Principal Programmer
Annual salary range
₹8.2 Lakhs - ₹42 Lakhs
Moderate Confidence 
Moderate Confidence means the data is based on a sufficient number of latest salaries.
Filter salaries byPrincipal Programmer Salary in India
based on 23
latest salaries
• updated:
19 Nov 2024
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Experience wise Principal Programmer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
5
years
(1
salaries)
|  ₹8.2 L/yr - ₹8.2 L/yr |
8
years
(2
salaries)
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹15.7 L/yr |
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9
years
(5
salaries)
| ₹15 L/yr - ₹21.8 L/yr |
10
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹15 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
11
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
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Principal Programmer Salary in
India ranges between ₹8.2
Lakhs to ₹42
Lakhs for
5 years of experience to 15 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
23 latest salaries received
from Principal Programmer.
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Principal Programmer salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Engineering - Software & QA
Principal Programmer Salary
8 - 15
years
exp.
(8
salaries)
| ₹12.9 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
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Healthcare & Life Sciences
Principal Programmer Salary
10 - 14
years
exp.
(3
salaries)
| ₹15 L/yr - ₹29.5 L/yr |
Latest annual salaries shared by Principal Programmers
2w ago
Labcorp
Principal Programmer
14 years exp.
3mo ago
SIRO Clinpharm
Principal Programmer
9 years exp.
3mo ago
SIRO Clinpharm
Principal Programmer
10 years exp.
7mo ago
ICRA Analytics
Principal Programmer
15 years exp.
7mo ago
IQVIA
Principal Programmer
10 years exp.
8mo ago
Labcorp
Principal Programmer
13 years exp.
1y ago
Novartis Healthcare
Principal Programmer
9 years exp.
1y ago
ICON Plc
Principal Programmer
12 years exp.
1y ago
The Nuance Group AG
Principal Programmer
9 years exp.
1y ago
The Nuance Group AG
Principal Programmer
12 years exp.
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| Company Name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
8 -
9
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
|
₹14 L/yr - ₹15.7 L/yr | |
9 -
12
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
|
₹16.8 L/yr - ₹19.3 L/yr | |
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9 -
16
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
|
₹6.3 L/yr - ₹12.9 L/yr | |
13 -
14
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹26.6 L/yr - ₹33.9 L/yr | |
9 -
12
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹15.8 L/yr - ₹20.1 L/yr | |
9 -
11
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹23.3 L/yr - ₹29.8 L/yr | |
12 -
14
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹24.8 L/yr - ₹31.6 L/yr | |
9 -
10
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹13.7 L/yr - ₹17.5 L/yr | |
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11 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹16.2 L/yr - ₹20.7 L/yr | |
12 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹13.5 L/yr - ₹17.2 L/yr | |
Principal Programmer Jobs in India
Principal Programmer
· 3-9 years
TTEC
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
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| Designations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
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3 -
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years
exp.
(1.9L salaries)
| ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
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years
exp.
(1L salaries)
| ₹2.2 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr |
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Programmer Analyst Salary
1 -
5
years
exp.
(48k salaries)
| ₹3.4 L/yr - ₹7.7 L/yr |
Technical Lead Salary
6 -
13
years
exp.
(1.9L salaries)
| ₹8.1 L/yr - ₹30.1 L/yr |
Lead Engineer Salary
4 -
13
years
exp.
(48k salaries)
| ₹5.4 L/yr - ₹33.3 L/yr |
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Top skills for Principal Programmer
Principal Programmer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Programmer
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹8.2 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Programmer
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹8.2 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
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Mumbai
Principal Programmer
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹8.2 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
Kolkata
Principal Programmer
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹8.2 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
Principal Programmer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Analytics & KPO
Principal Programmer
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹8.2 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
Pharma
Principal Programmer
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹8.2 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
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Biotech & Life sciences
Principal Programmer
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹8.2 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
IT Services & Consulting
Principal Programmer
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹8.2 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
Clinical Research
Principal Programmer
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹8.2 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Principal Programmer Salaries
What is the salary of a Principal Programmer in India?
Salary for a Principal Programmer in India ranges between ₹8.2 Lakhs to ₹42.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 23 latest salaries received from various Principal Programmers across industries.
What is the starting salary for a Principal Programmer in India?
Average starting Salary for Principal Programmer in India is around ₹8.2 Lakhs per year (₹68.3k per month). 5 years of minimum experience is required to be a Principal Programmer.
What are the top paying industries for Principal Programmer in India?
- Clinical Research - ₹15.0 Lakhs to 42.0 Lakhs per year
- Pharma - ₹15.0 Lakhs to 30.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹16.8 Lakhs to 19.3 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹14.0 Lakhs to 15.7 Lakhs per year
- Analytics & KPO - ₹6.3 Lakhs to 12.9 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Principal Programmer in India?
- Ahmedabad - ₹30.0 Lakhs to 30.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹17.0 Lakhs to 25.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹8.2 Lakhs to 20.0 Lakhs per year
- Kolkata - ₹12.9 Lakhs to 12.9 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹6.3 Lakhs to 15.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Principal Programmer?
These are the top skills of a Principal Programmer based on 1 job posted by employers.
- Clinical SAS Programming
- Life Sciences
- Macros
- QMS
- Clinical Trials
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