Principal
Annual salary range
₹1.3 Lakh - ₹31 Lakhs
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Principal Salary in Chennai (Updated 2025)
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Experience wise Principal salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
7
years
(2
salaries)
|  Unlock₹5 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr |
8
years
(10
salaries)
| Unlock ₹2 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr |
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9
years
(16
salaries)
| Unlock ₹2.8 L/yr - ₹16.1 L/yr |
10
years
(10
salaries)
| Unlock ₹3 L/yr - ₹10.2 L/yr |
11
years
(5
salaries)
| Unlock ₹3 L/yr - ₹23.6 L/yr |
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Principal Salary in
Chennai ranges between ₹1.3
Lakh to ₹31
Lakhs for
7 years of experience to 27 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
306 latest salaries received
from Principal.
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Principal salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Teaching & Training
Principal Salary
7 - 27
years
exp.
(159
salaries)
| Unlock ₹1.3 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
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Administration & Facilities
Principal Salary
8 - 27
years
exp.
(32
salaries)
| Unlock ₹4.4 L/yr - ₹20.5 L/yr |
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Asha Jyoti Vidyapeeth
Principal
20 years exp.
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Vijay Group of Institutes
Principal
16 years exp.
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Shree Niketan Patasala
Principal
15 years exp.
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Rukmin School Nagpur
Principal
23 years exp.
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Dynasty Modern Gurukul Academy
Principal
17 years exp.
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Velammal Bodhi Campus, Thanjavur
Principal
20 years exp.
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BCG
Principal
7 years exp.
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Indian Railways
Principal
18 years exp.
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People's Institute Of Hotel Management
Principal
23 years exp.
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Delhi Public School
Principal
21 years exp.
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yrs
exp.
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(7 salaries)
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₹22 L/yr - ₹34.5 L/yr | |
17 -
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yrs
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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
yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(4 salaries)
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₹9.8 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.
.
Chennai
(4 salaries)
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₹1.2 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr | |
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25 -
28
yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(3 salaries)
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₹5.4 L/yr - ₹6.9 L/yr | |
Principal Jobs in Chennai
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· 10-15 years
Amazon India Software Dev Centre Pvt Ltd
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal
· 12-14 years
India Medtronic Pvt. Ltd
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal
· 3-8 years
Oracle
₹13
L/yr
- ₹23
L/yr
Kolkata
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| Unlock ₹2 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr |
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years
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| Unlock ₹1.2 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
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exp.
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| Unlock ₹1.3 L/yr - ₹46 L/yr |
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3 -
28
years
exp.
(338 salaries)
| Unlock ₹1.1 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr |
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• posted on 15 Oct 2019
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Principal Salary In Other Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal
7 -
27
years
exp.
| Unlock ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹63 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal
7 -
27
years
exp.
| Unlock ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
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Mumbai
Principal
7 -
27
years
exp.
| Unlock ₹3 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
New Delhi
Principal
7 -
27
years
exp.
| Unlock ₹2.1 L/yr - ₹95 L/yr |
Pune
Principal
7 -
27
years
exp.
| Unlock ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
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Principal Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Education & Training Principal
7 -
27
years
exp.
| Unlock ₹2.2 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
IT Services & Consulting Principal
7 -
26
years
exp.
| Unlock ₹10.5 L/yr - ₹99.8 L/yr |
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Internet Principal
7 -
27
years
exp.
| Unlock ₹5 L/yr - ₹92 L/yr |
Software Product Principal
7 -
25
years
exp.
| Unlock ₹12 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
Consulting Principal
7 -
25
years
exp.
| Unlock ₹17 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Principal Salaries
What is the salary of a Principal in Chennai?
Salary for a Principal in Chennai ranges between ₹1.3 Lakhs to ₹31.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 306 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 - ₹100.2 Lakhs per year
- Nomura Research Institute Consulting and Solutions Principal Salary - ₹97.5 Lakhs per year
- Amazon Principal Salary - ₹92.1 Lakhs per year
- Kearney Principal Salary - ₹87.6 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Principal in Chennai?
Average starting Salary for Principal in India is around ₹1.3 Lakhs per year (₹10.8k per month). 7 years of minimum experience is required to be a Principal.
What is the highest salary for a Principal in Chennai?
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 Chennai?
- 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 208 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Project Management
- Communication Skills
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