Principal Project Engineer
Annual salary range
₹8.7 Lakhs - ₹40 Lakhs
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• updated:
7 Dec 2024
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Experience wise Principal Project Engineer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
8
years
(5
salaries)
|  ₹10.5 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr |
9
years
(6
salaries)
| ₹11.5 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr |
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10
years
(7
salaries)
| ₹9.8 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr |
11
years
(8
salaries)
| ₹11.2 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
12
years
(7
salaries)
| ₹8.7 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
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Principal Project Engineer Salary in
Chennai ranges between ₹8.7
Lakhs to ₹40
Lakhs for
8 years of experience to 21 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
82 latest salaries received
from Principal Project Engineer.
Principal Project Engineer salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Project & Program Management
Principal Project Engineer Salary
8 - 21
years
exp.
(6
salaries)
| ₹8.5 L/yr - ₹37.3 L/yr |
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Engineering - Software & QA
Principal Project Engineer Salary
20
years
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
| ₹28.8 L/yr - ₹36.8 L/yr |
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18 -
22
yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(4 salaries)
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₹27 L/yr - ₹37.3 L/yr | |
5 -
8
yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(3 salaries)
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₹8.5 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr | |
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18 yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹19.8 L/yr - ₹25.3 L/yr | |
16 yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹25.8 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr | |
31 yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹22.5 L/yr - ₹28.8 L/yr | |
9 yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹5.4 L/yr - ₹6.9 L/yr | |
22 yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹14.4 L/yr - ₹18.4 L/yr | |
16 yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹6.8 L/yr - ₹8.6 L/yr | |
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20 yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹28.8 L/yr - ₹36.8 L/yr | |
20 yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹36 L/yr - ₹46 L/yr | |
Principal Project Engineer Jobs in Chennai
Principal Project Engineer
· 12-16 years
Ingredion
Ahmedabad
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| Designations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
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4 -
12
years
exp.
(33.2k salaries)
| ₹4.1 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr |
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1 -
9
years
exp.
(9k salaries)
| ₹2.1 L/yr - ₹8.8 L/yr |
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Senior Project Manager Salary
8 -
22
years
exp.
(2.6k salaries)
| ₹7.8 L/yr - ₹34.9 L/yr |
Maintenance Engineer Salary
1 -
10
years
exp.
(2.9k salaries)
| ₹1.5 L/yr - ₹6.2 L/yr |
Senior Engineer Salary
3 -
12
years
exp.
(21.4k salaries)
| ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹15.3 L/yr |
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Top skills for Principal Project Engineer
Principal Project Engineer Salary In Other Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Mumbai
Principal Project Engineer
8 -
21
years
exp.
| ₹8.7 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Project Engineer
8 -
21
years
exp.
| ₹8.7 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
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New Delhi
Principal Project Engineer
8 -
21
years
exp.
| ₹8.7 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Principal Project Engineer
8 -
21
years
exp.
| ₹8.7 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
Navi Mumbai
Principal Project Engineer
8 -
21
years
exp.
| ₹8.7 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
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Principal Project Engineer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Engineering & Construction
Principal Project Engineer
8 -
21
years
exp.
| ₹8.7 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
Oil / Gas / Petro Chemicals
Principal Project Engineer
8 -
21
years
exp.
| ₹8.7 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
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Oil & Gas
Principal Project Engineer
8 -
21
years
exp.
| ₹8.7 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
IT Services & Consulting
Principal Project Engineer
8 -
21
years
exp.
| ₹8.7 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
Power
Principal Project Engineer
8 -
21
years
exp.
| ₹8.7 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Principal Project Engineer Salaries
What is the salary of a Principal Project Engineer in India?
Salary for a Principal Project Engineer in India ranges between ₹8.7 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 82 latest salaries received from various Principal Project Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Principal Project Engineers?
- McDermott International Principal Project Engineer Salary - ₹35.7 Lakhs per year
- Petrofac Principal Project Engineer Salary - ₹35.0 Lakhs per year
- RiseSmart Principal Project Engineer Salary - ₹34.7 Lakhs per year
- Worley Principal Project Engineer Salary - ₹19.8 Lakhs per year
- Jacobs Engineering Group Principal Project Engineer Salary - ₹18.5 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Principal Project Engineer in India?
Average starting Salary for Principal Project Engineer in India is around ₹8.7 Lakhs per year (₹72.5k per month). 8 years of minimum experience is required to be a Principal Project Engineer.
What is the highest salary for a Principal Project Engineer in India?
Highest salary that a Principal Project Engineer can earn is ₹47.3 Lakhs per year (₹3.9L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Principal Project Engineer in India?
- Software Product - ₹28.7 Lakhs to 28.7 Lakhs per year
- Engineering & Construction - ₹6.0 Lakhs to 37.3 Lakhs per year
- Oil & Gas - ₹16.0 Lakhs to 16.0 Lakhs per year
- Waste Management - ₹8.5 Lakhs to 9.5 Lakhs per year
- Ports & Shipping - ₹7.5 Lakhs to 7.5 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Principal Project Engineer in India?
- New Delhi - ₹28.8 Lakhs to 47.3 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹9.8 Lakhs to 100.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹14.0 Lakhs to 45.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹6.0 Lakhs to 40.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹4.4 Lakhs to 44.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Principal Project Engineer?
These are the top skills of a Principal Project Engineer based on 1 job posted by employers.
- Project Management
- Recruitment
- Consulting
- Risk Management
- Budgeting
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