Principal Engineer 2
Annual salary range
₹19.8 Lakhs - ₹72 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byPrincipal Engineer 2 Salary in India (Updated 2025)
based on 71
latest salaries
• updated:
17 Mar 2025
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Principal Engineer 2 Salary in India ranges between ₹19.8 Lakhs to ₹72 Lakhs for 11 years of experience to 19 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 71 latest salaries received from Principal Engineer...
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| Company name | Avg. annual salary | Open Jobs |
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Zeta Principal Engineer 2 Salary
15 years exp |  | |
Ericsson Principal Engineer 2 Salary
15 years exp | | |
 Principal Engineer 2 Salary
15 years exp | | 1 job opening |
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15 years exp | | |
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15 years exp | | |
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| Company Name | Avg. annual salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
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12 -
15
yrs
exp.
(36 salaries)
|
₹30 L/yr - ₹52 L/yr | 1 job opening |
9 -
12
yrs
exp.
(8 salaries)
|
₹25.2 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr | |
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12 -
15
yrs
exp.
(5 salaries)
|
₹15 L/yr - ₹19.8 L/yr | |
11 -
12
yrs
exp.
(5 salaries)
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₹26.5 L/yr - ₹40.7 L/yr | |
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19 -
21
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹72 L/yr - ₹80 L/yr | |
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19 -
29
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹30 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr | |
|
14 -
16
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
|
₹1 Cr/yr - ₹1.1 Cr/yr | |
9 -
10
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
|
₹14.6 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr | |
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11 -
13
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
|
₹24.5 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr | |
12 -
13
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹20.7 L/yr - ₹26.5 L/yr | |
Latest annual salaries shared by Principal Engineer 2s
1w ago
HARMAN
Principal Engineer 2
18 years exp.
2w ago
Medocity
Principal Engineer 2
13 years exp.
1mo ago
HARMAN
Principal Engineer 2
15 years exp.
2mo ago
Bhavna Corp.
Principal Engineer 2
12 years exp.
2mo ago
Bhavna Engineering
Principal Engineer 2
11 years exp.
2mo ago
HARMAN
Principal Engineer 2
13 years exp.
3mo ago
HARMAN
Principal Engineer 2
12 years exp.
3mo ago
HARMAN
Principal Engineer 2
15 years exp.
4mo ago
HARMAN
Principal Engineer 2
14 years exp.
5mo ago
Bhavna Engineering
Principal Engineer 2
13 years exp.
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Principal Engineer 2 salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
11
years
(10
salaries)
| ₹25.2 L/yr - ₹37.5 L/yr |
12
years
(11
salaries)
| ₹22 L/yr - ₹40.7 L/yr |
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13
years
(11
salaries)
| ₹18.6 L/yr - ₹43.7 L/yr |
14
years
(12
salaries)
| ₹30 L/yr - ₹52 L/yr |
15+
years
(27
salaries)
| ₹21.5 L/yr - ₹1.1 Cr/yr |
Principal Engineer 2 Jobs in India
Principal Engineer 2
· 12-15 years
Harman Connected Services Corporation India Pvt.
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Engineer 2
· 6-10 years
Micron Software
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
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• posted on 16 Feb 2022
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Work culture is really good. And hire management do listen to employee suggestion and inputs.
- Job security - Good
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Should pay more attention to career growth/knowledge growth.
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• posted on 18 Sep 2023
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• posted on 05 Jul 2023
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• posted on 20 May 2021
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The most important thing is work life is very balance. Salary wise , you should negotiate at the time of joining only. After that hike is very less
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• posted on 28 Jun 2022
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Principal Engineer 2 Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Engineer 2
11 -
19
years
exp.
| ₹33 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
Mumbai
Principal Engineer 2
11 -
19
years
exp.
| ₹15 L/yr - ₹71.5 L/yr |
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Pune
Principal Engineer 2
11 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹30 L/yr - ₹45.9 L/yr |
Noida
Principal Engineer 2
11 -
19
years
exp.
| ₹24.5 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr |
New Delhi
Principal Engineer 2
11 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹24 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
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Principal Engineer 2 Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting Principal Engineer 2
11 -
19
years
exp.
| ₹19.8 L/yr - ₹44 L/yr |
Manufacturing Principal Engineer 2
12 -
19
years
exp.
| ₹32.4 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr |
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Consumer Electronics & Appliances Principal Engineer 2
12 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹32.4 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr |
Automobile Principal Engineer 2
12 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹32.4 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr |
Electronics Principal Engineer 2
12 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹32.4 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) about Principal Engineer 2 Salaries
What is the salary of a Principal Engineer 2 in India?
