Principal Software Developer
Annual salary range
₹9.3 Lakhs - ₹40 Lakhs
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• updated:
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Experience wise Principal Software Developer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
5
years
(28
salaries)
|  ₹9.5 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
6
years
(68
salaries)
| ₹9.3 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr |
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7
years
(69
salaries)
| ₹9.3 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr |
8
years
(79
salaries)
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹39 L/yr |
9
years
(63
salaries)
| ₹10.3 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
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Principal Software Developer Salary in
Chennai ranges between ₹9.3
Lakhs to ₹40
Lakhs for
5 years of experience to 14 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
479 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
11 - 14
years
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
| ₹14.4 L/yr - ₹27.6 L/yr |
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IT & Information Security
Principal Software Developer Salary
7
years
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
| ₹26.1 L/yr - ₹33.3 L/yr |
Latest annual salaries shared by Principal Software Developers
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Hexagon Capability Center
Principal Software Developer
5 years exp.
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8 years exp.
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Hexagon Capability Center
Principal Software Developer
8 years exp.
4d ago
Hexagon Capability Center
Principal Software Developer
8 years exp.
5d ago
Hexagon Capability Center
Principal Software Developer
6 years exp.
1w ago
Akhil Systems
Principal Software Developer
12 years exp.
1w ago
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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₹3.7 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr | |
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₹13.5 L/yr - ₹17.2 L/yr | |
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14 yrs
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Chennai
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₹14.4 L/yr - ₹18.4 L/yr | |
15 yrs
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₹34.2 L/yr - ₹43.7 L/yr | |
7 yrs
exp.
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Chennai
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₹26.1 L/yr - ₹33.3 L/yr | |
11 yrs
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Chennai
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₹21.6 L/yr - ₹27.6 L/yr | |
8 yrs
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Chennai
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₹13.5 L/yr - ₹17.2 L/yr | |
Principal Software Developer Jobs in Chennai
Principal Software Developer
· 9-18 years
Ericsson India Global Services Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Software Developer
· 8-12 years
Oracle India Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Software Developer
· 8-13 years
Hexagon Capability Center India Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
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Senior Software Developer in Hyderabad / Secunderabad
• posted on 08 Dec 2024
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Hikes were less last year.
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• posted on 21 Apr 2021
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• posted on 10 Apr 2022
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Principal Software Developer Salary In Other Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Software Developer
5 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹9.3 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Software Developer
5 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹9.3 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
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Pune
Principal Software Developer
5 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹9.3 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
Noida
Principal Software Developer
5 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹9.3 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
New Delhi
Principal Software Developer
5 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹9.3 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
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Principal Software Developer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting
Principal Software Developer
5 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹9.3 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
Financial Services
Principal Software Developer
5 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹9.3 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
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Software Product
Principal Software Developer
5 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹9.3 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
Internet
Principal Software Developer
5 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹9.3 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
Hardware & Networking
Principal Software Developer
5 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹9.3 L/yr - ₹40 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 479 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 - ₹34.7 Lakhs per year
- Oracle Financial Services Software Principal Software Developer Salary - ₹31.6 Lakhs per year
- Anthology Principal Software Developer Salary - ₹21.9 Lakhs per year
- EXFO Principal Software Developer Salary - ₹20.0 Lakhs per year
- Hexagon Capability Center Principal Software Developer Salary - ₹19.6 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?
- Financial Services - ₹29.0 Lakhs to 29.0 Lakhs per year
- Semiconductors - ₹16.0 Lakhs to 16.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹3.7 Lakhs to 38.0 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 50.0 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 52 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Javascript
- Java
- HTML
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