Principal Software Developer
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₹9.3 Lakhs - ₹40 Lakhs
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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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₹9.1 L/yr - ₹30.8 L/yr | 1 job opening |
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₹22 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr | 25 job openings |
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₹13 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr | |
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₹20 L/yr - ₹39 L/yr | |
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₹11.3 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr | |
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₹11.5 L/yr - ₹18.3 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
· 5-10 years
MSC Software
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
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Principal Software Developer Salary By Locations
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Hyderabad / Secunderabad
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
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Pune
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Noida
Principal Software Developer
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Mumbai
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Principal Software Developer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
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IT Services & Consulting Principal Software Developer
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years
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Financial Services Principal Software Developer
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Software Product Principal Software Developer
5 -
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| Unlock ₹11.3 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
Internet Principal Software Developer
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Hardware & Networking Principal Software Developer
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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 - ₹31.6 Lakhs per year
- Hexagon Capability Center Principal Software Developer Salary - ₹21.6 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 35 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Javascript
- Java
- HTML
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