The salary of a Principal Engineer 2 in India varies based on experience, location, company & Industry.
On average, Principal Engineer 2 salaries ranges from ₹19.8 Lakhs to ₹72.0 Lakhs per year. Top companies and specialized roles may offer higher compensation.
The average starting salary is around ₹19.8 Lakhs to ₹72.0 Lakhs per year, with the highest salary reaching ₹106.4 Lakhs to ₹117.6 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 71 salaries received from various Principal Engineer 2s across industries.
The average starting salary is around ₹19.8 Lakhs to ₹72.0 Lakhs per year, with the highest salary reaching ₹106.4 Lakhs to ₹117.6 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 71 salaries received from various Principal Engineer 2s across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Principal Engineer 2s?
Principal Engineer 2 Salaries at Top paying companies in India are
Salaries depend on experience, role, and location. Additional compensation may include bonuses and stock options.
| Zeta Principal Engineer 2 Salary | ₹1.1 Lakhs to ₹1.2 Lakhs per year |
| Ericsson Principal Engineer 2 Salary | ₹72 Lakhs to ₹80 Lakhs per year |
| HARMAN Principal Engineer 2 Salary | ₹37.3 Lakhs to ₹49.6 Lakhs per year |
| Samsung E&A Principal Engineer 2 Salary | ₹30 Lakhs to ₹40 Lakhs per year |
| Taal Tech India Principal Engineer 2 Salary | ₹17.8 Lakhs to ₹22.8 Lakhs per year |
What are the top paying cities for Principal Engineer 2 in India?
The annual salary for Principal Engineer 2 in India varies by location. Top paying cities for Principal Engineer 2 are
Salary expectations for Principal Engineer 2 may vary based on job roles, experience, and specific employer requirements.
| Principal Engineer 2 Salary in Bangalore / Bengaluru | ₹33.0 Lakhs to ₹102.0 Lakhs per year |
| Principal Engineer 2 Salary in Mumbai | ₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹71.5 Lakhs per year |
| Principal Engineer 2 Salary in Pune | ₹30.0 Lakhs to ₹45.9 Lakhs per year |
| Principal Engineer 2 Salary in Noida | ₹24.5 Lakhs to ₹33.0 Lakhs per year |
| Principal Engineer 2 Salary in New Delhi | ₹24.0 Lakhs to ₹36.0 Lakhs per year |
What are the top paying industries for Principal Engineer 2 in India?
Top 5 paying Industries for Principal Engineer 2 in India are:
| Principal Engineer 2 Salary in IT Services & Consulting | ₹19.8 Lakhs to ₹44.0 Lakhs per year |
| Principal Engineer 2 Salary in Manufacturing | ₹32.4 Lakhs to ₹48.0 Lakhs per year |
| Principal Engineer 2 Salary in Consumer Electronics & Appliances | ₹32.4 Lakhs to ₹48.0 Lakhs per year |
| Principal Engineer 2 Salary in Automobile | ₹32.4 Lakhs to ₹48.0 Lakhs per year |
| Principal Engineer 2 Salary in Electronics | ₹32.4 Lakhs to ₹48.0 Lakhs per year |
How does experience affect salaries of a Principal Engineer 2 in India?
Experience significantly impacts a Principal Engineer 2 salary in India. Salaries increase with experience, as Principal Engineer 2 take on more complex tasks, responsibilities, and leadership roles.
Principal Engineer 2 salary at different experience level are as follows:
and so on.
| Experience | Average Salary Range |
|---|---|
| 11 years | ₹25.2 Lakhs to ₹37.5 Lakhs per year |
| 12 years | ₹22.0 Lakhs to ₹40.7 Lakhs per year |
| 13 years | ₹18.6 Lakhs to ₹43.7 Lakhs per year |
| 14 years | ₹30.0 Lakhs to ₹52.0 Lakhs per year |
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