Principal Engineer
Annual salary range
₹12.1 Lakhs - ₹65 Lakhs
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based on 9.2k
latest salaries
• updated:
9 Mar 2025
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Experience wise Principal Engineer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
7
years
(100
salaries)
|  ₹6.5 L/yr - ₹54 L/yr |
8
years
(730
salaries)
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹53 L/yr |
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9
years
(843
salaries)
| ₹11.2 L/yr - ₹56 L/yr |
10
years
(1.2k
salaries)
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr |
11
years
(993
salaries)
| ₹12.7 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr |
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Principal Engineer Salary in
India ranges between ₹12.1
Lakhs to ₹65
Lakhs for
7 years of experience to 17 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
9.2k latest salaries received
from Principal Engineer.
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Principal Engineer salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Engineering - Software & QA
Principal Engineer Salary
7 - 17
years
exp.
(4.2k
salaries)
| ₹12.1 L/yr - ₹65 L/yr |
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Research & Development
Principal Engineer Salary
8 - 17
years
exp.
(859
salaries)
| ₹12.1 L/yr - ₹65 L/yr |
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Collins Aerospace
Principal Engineer
16 years exp.
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Collins Aerospace
Principal Engineer
14 years exp.
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The Nuance Group AG
Principal Engineer
16 years exp.
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Eli Lilly and Company
Principal Engineer
9 years exp.
2d ago
Vendavo
Principal Engineer
14 years exp.
2d ago
ELGI Equipments
Principal Engineer
16 years exp.
2d ago
Acsion Engineering
Principal Engineer
10 years exp.
2d ago
Arcesium
Principal Engineer
13 years exp.
2d ago
Hughes Software Systems
Principal Engineer
8 years exp.
2d ago
Incedo
Principal Engineer
17 years exp.
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· 8-12 years
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Engineer
· 4-9 years
Verizon Data Services India Pvt.Ltd
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Engineer
· 8-13 years
Intel Technology India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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Principal Engineer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Engineer
7 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹15 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Engineer
7 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹13.5 L/yr - ₹54 L/yr |
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Chennai
Principal Engineer
7 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹9.9 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
Pune
Principal Engineer
7 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹53.3 L/yr |
Mumbai
Principal Engineer
7 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹43 L/yr |
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Principal Engineer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting Principal Engineer
7 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹54.1 L/yr |
Software Product Principal Engineer
7 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹14.5 L/yr - ₹64 L/yr |
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Internet Principal Engineer
7 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹18.5 L/yr - ₹75 L/yr |
Engineering & Construction Principal Engineer
7 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹10.5 L/yr - ₹35.5 L/yr |
Manufacturing Principal Engineer
7 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹15.2 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Principal Engineer Salaries
What is the salary of a Principal Engineer in India?
Salary for a Principal Engineer in India ranges between ₹12.1 Lakhs to ₹65.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 9.2k latest salaries received from various Principal Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Principal Engineers?
- STMicroelectronics Principal Engineer Salary - ₹92.8 Lakhs per year
- Walmart Principal Engineer Salary - ₹90.6 Lakhs per year
- NetApp Principal Engineer Salary - ₹88.3 Lakhs per year
- Zeta Principal Engineer Salary - ₹82.8 Lakhs per year
- Salesforce Principal Engineer Salary - ₹81.3 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Principal Engineer in India?
Average starting Salary for Principal Engineer in India is around ₹12.1 Lakhs per year (₹1.0L per month). 7 years of minimum experience is required to be a Principal Engineer.
What is the highest salary for a Principal Engineer in India?
Highest salary that a Principal Engineer can earn is ₹100.0 Lakhs per year (₹8.3L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Principal Engineer in India?
- Internet - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 500.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹3.0 Lakhs to 350.0 Lakhs per year
- Consumer Electronics & Appliances - ₹12.0 Lakhs to 100.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹0.8 Lakhs to 120.0 Lakhs per year
- Engineering & Construction - ₹5.0 Lakhs to 75.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Principal Engineer in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹0.5 Lakhs to 170.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 160.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹1.8 Lakhs to 115.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹1.5 Lakhs to 97.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹1.2 Lakhs to 85.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Principal Engineer?
These are the top skills of a Principal Engineer based on 393 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Javascript
- Java
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