Principal Software Developer
Annual salary range
₹9.3 Lakhs - ₹40 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byPrincipal Software Developer Salary in India (Updated 2025)
based on 501
latest salaries
• updated:
15 Mar 2025
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Principal Software Developer Salary in India ranges between ₹9.3 Lakhs to ₹40 Lakhs for 5 years of experience to 15 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 501 latest salaries received from Principal Software...
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5 -
8
yrs
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(172 salaries)
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₹9.1 L/yr - ₹30.8 L/yr | |
8 -
17
yrs
exp.
(61 salaries)
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₹22 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr | 23 job openings |
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9 -
15
yrs
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(21 salaries)
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₹13 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr | |
11 -
17
yrs
exp.
(19 salaries)
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₹25.1 L/yr - ₹39 L/yr | |
9 -
14
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exp.
(12 salaries)
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₹11.3 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr | |
5 -
9
yrs
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(9 salaries)
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₹9.8 L/yr - ₹23.5 L/yr | |
6 -
9
yrs
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(8 salaries)
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₹10.5 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr | |
5 -
9
yrs
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(7 salaries)
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₹8.2 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr | |
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11 -
17
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(7 salaries)
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₹28 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr | |
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8
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exp.
(5 salaries)
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₹11.5 L/yr - ₹18.3 L/yr | |
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8 years exp.
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8 years exp.
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Principal Software Developer
6 years exp.
1w ago
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12 years exp.
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Hexagon Capability Center
Principal Software Developer
6 years exp.
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Principal Software Developer
6 years exp.
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Seanergy Digital
Principal Software Developer
8 years exp.
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Principal Software Developer
13 years exp.
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Principal Software Developer salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
5
years
(35
salaries)
| ₹7.9 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr |
6
years
(79
salaries)
| ₹9 L/yr - ₹28.3 L/yr |
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7
years
(71
salaries)
| ₹9.1 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr |
8
years
(75
salaries)
| ₹10.3 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr |
9
years
(51
salaries)
| ₹11 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
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Principal Software Developer Jobs in India
Principal Software Developer
· 8-13 years
Oracle India Pvt. Ltd.
Kolkata
Principal Software Developer
· 9-14 years
Ericsson India Global Services Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Software Developer
· 9-14 years
MSC Software
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
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Principal Software Developer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Software Developer
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹9.1 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Software Developer
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹12.6 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
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Pune
Principal Software Developer
6 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr |
Noida
Principal Software Developer
5 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹13.5 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
Mumbai
Principal Software Developer
5 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹8.1 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr |
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Principal Software Developer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting Principal Software Developer
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹9.1 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr |
Financial Services Principal Software Developer
5 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹9.1 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
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Software Product Principal Software Developer
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹11.3 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
Internet Principal Software Developer
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹46 L/yr |
Hardware & Networking Principal Software Developer
5 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹49 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Principal Software Developer Salaries
What is the salary of a Principal Software Developer in India?
Salary for a Principal Software Developer in India ranges between ₹9.3 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 501 latest salaries received from various Principal Software Developers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Principal Software Developers?
- Oracle Principal Software Developer Salary - ₹34.2 Lakhs per year
- Oracle Financial Services Software Principal Software Developer Salary - ₹31.8 Lakhs per year
- Hexagon Capability Center Principal Software Developer Salary - ₹21.7 Lakhs per year
- EXFO Principal Software Developer Salary - ₹21.2 Lakhs per year
- Anthology Principal Software Developer Salary - ₹20.3 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Principal Software Developer in India?
Average starting Salary for Principal Software Developer in India is around ₹9.3 Lakhs per year (₹77.5k per month). 5 years of minimum experience is required to be a Principal Software Developer.
What is the highest salary for a Principal Software Developer in India?
Highest salary that a Principal Software Developer can earn is ₹51.0 Lakhs per year (₹4.3L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Principal Software Developer in India?
- Internet - ₹12.0 Lakhs to 95.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹1.9 Lakhs to 120.0 Lakhs per year
- Telecom - ₹13.0 Lakhs to 42.0 Lakhs per year
- EdTech - ₹10.8 Lakhs to 46.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 80.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Principal Software Developer in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹2.7 Lakhs to 95.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹1.1 Lakhs to 56.0 Lakhs per year
- Noida - ₹2.8 Lakhs to 44.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹5.0 Lakhs to 70.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹4.5 Lakhs to 36.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Principal Software Developer?
These are the top skills of a Principal Software Developer based on 29 jobs posted by employers.
- Python
- SQL
- Javascript
- Java
- HTML
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