Principal
Annual salary range
₹19.8 Lakhs - ₹1.2 Crore
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Experience wise Principal salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
7
years
(21
salaries)
|  ₹19.8 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
8
years
(21
salaries)
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹1.1 Cr/yr |
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9
years
(18
salaries)
| ₹22 L/yr - ₹1.1 Cr/yr |
10
years
(33
salaries)
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹1.2 Cr/yr |
11
years
(25
salaries)
| ₹21.1 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
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Principal Salary in
India ranges between ₹19.8
Lakhs to ₹1.2
Crore for
7 years of experience to 26 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
240 latest salaries received
from Principal.
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Principal salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Strategic & Top Management
Principal Salary
9 - 16
years
exp.
(35
salaries)
| ₹21.1 L/yr - ₹1.2 Cr/yr |
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Finance & Accounting
Principal Salary
8 - 14
years
exp.
(21
salaries)
| ₹28 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
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Charmwood Academy
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8 years exp.
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Principal
13 years exp.
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Defence Careers Academy International School
Principal
16 years exp.
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Laburnum Public School
Principal
26 years exp.
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Deep Public School
Principal
8 years exp.
1d ago
Narayana Educational Society
Principal
20 years exp.
1d ago
EAC International Consulting
Principal
12 years exp.
1d ago
Qwixpert
Principal
19 years exp.
2d ago
Nps School
Principal
14 years exp.
2d ago
S.P.M English School
Principal
26 years exp.
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₹29.3 L/yr - ₹37.4 L/yr | |
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₹27 L/yr - ₹34.5 L/yr | 2 job openings |
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₹95 L/yr - ₹1.1 Cr/yr | |
17 -
20
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₹40.5 L/yr - ₹51.8 L/yr | |
5 -
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₹42.8 L/yr - ₹54.6 L/yr | |
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₹1 Cr/yr - ₹1.1 Cr/yr | |
5 -
17
yrs
exp.
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₹57.8 L/yr - ₹63.8 L/yr | 1 job opening |
6 -
11
yrs
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₹61.8 L/yr - ₹68.3 L/yr | |
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16 yrs
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₹48.5 L/yr - ₹53.6 L/yr | |
15 yrs
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₹66.5 L/yr - ₹73.5 L/yr | |
Principal Jobs in India
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· 12-15 years
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Principal
· 11-16 years
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Noida
Principal
· 4-7 years
Mott MacDonald PVT LTD
Mumbai
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7 -
26
years
exp.
(236 salaries)
| ₹19.6 L/yr - ₹1.2 Cr/yr |
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6 -
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years
exp.
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| ₹5.5 L/yr - ₹1.5 Cr/yr |
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years
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| ₹16.5 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
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10
years
exp.
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| ₹2.1 L/yr - ₹9.4 L/yr |
Senior Principal Salary
10 -
27
years
exp.
(247 salaries)
| ₹7.5 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
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Principal Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal
7 -
27
years
exp.
| ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹61.5 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal
7 -
27
years
exp.
| ₹2.8 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 - ₹42 L/yr |
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Principal Salary In Other 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.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
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Internet
Principal
7 -
27
years
exp.
| ₹5.5 L/yr - ₹90 L/yr |
Consulting
Principal
7 -
26
years
exp.
| ₹16.4 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
Software Product
Principal
7 -
25
years
exp.
| ₹12 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 ₹19.8 Lakhs to ₹120.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 240 latest salaries received from various Principals across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Principals?
- ZS Principal Salary - ₹115.9 Lakhs per year
- Google Principal Salary - ₹106.6 Lakhs per year
- BCG Principal Salary - ₹100.9 Lakhs per year
- Nomura Research Institute Consulting and Solutions Principal Salary - ₹97.5 Lakhs per year
- McKinsey & Company Principal Salary - ₹93.2 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Principal in India?
Average starting Salary for Principal in India is around ₹19.8 Lakhs per year (₹1.7L 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 ₹200.0 Lakhs per year (₹16.7L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Principal in India?
- Management Consulting - ₹4.8 Lakhs to 200.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹2.0 Lakhs to 250.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 129.0 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 180.0 Lakhs per year
- Education & Training - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 145.2 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Principal in India?
- New Delhi - ₹15.0 Lakhs to 137.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹21.0 Lakhs to 102.0 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹16.0 Lakhs to 125.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹18.0 Lakhs to 130.0 Lakhs per year
- Ahmedabad - ₹28.0 Lakhs to 48.8 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.
- SQL
- Python
- Project Management
- Communication Skills
- Recruitment
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