Principal Quality Assurance Engineer
Annual salary range
₹14 Lakhs - ₹25.5 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byPrincipal Quality Assurance Engineer Salary in Chennai (Updated 2025)
based on 12
latest salaries
• updated:
9 Feb 2025
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Salary of majority employees
Experience wise Principal Quality Assurance Engineer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
8
years
(1
salaries)
|  ₹15.3 L/yr - ₹15.3 L/yr |
9
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹13.5 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
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10
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
11
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹20.3 L/yr - ₹20.3 L/yr |
12
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹21.5 L/yr |
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Principal Quality Assurance Engineer Salary in
Chennai ranges between ₹14
Lakhs to ₹25.5
Lakhs for
8 years of experience to 15 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
12 latest salaries received
from Principal Quality Assurance Engineer.
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Principal Quality Assurance Engineer salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Engineering - Software & QA
Principal Quality Assurance Engineer Salary
9 - 14
years
exp.
(7
salaries)
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
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Project & Program Management
Principal Quality Assurance Engineer Salary
14 - 15
years
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
| ₹15.3 L/yr - ₹29.3 L/yr |
Latest annual salaries shared by Principal Quality Assurance Engineers
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Castlight Health
Principal Quality Assurance Engineer
15 years exp.
3d ago
Cerence
Principal Quality Assurance Engineer
12 years exp.
3d ago
HARMAN
Principal Quality Assurance Engineer
9 years exp.
3d ago
Xplor Technologies
Principal Quality Assurance Engineer
11 years exp.
4d ago
Informatica
Principal Quality Assurance Engineer
12 years exp.
5d ago
Oracle
Principal Quality Assurance Engineer
13 years exp.
1w ago
AKQA
Principal Quality Assurance Engineer
12 years exp.
3w ago
Optym
Principal Quality Assurance Engineer
10 years exp.
3w ago
Oracle
Principal Quality Assurance Engineer
11 years exp.
4w ago
Ravsoft Solutions
Principal Quality Assurance Engineer
14 years exp.
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9 yrs
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Chennai
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₹21.6 L/yr - ₹27.6 L/yr | |
10 yrs
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Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹18 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr | |
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₹10.8 L/yr - ₹13.8 L/yr | |
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Principal Quality Assurance Engineer Salary In Other Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Quality Assurance Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Quality Assurance Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹12.2 L/yr - ₹33.3 L/yr |
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Pune
Principal Quality Assurance Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹11.1 L/yr - ₹38.5 L/yr |
Noida
Principal Quality Assurance Engineer
7 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹11.1 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr |
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Principal Quality Assurance Engineer
7 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
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Principal Quality Assurance Engineer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting Principal Quality Assurance Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹11.5 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr |
Software Product Principal Quality Assurance Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹35.4 L/yr |
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Internet Principal Quality Assurance Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹39 L/yr |
Hardware & Networking Principal Quality Assurance Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹11.2 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
Financial Services Principal Quality Assurance Engineer
8 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹11 L/yr - ₹31.5 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Principal Quality Assurance Engineer Salaries
What is the salary of a Principal Quality Assurance Engineer in India?
Salary for a Principal Quality Assurance Engineer in India ranges between ₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹25.5 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 12 latest salaries received from various Principal Quality Assurance Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Principal Quality Assurance Engineers?
- OpenText Technologies Principal Quality Assurance Engineer Salary - ₹29.1 Lakhs per year
- UKG Principal Quality Assurance Engineer Salary - ₹25.9 Lakhs per year
- HARMAN Principal Quality Assurance Engineer Salary - ₹25.0 Lakhs per year
- Oracle Principal Quality Assurance Engineer Salary - ₹24.7 Lakhs per year
- Nisum Principal Quality Assurance Engineer Salary - ₹21.0 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Principal Quality Assurance Engineer in India?
Average starting Salary for Principal Quality Assurance Engineer in India is around ₹14.0 Lakhs per year (₹1.2L per month). 8 years of minimum experience is required to be a Principal Quality Assurance Engineer.
What is the highest salary for a Principal Quality Assurance Engineer in India?
Highest salary that a Principal Quality Assurance Engineer can earn is ₹30.0 Lakhs per year (₹2.5L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Principal Quality Assurance Engineer in India?
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹13.5 Lakhs to 43.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹14.0 Lakhs to 30.0 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹12.0 Lakhs to 20.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Principal Quality Assurance Engineer in India?
- Pune - ₹8.8 Lakhs to 51.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹1.5 Lakhs to 85.0 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹5.0 Lakhs to 45.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹4.2 Lakhs to 73.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹12.0 Lakhs to 43.0 Lakhs per year
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