Principal Research Engineer
Annual salary range
₹17.8 Lakhs - ₹40 Lakhs
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latest salaries
• updated:
30 Dec 2024
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Experience wise Principal Research Engineer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
5
years
(1
salaries)
|  ₹20 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
6
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹23 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr |
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7
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹23 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
8
years
(4
salaries)
| ₹18.7 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
9
years
(9
salaries)
| ₹17.8 L/yr - ₹28.5 L/yr |
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Principal Research Engineer Salary in
India ranges between ₹17.8
Lakhs to ₹40
Lakhs for
5 years of experience to 15 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
37 latest salaries received
from Principal Research Engineer.
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Principal Research Engineer salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Engineering - Software & QA
Principal Research Engineer Salary
5 - 12
years
exp.
(15
salaries)
| ₹17.8 L/yr - ₹27.3 L/yr |
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Research & Development
Principal Research Engineer Salary
8 - 13
years
exp.
(14
salaries)
| ₹21 L/yr - ₹28.5 L/yr |
Latest annual salaries shared by Principal Research Engineers
2w ago
Hyundai Mobis
Principal Research Engineer
9 years exp.
2w ago
Hyundai Mobis
Principal Research Engineer
11 years exp.
3w ago
Hyundai Mobis
Principal Research Engineer
11 years exp.
4w ago
Hyundai Mobis
Principal Research Engineer
9 years exp.
1mo ago
Hyundai Mobis
Principal Research Engineer
9 years exp.
1mo ago
Hyundai Mobis
Principal Research Engineer
9 years exp.
2mo ago
Hyundai Mobis
Principal Research Engineer
13 years exp.
3mo ago
Hyundai Mobis
Principal Research Engineer
10 years exp.
3mo ago
Hyundai Mobis
Principal Research Engineer
8 years exp.
6mo ago
Covalensedigital
Principal Research Engineer
7 years exp.
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| Company Name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
8 -
13
yrs
exp.
(27 salaries)
|
₹17.4 L/yr - ₹28.5 L/yr | |
5 -
10
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
|
₹17.6 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr | |
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5 -
7
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
|
₹20 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr | |
14 -
15
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹28.4 L/yr - ₹36.2 L/yr | |
7 -
8
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹33.3 L/yr - ₹42.6 L/yr | |
7 -
8
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹27 L/yr - ₹34.5 L/yr | |
12 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹36 L/yr - ₹46 L/yr | |
25 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹22.5 L/yr - ₹28.8 L/yr | |
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|
3 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹7.2 L/yr - ₹9.2 L/yr | |
|
1 yr
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹5.4 L/yr - ₹6.9 L/yr | |
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years
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| ₹13 L/yr - ₹52 L/yr |
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3 -
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years
exp.
(4.4L salaries)
| ₹5.4 L/yr - ₹26.9 L/yr |
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| |
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3 -
12
years
exp.
(1.9L salaries)
| ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
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4 -
12
years
exp.
(19.6k salaries)
| ₹9.6 L/yr - ₹41.8 L/yr |
Software Engineer Salary
1 -
5
years
exp.
(5.8L salaries)
| ₹2.8 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr |
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Principal Research Engineer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Research Engineer
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹17.8 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Research Engineer
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹17.8 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
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| |
Chennai
Principal Research Engineer
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹17.8 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
Principal Research Engineer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Auto Components
Principal Research Engineer
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹17.8 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
Manufacturing
Principal Research Engineer
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹17.8 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
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| |
IT Services & Consulting
Principal Research Engineer
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹17.8 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
Automobile
Principal Research Engineer
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹17.8 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
Internet
Principal Research Engineer
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹17.8 L/yr - ₹40 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 ₹40.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 37 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). 5 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 - ₹20.0 Lakhs to 51.0 Lakhs per year
- Kanpur - ₹25.0 Lakhs to 25.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹17.4 Lakhs to 40.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹8.0 Lakhs to 24.0 Lakhs per year
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