Principal
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₹5.5 Lakhs - ₹1 Crore
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Filter salaries byPrincipal Salary in Gurgaon / Gurugram (Updated 2025)
based on 212
latest salaries
• updated:
15 Mar 2025
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Principal Salary in Gurgaon / Gurugram ranges between ₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹1 Crore for 7 years of experience to 27 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 212 latest salaries received from Principal.
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Gurgaon / Gurugram
(18 salaries)
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₹16 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr | 1 job opening |
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Gurgaon / Gurugram
(17 salaries)
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₹30 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr | 1 job opening |
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Gurgaon / Gurugram
(15 salaries)
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₹5.5 L/yr - ₹9.1 L/yr | |
7 -
15
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exp.
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Gurgaon / Gurugram
(8 salaries)
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₹1 Cr/yr - ₹1.3 Cr/yr | |
20 -
25
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Gurgaon / Gurugram
(5 salaries)
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₹15.9 L/yr - ₹21.1 L/yr | |
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23
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Gurgaon / Gurugram
(5 salaries)
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₹10 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr | |
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14
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Gurgaon / Gurugram
(5 salaries)
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₹98.9 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr | |
20 -
25
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Gurgaon / Gurugram
(4 salaries)
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₹20 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr | |
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20
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Gurgaon / Gurugram
(4 salaries)
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₹35 L/yr - ₹84 L/yr | 1 job opening |
11 -
25
yrs
exp.
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Gurgaon / Gurugram
(4 salaries)
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₹5 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr | |
Latest annual salaries shared by Principals
1d ago
Asha Jyoti Vidyapeeth
Principal
20 years exp.
1d ago
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 |
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7
years
(2
salaries)
| ₹31 L/yr - ₹54 L/yr |
8
years
(17
salaries)
| ₹2.1 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
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9
years
(8
salaries)
| ₹5.5 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr |
10
years
(13
salaries)
| ₹7 L/yr - ₹1.3 Cr/yr |
11
years
(14
salaries)
| ₹7 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
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Principal Jobs in Gurgaon / Gurugram
Principal
· 15-20 years
McDermott International, Ltd
Chennai
Principal
· 10-15 years
Amazon India Software Dev Centre Pvt Ltd
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal
· 12-14 years
India Medtronic Pvt. Ltd
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
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| ₹5.5 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
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| ₹2.3 L/yr - ₹31.8 L/yr |
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| ₹2.7 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr |
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years
exp.
(14 salaries)
| ₹25 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
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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 ₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹101.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 212 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 - ₹100.6 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 ₹5.5 Lakhs per year (₹45.8k 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 - ₹30.0 Lakhs to 121.4 Lakhs per year
- Management Consulting - ₹16.0 Lakhs to 130.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹15.9 Lakhs to 42.0 Lakhs per year
- Education & Training - ₹0.4 Lakhs to 93.0 Lakhs per year
- NBFC - ₹5.5 Lakhs to 9.1 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 201 jobs posted by employers.
- Python
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- Project Management
- Communication Skills
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