
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹25.7 L/yr |
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Engineering - Software & QA
Principal Electrical Engineer Salary
12 - 18
years
exp.
(7
salaries)
| ₹9.5 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr |
Latest annual salaries shared by Principal Electrical Engineers
1w ago
Burns & McDonnell
Principal Electrical Engineer
10 years exp.
2w ago
Worley
Principal Electrical Engineer
18 years exp.
3w ago
Medtronic
Principal Electrical Engineer
15 years exp.
1mo ago
Burohappold Engineering
Principal Electrical Engineer
10 years exp.
2mo ago
NPCC Engineering
Principal Electrical Engineer
13 years exp.
2mo ago
GE
Principal Electrical Engineer
18 years exp.
2mo ago
TRIPLAN
Principal Electrical Engineer
17 years exp.
2mo ago
Jacobs Engineering Group
Principal Electrical Engineer
14 years exp.
2mo ago
Ramboll
Principal Electrical Engineer
10 years exp.
2mo ago
WSP
Principal Electrical Engineer
20 years exp.
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12 -
18
yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(4 salaries)
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₹15 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr | |
10 -
18
yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(4 salaries)
|
₹12 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr | |
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15 -
23
yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(3 salaries)
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₹34 L/yr - ₹90 L/yr | |
12 -
14
yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(3 salaries)
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₹13.5 L/yr - ₹16.2 L/yr | |
12 -
13
yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹8.6 L/yr - ₹10.9 L/yr | |
17 -
18
yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹23.4 L/yr - ₹29.9 L/yr | |
15 -
16
yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹22.7 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr | |
10 -
12
yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹11.3 L/yr - ₹14.4 L/yr | |
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14 yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹8.3 L/yr - ₹10.6 L/yr | |
15 yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹9 L/yr - ₹11.5 L/yr | |
Principal Electrical Engineer Jobs in Chennai
Principal Electrical Engineer
· 13-19 years
WorleyParsons Sdn Bhd
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Electrical Engineer
· 13-17 years
AECOM India Private Limited
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Electrical Engineer
· 5-9 years
Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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years
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| ₹1.2 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr |
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years
exp.
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| ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹9.3 L/yr |
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years
exp.
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| ₹2 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr |
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years
exp.
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| ₹2.2 L/yr - ₹8.8 L/yr |
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Principal Electrical Engineer Salary In Other Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Mumbai
Principal Electrical Engineer
10 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
Noida
Principal Electrical Engineer
11 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹16 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr |
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New Delhi
Principal Electrical Engineer
10 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹13.8 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr |
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Electrical Engineer
10 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹17 L/yr - ₹26.3 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Electrical Engineer
10 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹18.3 L/yr - ₹47.5 L/yr |
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Principal Electrical Engineer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Engineering & Construction
Principal Electrical Engineer
10 -
21
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹50.8 L/yr |
Oil / Gas / Petro Chemicals
Principal Electrical Engineer
10 -
21
years
exp.
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr |
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Architecture & Interior Design
Principal Electrical Engineer
10 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹9 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
Oil & Gas
Principal Electrical Engineer
11 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
Consulting
Principal Electrical Engineer
10 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Principal Electrical Engineer Salaries
What is the salary of a Principal Electrical Engineer in India?
Salary for a Principal Electrical Engineer in India ranges between ₹9.5 Lakhs to ₹55.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 26 latest salaries received from various Principal Electrical Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Principal Electrical Engineers?
- Wood Group Principal Electrical Engineer Salary - ₹77.7 Lakhs per year
- McDermott International Principal Electrical Engineer Salary - ₹55.2 Lakhs per year
- Medtronic Principal Electrical Engineer Salary - ₹44.0 Lakhs per year
- WSP Principal Electrical Engineer Salary - ₹31.9 Lakhs per year
- Worley Principal Electrical Engineer Salary - ₹28.8 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Principal Electrical Engineer in India?
Average starting Salary for Principal Electrical Engineer in India is around ₹9.5 Lakhs per year (₹79.2k per month). 10 years of minimum experience is required to be a Principal Electrical Engineer.
What is the highest salary for a Principal Electrical Engineer in India?
Highest salary that a Principal Electrical Engineer can earn is ₹94.0 Lakhs per year (₹7.8L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Principal Electrical Engineer in India?
- Engineering & Construction - ₹6.2 Lakhs to 90.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹20.0 Lakhs to 26.1 Lakhs per year
- Oil & Gas - ₹15.0 Lakhs to 19.0 Lakhs per year
- Waste Management - ₹12.5 Lakhs to 12.5 Lakhs per year
- Metals & Mining - ₹9.5 Lakhs to 9.5 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Principal Electrical Engineer in India?
- New Delhi - ₹12.0 Lakhs to 94.0 Lakhs per year
- Noida - ₹15.5 Lakhs to 31.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹6.2 Lakhs to 90.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹6.0 Lakhs to 60.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹16.0 Lakhs to 40.6 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Principal Electrical Engineer?
These are the top skills of a Principal Electrical Engineer based on 10 jobs posted by employers.
- Project Management
- Communication Skills
- AutoCAD
- Procurement
- Electricals
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