Principal Research Engineer
Annual salary range
₹17.8 Lakhs - ₹27.3 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byPrincipal Research Engineer Salary in Auto Components in India (Updated 2025)
based on 26
latest salaries
• updated:
20 Feb 2025
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Experience wise Principal Research Engineer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
8
years
(3
salaries)
|  ₹18.7 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr |
9
years
(9
salaries)
| ₹17.8 L/yr - ₹28.5 L/yr |
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| |
10
years
(7
salaries)
| ₹17.4 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr |
11
years
(5
salaries)
| ₹19.5 L/yr - ₹27.3 L/yr |
12
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹20.1 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
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Principal Research Engineer Salary in
India ranges between ₹17.8
Lakhs to ₹27.3
Lakhs for
8 years of experience to 13 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
26 latest salaries received
from Principal Research Engineer.
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Principal Research Engineer salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Research & Development
Principal Research Engineer Salary
8 - 13
years
exp.
(12
salaries)
| ₹21.5 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr |
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| |
Engineering - Software & QA
Principal Research Engineer Salary
9 - 12
years
exp.
(11
salaries)
| ₹17.8 L/yr - ₹27.3 L/yr |
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11 years exp.
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9 years exp.
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Principal Research Engineer
9 years exp.
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Principal Research Engineer
9 years exp.
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Hyundai Mobis
Principal Research Engineer
13 years exp.
3mo ago
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Principal Research Engineer
10 years exp.
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Principal Research Engineer
8 years exp.
6mo ago
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Principal Research Engineer
7 years exp.
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| Company Name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
8 -
13
yrs
exp.
(28 salaries)
|
₹17.4 L/yr - ₹28.5 L/yr | |
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Principal Research Engineer Jobs in India
Principal Research Engineer
· 3-6 years
SoundHound
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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Principal Research Engineer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Research Engineer
7 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹17.8 L/yr - ₹27.3 L/yr |
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Research Engineer
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr |
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| |
Chennai
Principal Research Engineer
5 -
10
years
exp.
| ₹17.6 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr |
Principal Research Engineer Salary In Other Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Manufacturing
Principal Research Engineer
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹17.6 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr |
IT Services & Consulting
Principal Research Engineer
5 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr |
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Automobile
Principal Research Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹26 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr |
Internet
Principal Research Engineer
5 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr |
Industrial Machinery
Principal Research Engineer
5 -
10
years
exp.
| ₹17.6 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Principal Research Engineer Salaries
What is the salary of a Principal Research Engineer in India?
Salary for a Principal Research Engineer in India ranges between ₹17.8 Lakhs to ₹27.3 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 26 latest salaries received from various Principal Research Engineers across industries.
What is the starting salary for a Principal Research Engineer in India?
Average starting Salary for Principal Research Engineer in India is around ₹17.8 Lakhs per year (₹1.5L per month). 8 years of minimum experience is required to be a Principal Research Engineer.
What is the highest salary for a Principal Research Engineer in India?
Highest salary that a Principal Research Engineer can earn is ₹28.5 Lakhs per year (₹2.4L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Principal Research Engineer in India?
- Consumer Electronics & Appliances - ₹26.0 Lakhs to 48.0 Lakhs per year
- Automobile - ₹27.5 Lakhs to 35.5 Lakhs per year
- Auto Components - ₹17.4 Lakhs to 28.5 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹20.0 Lakhs to 23.0 Lakhs per year
- Industrial Machinery - ₹17.6 Lakhs to 24.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Principal Research Engineer in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹22.5 Lakhs to 28.5 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹17.4 Lakhs to 27.3 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Principal Research Engineer?
These are the top skills of a Principal Research Engineer based on 1 job posted by employers.
- Python
- Customer Service
- Computer Science
- C++
- Research
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