Principal Project Engineer
Annual salary range
₹8.7 Lakhs - ₹40 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byPrincipal Project Engineer Salary in Oil & Gas in India
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latest salaries
• updated:
5 Jan 2025
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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
India 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
9 - 20
years
exp.
(9
salaries)
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
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Engineering - Software & QA
Principal Project Engineer Salary
8
years
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
| ₹9.5 L/yr - ₹12.1 L/yr |
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| Company Name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
13 -
25
yrs
exp.
(7 salaries)
|
₹19 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr | |
24 -
27
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
|
₹90 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr | |
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7 -
8
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹8.9 L/yr - ₹11.4 L/yr | |
16 -
22
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹16.2 L/yr - ₹20.7 L/yr | |
9 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹16.2 L/yr - ₹20.7 L/yr | |
20 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹36 L/yr - ₹46 L/yr | |
Principal Project Engineer Jobs in India
Principal Project Engineer
· 12-16 years
Ingredion
Ahmedabad
Principal Project Engineer
· 12-16 years
Ingredion
Ahmedabad
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|---|---|
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4 -
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years
exp.
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| ₹4.5 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr |
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1 -
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exp.
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| ₹2.8 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
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Maintenance Engineer Salary
1 -
10
years
exp.
(950 salaries)
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr |
Senior Project Manager Salary
9 -
22
years
exp.
(225 salaries)
| ₹12.5 L/yr - ₹58.7 L/yr |
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1 -
8
years
exp.
(897 salaries)
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
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Top skills for Principal Project Engineer
Principal Project Engineer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Mumbai
Principal Project Engineer
8 -
21
years
exp.
| ₹8.7 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
Chennai
Principal Project Engineer
8 -
21
years
exp.
| ₹8.7 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
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 |
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Principal Project Engineer
8 -
21
years
exp.
| ₹8.7 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
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Principal Project Engineer Salary In Other 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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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 |
Manufacturing
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?
- Oil & Gas - ₹9.3 Lakhs to 100.0 Lakhs per year
- Education & Training - ₹0.9 Lakhs to 44.0 Lakhs per year
- Engineering & Construction - ₹6.0 Lakhs to 47.3 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹14.0 Lakhs to 35.0 Lakhs per year
- Waste Management - ₹8.5 Lakhs to 9.5 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Principal Project Engineer in India?
- Mumbai - ₹18.0 Lakhs to 100.0 Lakhs per year
- Navi Mumbai - ₹40.0 Lakhs to 40.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹28.8 Lakhs to 45.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹16.0 Lakhs to 16.0 Lakhs per year
- Noida - ₹9.3 Lakhs to 10.5 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 2 jobs posted by employers.
- Project Management
- Recruitment
- Consulting
- Risk Management
- Budgeting
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