Principal
Annual salary range
₹1.5 Lakh - ₹31 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byPrincipal Salary in Chennai (Updated 2025)
based on 301
latest salaries
• updated:
15 Mar 2025
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Principal Salary in Chennai ranges between ₹1.5 Lakh to ₹31 Lakhs for 7 years of experience to 27 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 301 latest salaries received from Principal.
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19
yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(7 salaries)
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₹22 L/yr - ₹34.5 L/yr | |
17 -
25
yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(7 salaries)
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₹12 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr | |
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23
yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(7 salaries)
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₹9.6 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr | |
13 -
31
yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(6 salaries)
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₹6 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr | |
27 -
31
yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(4 salaries)
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₹21.6 L/yr - ₹27.6 L/yr | |
12 -
15
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exp.
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Chennai
(4 salaries)
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₹12 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr | |
14 -
15
yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(4 salaries)
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₹22 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr | |
4 -
26
yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(4 salaries)
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₹12 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr | 1 job opening |
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25 -
27
yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(4 salaries)
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₹1.2 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr | |
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25 -
28
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exp.
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Chennai
(3 salaries)
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₹5.4 L/yr - ₹6.9 L/yr | |
Latest annual salaries shared by Principals
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Asha Jyoti Vidyapeeth
Principal
20 years exp.
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Vijay Group of Institutes
Principal
16 years exp.
1d ago
Shree Niketan Patasala
Principal
15 years exp.
1d ago
Rukmin School Nagpur
Principal
23 years exp.
1d ago
Dynasty Modern Gurukul Academy
Principal
17 years exp.
2d ago
Velammal Bodhi Campus, Thanjavur
Principal
20 years exp.
2d ago
BCG
Principal
7 years exp.
2d ago
Indian Railways
Principal
18 years exp.
2d ago
People's Institute Of Hotel Management
Principal
23 years exp.
2d ago
Delhi Public School
Principal
21 years exp.
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Principal salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
7
years
(2
salaries)
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr |
8
years
(10
salaries)
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr |
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9
years
(16
salaries)
| ₹2.8 L/yr - ₹16.1 L/yr |
10
years
(10
salaries)
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹10.2 L/yr |
11
years
(5
salaries)
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹23.6 L/yr |
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Principal Jobs in Chennai
Principal
· 3-8 years
Oracle
₹13
L/yr
- ₹23
L/yr
Kolkata
Principal
· 15-20 years
McDermott International, Ltd
Chennai
Principal
· 10-15 years
Amazon India Software Dev Centre Pvt Ltd
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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| Similar Designation | Avg. annual salary |
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Principal Salary
7 -
27
years
exp.
(301 salaries)
| ₹1.5 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr |
Vice Principal Salary
5 -
25
years
exp.
(165 salaries)
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹15.1 L/yr |
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Senior Principal Salary
13 -
27
years
exp.
(19 salaries)
| ₹1.1 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
School Principal Salary
8 -
27
years
exp.
(137 salaries)
| ₹1.2 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
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3 -
28
years
exp.
(340 salaries)
| ₹1.1 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr |
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Mount Litera Zee School
Teacher in Ahmedabad
• posted on 19 Jun 2020
Likes
...a wonderful experience. Through this pandemic the school has supported me a lot. Whether it's regarding the salary, work-life balance each and every staff member supports you, guide's you. I'm proud to say I am a Mount Literan.
read more- Salary - Excellent
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Dislikes
I had never faced such kind of situation.
Podar International School
Principal
• posted on 26 Jul 2018
Likes
It's a group that believes in going together growing together, job security n salary no one can beat Podar, work environment is quite satisfactory coz every employee is designated with specific work profile hence no confusion n hassle.
read more- Salary - Excellent
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Accenture
Manager in Bangalore / Bengaluru
• posted on 17 Jan 2025
Likes
Org is Serious about quality of client delivery. Salary and hikes are better than peers. Promotions based on work
read more- Salary - Good
+5 more
Dislikes
The culture has diluted over last 15 years. Its not the Accenture that it was 15 years back.. HR has no say now and its all senior management driven
read moreOrchids International School
Principal in Kolkata
• posted on 22 Jan 2025
Likes
In Orchids promotion is frequent. But one needs to be highly active and prompt with work. Smart work is appreciated.
- Job security - Good
+1 more
Dislikes
Salary is not good
Sri Chaitanya Techno Schools
Teacher in Mangalagiri
• posted on 15 Oct 2021
Likes
Couleges and management are more supportive. Good working area and salary is also hike. Finally it's a friendly environment to both children and teachers too. Management conduct training classes every year..
read more- Salary - Excellent
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Some seniors are politicians.. sometimes management doesn't notice that politics ...
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Principal Salary In Other Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal
7 -
27
years
exp.
| ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹64.4 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal
7 -
27
years
exp.
| ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
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Mumbai
Principal
7 -
27
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
New Delhi
Principal
7 -
27
years
exp.
| ₹2.1 L/yr - ₹95 L/yr |
Pune
Principal
7 -
27
years
exp.
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹43 L/yr |
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Principal Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Education & Training Principal
7 -
27
years
exp.
| ₹2.2 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
IT Services & Consulting Principal
7 -
26
years
exp.
| ₹11 L/yr - ₹98.9 L/yr |
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Internet Principal
7 -
27
years
exp.
| ₹5.1 L/yr - ₹90 L/yr |
Software Product Principal
7 -
25
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
Consulting Principal
7 -
25
years
exp.
| ₹17.6 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Principal Salaries
What is the salary of a Principal in India?
Salary for a Principal in India ranges between ₹1.5 Lakhs to ₹31.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 301 latest salaries received from various Principals across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Principals?
- ZS Principal Salary - ₹105.5 Lakhs per year
- BCG Principal Salary - ₹102.2 Lakhs per year
- Nomura Research Institute Consulting and Solutions Principal Salary - ₹97.5 Lakhs per year
- Kearney Principal Salary - ₹96.9 Lakhs per year
- Amazon Principal Salary - ₹92.1 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Principal in India?
Average starting Salary for Principal in India is around ₹1.5 Lakhs per year (₹12.5k per month). 7 years of minimum experience is required to be a Principal.
What is the highest salary for a Principal in India?
Highest salary that a Principal can earn is ₹150.0 Lakhs per year (₹12.5L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Principal in India?
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹15.0 Lakhs to 50.0 Lakhs per year
- Telecom - ₹22.0 Lakhs to 34.5 Lakhs per year
- Government - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 70.0 Lakhs per year
- Management Consulting - ₹14.0 Lakhs to 24.2 Lakhs per year
- Education & Training - ₹0.4 Lakhs to 47.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Principal in India?
- Mumbai - ₹0.5 Lakhs to 180.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 221.6 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹0.3 Lakhs to 130.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹0.3 Lakhs to 102.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 100.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Principal?
These are the top skills of a Principal based on 207 jobs posted by employers.
- Python
- SQL
- Project Management
- Communication Skills
- Recruitment
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