Principal Process Engineer
Annual salary range
₹8 Lakhs - ₹30.6 Lakhs
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latest salaries
• updated:
30 Jan 2025
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Experience wise Principal Process Engineer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
10
years
(2
salaries)
|  ₹18 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr |
11
years
(6
salaries)
| ₹7 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
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12
years
(2
salaries)
| ₹8 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
13
years
(8
salaries)
| ₹1.5 L/yr - ₹25.2 L/yr |
14
years
(4
salaries)
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹22.8 L/yr |
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Principal Process Engineer Salary in
Chennai ranges between ₹8
Lakhs to ₹30.6
Lakhs for
10 years of experience to 18 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
32 latest salaries received
from Principal Process Engineer.
Principal Process Engineer salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Production, Manufacturing & Engineering
Principal Process Engineer Salary
10 - 16
years
exp.
(11
salaries)
| ₹8 L/yr - ₹25.4 L/yr |
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Engineering - Software & QA
Principal Process Engineer Salary
12 - 18
years
exp.
(9
salaries)
| ₹17 L/yr - ₹30.6 L/yr |
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10 -
18
yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(14 salaries)
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₹14 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr | |
13 -
19
yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(4 salaries)
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₹23 L/yr - ₹30.6 L/yr | |
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16 -
17
yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹27.5 L/yr - ₹35.1 L/yr | |
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11 -
12
yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹6.8 L/yr - ₹8.6 L/yr | |
18 -
20
yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹21.2 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr | |
15 -
16
yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹17.6 L/yr - ₹22.4 L/yr | |
13 -
16
yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹17.1 L/yr - ₹21.9 L/yr | |
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15 -
16
yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹22.9 L/yr - ₹29.2 L/yr | |
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11 yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹22.5 L/yr - ₹28.8 L/yr | |
13 yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹14.4 L/yr - ₹18.4 L/yr | |
Principal Process Engineer Jobs in Chennai
Principal Process Engineer
· 20-25 years
Worley
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Process Engineer
· 8-15 years
McDermott International, Ltd
Chennai
Principal Process Engineer
· 13-15 years
Mott MacDonald PVT LTD
Mumbai
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Worley
Senior Engineer in Navi Mumbai
• posted on 12 Nov 2023
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Good environment, company culture, work life balance, technical growth
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Worley
Project Engineer
• posted on 20 Jan 2018
Likes
... day working hours are more as compared to others that affect work-life balance. Compensation and Benefits are even average as compare to others. Company Culture is nice and work satisfaction excellent.
read more- Job security - Good
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Worley
Process Engineer in Airoli, Navi Mumbai
• posted on 11 May 2022
Likes
Worley provides the better work life balance. AC bus facility provided by the company.
- Skill development - Good
+2 more
Dislikes
One has to book leave or leave without pay if he don't have work. Bench time booking were allowed for privileged people only.
read more- Job security - Bad
+1 more
Worley
Process Engineer in Navi Mumbai
• posted on 17 Jul 2022
Likes
Culture wise it's good. Importance given to work life balance. Employees are encouraged to improve their skills as well as they can suggest improvements in work practices.
read more- Skill development - Good
+3 more
Dislikes
Job security is not at par. One may not be fired but pay cuts would be there whenever company will not have jobs.
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Process Engineer in Navi Mumbai
• posted on 17 May 2021
Likes
...fe balance is good. Fixed hours. Transportation is provided. Good leaves policy. Maximum components of salary are in hand. Managers are supporting so are lead offices.
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+3 more
Dislikes
Culture has deteriorated during Covid 19 lockdown. Job security was compromised. No idle hours. Politics played major role in work allocation. Parental health insurance is not provided.
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Principal Process Engineer Salary In Other Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Mumbai
Principal Process Engineer
10 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr |
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Principal Process Engineer
11 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹43 L/yr |
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Pune
Principal Process Engineer
10 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹14.7 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
New Delhi
Principal Process Engineer
10 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹19 L/yr - ₹44 L/yr |
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Process Engineer
10 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹11 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
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Principal Process Engineer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Engineering & Construction
Principal Process Engineer
10 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
Oil / Gas / Petro Chemicals
Principal Process Engineer
10 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹15 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr |
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Chemicals / Agri Inputs
Principal Process Engineer
10 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹15 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
Architecture & Interior Design
Principal Process Engineer
10 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹44 L/yr |
Power
Principal Process Engineer
10 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹98 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Principal Process Engineer Salaries
What is the salary of a Principal Process Engineer in India?
Salary for a Principal Process Engineer in India ranges between ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹30.6 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 32 latest salaries received from various Principal Process Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Principal Process Engineers?
- Petronas Principal Process Engineer Salary - ₹92.0 Lakhs per year
- Lummus Technology Heat Transfer B.V. Principal Process Engineer Salary - ₹44.2 Lakhs per year
- Topsoe Principal Process Engineer Salary - ₹41.6 Lakhs per year
- Airproducts Principal Process Engineer Salary - ₹38.0 Lakhs per year
- Kellogg Brown and Root Principal Process Engineer Salary - ₹34.8 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Principal Process Engineer in India?
Average starting Salary for Principal Process Engineer in India is around ₹8.0 Lakhs per year (₹66.7k per month). 10 years of minimum experience is required to be a Principal Process Engineer.
What is the highest salary for a Principal Process Engineer in India?
Highest salary that a Principal Process Engineer can earn is ₹98.0 Lakhs per year (₹8.2L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Principal Process Engineer in India?
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹25.0 Lakhs to 25.0 Lakhs per year
- Engineering & Construction - ₹14.0 Lakhs to 30.6 Lakhs per year
- Petrochemicals - ₹18.0 Lakhs to 21.0 Lakhs per year
- Oil & Gas - ₹1.5 Lakhs to 23.5 Lakhs per year
- Waste Management - ₹9.0 Lakhs to 9.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Principal Process Engineer in India?
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹12.0 Lakhs to 53.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹10.0 Lakhs to 60.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹1.5 Lakhs to 30.6 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹11.0 Lakhs to 30.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹2.0 Lakhs to 40.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Principal Process Engineer?
These are the top skills of a Principal Process Engineer based on 8 jobs posted by employers.
- Project Management
- Operations
- Consulting
- Process Simulation
- Chemical Engineering
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