Principal Programmer
Annual salary range
₹15 Lakhs - ₹25 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byPrincipal Programmer Salary in Biotech & Life sciences in India
based on 7
latest salaries
• updated:
6 Sep 2024
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Experience wise Principal Programmer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
9
years
(2
salaries)
|  ₹15 L/yr - ₹15.5 L/yr |
10
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹15 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
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12
years
(4
salaries)
| ₹15 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
Principal Programmer Salary in
India ranges between ₹15
Lakhs to ₹25
Lakhs for
9 years of experience to 12 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
7 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
12
years
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
| ₹13.5 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr |
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Customer Success, Service & Operations
Principal Programmer Salary
12
years
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
| ₹22.5 L/yr - ₹28.8 L/yr |
Latest annual salaries shared by Principal Programmers
1w ago
Labcorp
Principal Programmer
14 years exp.
2mo ago
SIRO Clinpharm
Principal Programmer
9 years exp.
3mo ago
SIRO Clinpharm
Principal Programmer
10 years exp.
6mo ago
ICRA Analytics
Principal Programmer
15 years exp.
6mo 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 |
|---|---|---|
9 -
12
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹15.8 L/yr - ₹20.1 L/yr | |
12 -
14
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹24.8 L/yr - ₹31.6 L/yr | |
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9 -
10
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹13.7 L/yr - ₹17.5 L/yr | |
12 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹13.5 L/yr - ₹17.2 L/yr | |
12 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹15.3 L/yr - ₹19.5 L/yr | |
Principal Programmer Jobs in India
Principal Programmer
· 3-9 years
TTEC
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Programmer
· 5-8 years
Icra Analytics
Kolkata
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| ₹7.9 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
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years
exp.
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| ₹9.7 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr |
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Top skills for Principal Programmer
Principal Programmer Salary In Other Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Analytics & KPO
Principal Programmer
9 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹6.3 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
Pharma
Principal Programmer
9 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹15 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
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| |
IT Services & Consulting
Principal Programmer
9 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹6.3 L/yr - ₹19.3 L/yr |
Clinical Research
Principal Programmer
9 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹15 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
Healthcare
Principal Programmer
10 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹18 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 ₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 7 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 ₹15.0 Lakhs per year (₹1.3L per month). 9 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 - ₹15.0 Lakhs to 20.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹15.0 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 2 jobs posted by employers.
- Clinical SAS Programming
- Life Sciences
- Macros
- QMS
- Clinical Trials
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