Principal Network Engineer
Annual salary range
₹11.2 Lakhs - ₹37 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byPrincipal Network Engineer Salary in India (Updated 2025)
based on 101
latest salaries
• updated:
3 Mar 2025
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Salary of majority employees
Experience wise Principal Network Engineer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
6
years
(2
salaries)
|  ₹14 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr |
7
years
(5
salaries)
| ₹7.7 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
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8
years
(5
salaries)
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
9
years
(8
salaries)
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
10
years
(17
salaries)
| ₹12.3 L/yr - ₹41 L/yr |
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Principal Network Engineer Salary in
India ranges between ₹11.2
Lakhs to ₹37
Lakhs for
6 years of experience to 16 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
101 latest salaries received
from Principal Network Engineer.
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Principal Network Engineer salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Engineering - Hardware & Networks
Principal Network Engineer Salary
6 - 16
years
exp.
(55
salaries)
| ₹11.2 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr |
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IT & Information Security
Principal Network Engineer Salary
10 - 16
years
exp.
(18
salaries)
| ₹12.3 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
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13 years exp.
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14 years exp.
1mo ago
Landmark Group
Principal Network Engineer
15 years exp.
1mo ago
Diebold Nixdorf
Principal Network Engineer
14 years exp.
1mo ago
Benison Technologies
Principal Network Engineer
12 years exp.
1mo ago
FIS
Principal Network Engineer
15 years exp.
2mo ago
MUFG Bank
Principal Network Engineer
12 years exp.
2mo ago
Oracle
Principal Network Engineer
16 years exp.
2mo ago
Landmark Group
Principal Network Engineer
14 years exp.
2mo ago
Benison Technologies
Principal Network Engineer
14 years exp.
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4 -
13
yrs
exp.
(11 salaries)
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₹9 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr | |
5 -
10
yrs
exp.
(5 salaries)
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₹25 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr | |
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9
yrs
exp.
(5 salaries)
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₹10.3 L/yr - ₹17.2 L/yr | |
10 -
14
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹27 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr | |
11 -
13
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹28.5 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr | |
10 -
14
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹11 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr | |
15 -
17
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹10 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr | |
9 -
11
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹16.3 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr | |
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9 -
13
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹17.1 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr | |
11 -
13
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹23.9 L/yr - ₹34.4 L/yr | |
Principal Network Engineer Jobs in India
Principal Network Engineer
· 8-12 years
Aeries Technology Group
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Network Engineer
· 8-12 years
Savantis Solutions India
₹10
L/yr
- ₹20
L/yr
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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| ₹1.4 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr |
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years
exp.
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| ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
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Principal Network Engineer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Network Engineer
8 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹15.5 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Network Engineer
8 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹16 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr |
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Pune
Principal Network Engineer
6 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
Chennai
Principal Network Engineer
6 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr |
Chandigarh
Principal Network Engineer
9 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr |
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Principal Network Engineer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting Principal Network Engineer
6 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr |
Software Product Principal Network Engineer
8 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹16 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
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Internet Principal Network Engineer
10 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹20.5 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
Hardware & Networking Principal Network Engineer
6 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹41 L/yr |
Financial Services Principal Network Engineer
10 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹41 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Principal Network Engineer Salaries
What is the salary of a Principal Network Engineer in India?
Salary for a Principal Network Engineer in India ranges between ₹11.2 Lakhs to ₹37.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 101 latest salaries received from various Principal Network Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Principal Network Engineers?
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise Principal Network Engineer Salary - ₹28.8 Lakhs per year
- Oceaneering International Principal Network Engineer Salary - ₹16.9 Lakhs per year
- Hughes Systique Corporation Principal Network Engineer Salary - ₹13.6 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Principal Network Engineer in India?
Average starting Salary for Principal Network Engineer in India is around ₹11.2 Lakhs per year (₹93.3k per month). 6 years of minimum experience is required to be a Principal Network Engineer.
What is the highest salary for a Principal Network Engineer in India?
Highest salary that a Principal Network Engineer can earn is ₹30.0 Lakhs per year (₹2.5L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Principal Network Engineer in India?
- Telecom - ₹18.0 Lakhs to 50.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹16.0 Lakhs to 85.0 Lakhs per year
- Retail - ₹16.3 Lakhs to 37.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹8.5 Lakhs to 50.0 Lakhs per year
- Engineering & Construction - ₹9.0 Lakhs to 26.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Principal Network Engineer in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹11.0 Lakhs to 61.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹10.0 Lakhs to 50.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹7.7 Lakhs to 39.1 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹12.0 Lakhs to 36.5 Lakhs per year
- Chandigarh - ₹10.2 Lakhs to 26.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Principal Network Engineer?
These are the top skills of a Principal Network Engineer based on 2 jobs posted by employers.
- Python
- Troubleshooting
- Network Security
- DNS
- Cisco
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