Principal Mechanical Engineer
Annual salary range
₹12 Lakhs - ₹36.2 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byPrincipal Mechanical Engineer Salary in Engineering & Construction in India
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latest salaries
• updated:
12 Dec 2024
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Experience wise Principal Mechanical Engineer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
9
years
(2
salaries)
|  ₹13.1 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
10
years
(6
salaries)
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr |
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11
years
(4
salaries)
| ₹15.4 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr |
12
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹15 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
13
years
(7
salaries)
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr |
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Principal Mechanical Engineer Salary in
India ranges between ₹12
Lakhs to ₹36.2
Lakhs for
9 years of experience to 20 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
42 latest salaries received
from Principal Mechanical Engineer.
Principal Mechanical Engineer salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Research & Development
Principal Mechanical Engineer Salary
9 - 17
years
exp.
(12
salaries)
| ₹15 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr |
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Engineering - Software & QA
Principal Mechanical Engineer Salary
10 - 19
years
exp.
(9
salaries)
| ₹15.4 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
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12 -
13
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹14.9 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr | |
17 -
18
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹25.3 L/yr - ₹32.3 L/yr | |
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21 yrs
exp.
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₹33.3 L/yr - ₹42.6 L/yr | |
28 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹6.3 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr | |
10 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹19.8 L/yr - ₹25.3 L/yr | |
25 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹48.5 L/yr - ₹53.6 L/yr | |
12 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹9.9 L/yr - ₹12.7 L/yr | |
17 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹21.6 L/yr - ₹27.6 L/yr | |
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13 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹16.2 L/yr - ₹20.7 L/yr | |
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12 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹25.2 L/yr - ₹32.2 L/yr | |
Principal Mechanical Engineer Jobs in India
Principal Mechanical Engineer
· 18-20 years
Worley
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Mechanical Engineer
· 4-7 years
Mott MacDonald PVT LTD
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Mechanical Engineer
· 5-9 years
PLUG POWER ENERGY
Karad
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years
exp.
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| ₹2.1 L/yr - ₹12.4 L/yr |
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3 -
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years
exp.
(3.9k salaries)
| ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
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0 -
4
years
exp.
(688 salaries)
| ₹1.7 L/yr - ₹5.7 L/yr |
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Principal Mechanical Engineer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Mumbai
Principal Mechanical Engineer
8 -
19
years
exp.
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
Chennai
Principal Mechanical Engineer
9 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Mechanical Engineer
10 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹13.5 L/yr - ₹29.8 L/yr |
Pune
Principal Mechanical Engineer
14 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹15.6 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
New Delhi
Principal Mechanical Engineer
9 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
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Principal Mechanical Engineer Salary In Other Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Power
Principal Mechanical Engineer
8 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹23.8 L/yr |
Oil & Gas
Principal Mechanical Engineer
8 -
21
years
exp.
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr |
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Oil / Gas / Petro Chemicals
Principal Mechanical Engineer
8 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹36.2 L/yr |
Industrial Machinery
Principal Mechanical Engineer
9 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹14.9 L/yr - ₹27.5 L/yr |
Manufacturing
Principal Mechanical Engineer
13 -
21
years
exp.
| ₹15.7 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Principal Mechanical Engineer Salaries
What is the salary of a Principal Mechanical Engineer in India?
Salary for a Principal Mechanical Engineer in India ranges between ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹36.2 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 42 latest salaries received from various Principal Mechanical Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Principal Mechanical Engineers?
- McDermott International Principal Mechanical Engineer Salary - ₹41.5 Lakhs per year
- Jacobs Engineering Group Principal Mechanical Engineer Salary - ₹40.6 Lakhs per year
- GS Engineering & Construction Principal Mechanical Engineer Salary - ₹31.3 Lakhs per year
- Visteon Principal Mechanical Engineer Salary - ₹28.2 Lakhs per year
- DREAMVU INDIA Principal Mechanical Engineer Salary - ₹27.0 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Principal Mechanical Engineer in India?
Average starting Salary for Principal Mechanical Engineer in India is around ₹12.0 Lakhs per year (₹1.0L per month). 9 years of minimum experience is required to be a Principal Mechanical Engineer.
What is the highest salary for a Principal Mechanical Engineer in India?
Highest salary that a Principal Mechanical Engineer can earn is ₹43.0 Lakhs per year (₹3.6L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Principal Mechanical Engineer in India?
- Electronics Manufacturing - ₹15.7 Lakhs to 27.0 Lakhs per year
- Engineering & Construction - ₹7.8 Lakhs to 60.0 Lakhs per year
- Oil & Gas - ₹10.0 Lakhs to 37.5 Lakhs per year
- Industrial Machinery - ₹15.5 Lakhs to 25.8 Lakhs per year
- Waste Management - ₹14.0 Lakhs to 19.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Principal Mechanical Engineer in India?
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹36.2 Lakhs to 43.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹20.0 Lakhs to 42.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹7.0 Lakhs to 37.0 Lakhs per year
- Vadodara - ₹12.0 Lakhs to 24.5 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹7.8 Lakhs to 31.2 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Principal Mechanical Engineer?
These are the top skills of a Principal Mechanical Engineer based on 5 jobs posted by employers.
- Project Management
- Agile Coaching
- Consulting
- AutoCAD
- Mechanical Engineering
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