Principal Software Architect
Annual salary range
₹26 Lakhs - ₹80 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byPrincipal Software Architect Salary in India (Updated 2025)
based on 77
latest salaries
• updated:
28 Feb 2025
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Experience wise Principal Software Architect salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
10
years
(2
salaries)
|  ₹12 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
11
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹31.8 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
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12
years
(6
salaries)
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹65 L/yr |
13
years
(6
salaries)
| ₹31.5 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
14
years
(6
salaries)
| ₹34.7 L/yr - ₹62.3 L/yr |
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Principal Software Architect Salary in
India ranges between ₹26
Lakhs to ₹80
Lakhs for
11 years of experience to 22 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
77 latest salaries received
from Principal Software Architect.
Principal Software Architect salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Engineering - Software & QA
Principal Software Architect Salary
11 - 22
years
exp.
(51
salaries)
| ₹26 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr |
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Project & Program Management
Principal Software Architect Salary
14 - 22
years
exp.
(4
salaries)
| ₹36.3 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
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11 -
19
yrs
exp.
(7 salaries)
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₹31.8 L/yr - ₹66 L/yr | |
13 -
22
yrs
exp.
(5 salaries)
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₹49.1 L/yr - ₹59.8 L/yr | |
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20 -
22
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹47 L/yr - ₹47.2 L/yr | |
16 -
17
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹38 L/yr - ₹39.8 L/yr | |
15 -
18
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹36 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr | |
12 yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
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₹45 L/yr - ₹65 L/yr | |
17 -
20
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
|
₹50 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr | |
15 -
19
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
|
₹35 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr | |
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19 -
24
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
|
₹90 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr | |
11 -
17
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
|
₹50 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr | |
Principal Software Architect Jobs in India
Principal Software Architect
· 18-22 years
Opentext Technologies India Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Software Architect
· 10-15 years
Brainsearch Consulting Pvt Ltd
₹40
L/yr
- ₹50
L/yr
Pune
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| ₹5.1 L/yr - ₹52.7 L/yr |
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years
exp.
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| ₹5.4 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr |
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Principal Software Architect Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Software Architect
11 -
22
years
exp.
| ₹31.5 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
Mumbai
Principal Software Architect
10 -
22
years
exp.
| ₹15 L/yr - ₹59 L/yr |
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Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Software Architect
15 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹31 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr |
Pune
Principal Software Architect
12 -
19
years
exp.
| ₹29 L/yr - ₹65 L/yr |
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Principal Software Architect
13 -
22
years
exp.
| ₹47.2 L/yr - ₹49.5 L/yr |
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Principal Software Architect Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Software Product Principal Software Architect
11 -
22
years
exp.
| ₹31.5 L/yr - ₹66 L/yr |
Internet Principal Software Architect
11 -
22
years
exp.
| ₹36 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr |
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IT Services & Consulting Principal Software Architect
11 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹29 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr |
Financial Services Principal Software Architect
12 -
22
years
exp.
| ₹45 L/yr - ₹65 L/yr |
Hardware & Networking Principal Software Architect
13 -
22
years
exp.
| ₹34.7 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Principal Software Architect Salaries
What is the salary of a Principal Software Architect in India?
Salary for a Principal Software Architect in India ranges between ₹26.0 Lakhs to ₹80.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 77 latest salaries received from various Principal Software Architects across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Principal Software Architects?
- Philips Principal Software Architect Salary - ₹96.7 Lakhs per year
- Sabre Principal Software Architect Salary - ₹58.3 Lakhs per year
- APIsec Principal Software Architect Salary - ₹58.3 Lakhs per year
- Modivcare Principal Software Architect Salary - ₹56.7 Lakhs per year
- Morningstar Principal Software Architect Salary - ₹53.7 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Principal Software Architect in India?
Average starting Salary for Principal Software Architect in India is around ₹26.0 Lakhs per year (₹2.2L per month). 11 years of minimum experience is required to be a Principal Software Architect.
What is the highest salary for a Principal Software Architect in India?
Highest salary that a Principal Software Architect can earn is ₹100.0 Lakhs per year (₹8.3L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Principal Software Architect in India?
- Healthcare - ₹45.0 Lakhs to 100.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹31.8 Lakhs to 72.0 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹45.0 Lakhs to 59.8 Lakhs per year
- Telecom - ₹40.6 Lakhs to 47.2 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹29.0 Lakhs to 60.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Principal Software Architect in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹20.0 Lakhs to 130.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹12.0 Lakhs to 59.8 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹29.0 Lakhs to 65.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹18.0 Lakhs to 70.0 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹15.0 Lakhs to 49.5 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Principal Software Architect?
These are the top skills of a Principal Software Architect based on 2 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Javascript
- Java
- AWS
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