Principal Software Developer
Annual salary range
₹12.6 Lakhs - ₹50 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byPrincipal Software Developer Salary in Bangalore / Bengaluru (Updated 2025)
based on 93
latest salaries
• updated:
8 Mar 2025
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Experience wise Principal Software Developer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
5
years
(4
salaries)
|  ₹11.5 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
6
years
(7
salaries)
| ₹10.8 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr |
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7
years
(8
salaries)
| ₹11 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
8
years
(7
salaries)
| ₹13.3 L/yr - ₹93 L/yr |
9
years
(12
salaries)
| ₹14.5 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
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Principal Software Developer Salary in
Bangalore / Bengaluru ranges between ₹12.6
Lakhs to ₹50
Lakhs for
5 years of experience to 15 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
93 latest salaries received
from Principal Software Developer.
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Principal Software Developer salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Engineering - Software & QA
Principal Software Developer Salary
5 - 15
years
exp.
(71
salaries)
| ₹12.6 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
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Project & Program Management
Principal Software Developer Salary
12 - 14
years
exp.
(4
salaries)
| ₹40 L/yr - ₹49 L/yr |
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8 years exp.
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Principal Software Developer
8 years exp.
5d ago
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Principal Software Developer
6 years exp.
1w ago
Akhil Systems
Principal Software Developer
12 years exp.
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Hexagon Capability Center
Principal Software Developer
6 years exp.
1w ago
Hexagon Capability Center
Principal Software Developer
6 years exp.
1w ago
Seanergy Digital
Principal Software Developer
8 years exp.
1w ago
Oracle
Principal Software Developer
13 years exp.
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17
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
(29 salaries)
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₹24.5 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr | 23 job openings |
9 -
14
yrs
exp.
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
(10 salaries)
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₹14.5 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr | |
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8
yrs
exp.
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
(5 salaries)
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₹11.5 L/yr - ₹18.3 L/yr | |
14 -
16
yrs
exp.
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
(5 salaries)
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₹23 L/yr - ₹28.5 L/yr | |
4 -
7
yrs
exp.
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
(4 salaries)
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₹20.2 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr | |
14 -
20
yrs
exp.
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
(4 salaries)
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₹27 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr | |
7 -
10
yrs
exp.
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
(3 salaries)
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₹11 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr | |
11 -
12
yrs
exp.
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
(3 salaries)
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₹15.5 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr | |
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15 -
20
yrs
exp.
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
(3 salaries)
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₹30 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr | |
12 -
15
yrs
exp.
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
(3 salaries)
|
₹49 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr | |
Principal Software Developer Jobs in Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Software Developer
· 8-13 years
Oracle India Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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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Senior Software Developer in Hyderabad / Secunderabad
• posted on 08 Dec 2024
Likes
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• posted on 21 Apr 2022
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Dislikes
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• posted on 20 Nov 2022
Likes
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Software Engineer in Hyderabad / Secunderabad
• posted on 04 Aug 2021
Likes
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Dislikes
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Principal Software Developer Salary In Other Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Software Developer
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹9.1 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr |
Pune
Principal Software Developer
6 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr |
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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 |
New Delhi
Principal Software Developer
5 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹35 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 ₹12.6 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 93 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 ₹12.6 Lakhs per year (₹1.1L 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?
- Financial Services - ₹12.0 Lakhs to 65.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹13.8 Lakhs to 50.0 Lakhs per year
- Defence & Aerospace - ₹23.0 Lakhs to 28.5 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹8.5 Lakhs to 80.0 Lakhs per year
- EdTech - ₹10.8 Lakhs to 32.0 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 32 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Javascript
- Java
- HTML
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