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Principal Performance Engineer Salary in India (Updated 2025)

based on 54 latest salaries • updated: 18 Mar 2025
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₹16 Lakhs - ₹59.7 Lakhs

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Principal Performance Engineer Salary in India ranges between ₹16 Lakhs to ₹59.7 Lakhs for 9 years of experience to 15 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 54 latest salaries received from Principal Performance... Read More
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AKIRHS Software Solutions

Principal Performance Engineer

11 years exp.

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Amadeus

Principal Performance Engineer

12 years exp.

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Continuum Managed Services

Principal Performance Engineer

13 years exp.

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Veritas

Principal Performance Engineer

11 years exp.

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UKG

Principal Performance Engineer

9 years exp.

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Innover Digital

Principal Performance Engineer

13 years exp.

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Qualys

Principal Performance Engineer

12 years exp.

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Invest4Edu

Principal Performance Engineer

12 years exp.

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Oracle Financial Services Software

Principal Performance Engineer

13 years exp.

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Veritas

Principal Performance Engineer

10 years exp.

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Principal Performance Engineer salaries by

Years of experience Avg. annual salary
8 years
(1 salaries)
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₹15 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr

9 years
(5 salaries)
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₹17.7 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr

10 years
(7 salaries)
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₹21.1 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr

11 years
(11 salaries)
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₹22.8 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr

12 years
(11 salaries)
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₹20 L/yr - ₹44 L/yr

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Principal Performance Engineer Jobs in India

Principal Performance Engineer

· 6-11 years

Protegrity

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3.8

Bangalore / Bengaluru

Principal Performance Engineer

· 8-10 years

Protegrity

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3.8

Mumbai

Principal Performance Engineer

· 5-10 years

Netskope

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3.1

Bangalore / Bengaluru

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Principal Performance Engineer Salary By Locations

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Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Performance Engineer
9 - 15 years exp.
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₹16 L/yr - ₹54 L/yr

Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Performance Engineer
10 - 15 years exp.
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₹18 L/yr - ₹44 L/yr

Pune
Principal Performance Engineer
9 - 15 years exp.
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₹17.7 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr

Noida
Principal Performance Engineer
9 - 15 years exp.
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₹23 L/yr - ₹46.5 L/yr

Mumbai
Principal Performance Engineer
11 - 12 years exp.
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₹17.1 L/yr - ₹30.2 L/yr

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Principal Performance Engineer Salary By Industries

Industries Avg. annual salary

Software Product

Principal Performance Engineer
9 - 15 years exp.
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₹16 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr

IT Services & Consulting

Principal Performance Engineer
8 - 15 years exp.
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₹15 L/yr - ₹46.5 L/yr

Internet

Principal Performance Engineer
9 - 15 years exp.
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₹20 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr

Hardware & Networking

Principal Performance Engineer
9 - 15 years exp.
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₹25.3 L/yr - ₹83 L/yr

Financial Services

Principal Performance Engineer
10 - 14 years exp.
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₹25 L/yr - ₹54 L/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) about Principal Performance Engineer Salaries

What is the salary of a Principal Performance Engineer in India?
The salary of a Principal Performance Engineer in India varies based on experience, location, company & Industry. On average, Principal Performance Engineer salaries ranges from ₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹59.7 Lakhs per year. Top companies and specialized roles may offer higher compensation.

The average starting salary is around ₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹59.7 Lakhs per year, with the highest salary reaching ₹57.0 Lakhs to ₹63.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 54 salaries received from various Principal Performance Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Principal Performance Engineers?
Principal Performance Engineer Salaries at Top paying companies in India are
Cohesity Principal Performance Engineer Salary ₹57 Lakhs to ₹63 Lakhs per year
Continuum Managed Services Principal Performance Engineer Salary ₹31.5 Lakhs to ₹40.2 Lakhs per year
Oracle Principal Performance Engineer Salary ₹22.8 Lakhs to ₹62.3 Lakhs per year
Eze Software Principal Performance Engineer Salary ₹27.3 Lakhs to ₹34.9 Lakhs per year
UKG Principal Performance Engineer Salary ₹25.4 Lakhs to ₹27.3 Lakhs per year
Salaries depend on experience, role, and location. Additional compensation may include bonuses and stock options.
What are the top paying cities for Principal Performance Engineer in India?
The annual salary for Principal Performance Engineer in India varies by location. Top paying cities for Principal Performance Engineer are
Principal Performance Engineer Salary in Pune ₹17.7 Lakhs to ₹60.0 Lakhs per year
Principal Performance Engineer Salary in Hyderabad / Secunderabad ₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹44.0 Lakhs per year
Principal Performance Engineer Salary in Chennai ₹23.4 Lakhs to ₹40.3 Lakhs per year
Principal Performance Engineer Salary in Noida ₹23.0 Lakhs to ₹46.5 Lakhs per year
Principal Performance Engineer Salary in New Delhi ₹24.3 Lakhs to ₹31.1 Lakhs per year
Salary expectations for Principal Performance Engineer may vary based on job roles, experience, and specific employer requirements.
What are the top paying industries for Principal Performance Engineer in India?
Top 5 paying Industries for Principal Performance Engineer in India are:
Principal Performance Engineer Salary in Travel & Tourism ₹53.7 Lakhs to ₹68.7 Lakhs per year
Principal Performance Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting ₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹46.5 Lakhs per year
Principal Performance Engineer Salary in Internet ₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹60.0 Lakhs per year
Principal Performance Engineer Salary in Software Product ₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹60.0 Lakhs per year
Principal Performance Engineer Salary in Hardware & Networking ₹25.3 Lakhs to ₹83.0 Lakhs per year
How does experience affect salaries of a Principal Performance Engineer in India?
Experience significantly impacts a Principal Performance Engineer salary in India. Salaries increase with experience, as Principal Performance Engineer take on more complex tasks, responsibilities, and leadership roles. Principal Performance Engineer salary at different experience level are as follows:
Experience Average Salary Range
8 years ₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year
9 years ₹17.7 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year
10 years ₹21.1 Lakhs to ₹60.0 Lakhs per year
11 years ₹22.8 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year
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