Principal Engineer
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₹10.5 Lakhs - ₹47.5 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byPrincipal Engineer Salary in Thiruvananthapuram (Updated 2025)
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Principal Engineer Salary in Thiruvananthapuram ranges between ₹10.5 Lakhs to ₹47.5 Lakhs for 9 years of experience to 17 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 10 latest salaries received from Principal Engineer.
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15
yrs
exp.
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Thiruvananthapuram
(3 salaries)
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₹10.5 L/yr - ₹38.1 L/yr | |
15 -
17
yrs
exp.
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Thiruvananthapuram
(3 salaries)
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₹40.7 L/yr - ₹47.5 L/yr | 14 job openings |
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12
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Thiruvananthapuram
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₹13 L/yr - ₹17.4 L/yr | |
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20 yrs
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Thiruvananthapuram
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₹26.1 L/yr - ₹33.3 L/yr | |
18 yrs
exp.
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Thiruvananthapuram
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₹32.4 L/yr - ₹41.4 L/yr | |
14 yrs
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Thiruvananthapuram
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₹15.3 L/yr - ₹19.5 L/yr | |
9 yrs
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Thiruvananthapuram
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₹12.6 L/yr - ₹16.1 L/yr | |
28 yrs
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Thiruvananthapuram
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₹25.2 L/yr - ₹32.2 L/yr | |
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Latest annual salaries shared by Principal Engineers
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Collins Aerospace
Principal Engineer
16 years exp.
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Collins Aerospace
Principal Engineer
14 years exp.
2d ago
The Nuance Group AG
Principal Engineer
16 years exp.
2d ago
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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Principal Engineer salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
9
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr |
10
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr |
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12
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr |
14
years
(2
salaries)
| ₹10.5 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr |
15+
years
(5
salaries)
| ₹10.8 L/yr - ₹47.5 L/yr |
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· 6-10 years
Verizon Data Services India Pvt.Ltd
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Engineer
· 8-10 years
AECOM India Private Limited
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Engineer
· 13-14 years
WSP Consultants India Ltd
Noida
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Principal Engineer Salary In Other Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Engineer
7 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹15 L/yr - ₹70.3 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 - ₹55 L/yr |
Software Product Principal Engineer
7 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹14.7 L/yr - ₹64.4 L/yr |
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Internet Principal Engineer
7 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹18.5 L/yr - ₹75.8 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.
| ₹15.5 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 ₹10.5 Lakhs to ₹47.5 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 10 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 ₹10.5 Lakhs per year (₹87.5k per month). 9 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?
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹17.0 Lakhs to 47.5 Lakhs per year
- Engineering & Construction - ₹36.0 Lakhs to 36.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹28.0 Lakhs to 28.0 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 401 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Javascript
- Java
- AWS
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