Principal Software Developer
Annual salary range
₹10 Lakhs - ₹49 Lakhs
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• updated:
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Experience wise Principal Software Developer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
5
years
(4
salaries)
|  ₹10.8 L/yr - ₹13.7 L/yr |
6
years
(9
salaries)
| ₹9.8 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr |
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7
years
(7
salaries)
| ₹9.6 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
8
years
(10
salaries)
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹93 L/yr |
9
years
(10
salaries)
| ₹11 L/yr - ₹27.5 L/yr |
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Principal Software Developer Salary in
India ranges between ₹10
Lakhs to ₹49
Lakhs for
5 years of experience to 14 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
62 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 - 14
years
exp.
(43
salaries)
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
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Project & Program Management
Principal Software Developer Salary
12 - 14
years
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
| ₹44.1 L/yr - ₹56.4 L/yr |
Latest annual salaries shared by Principal Software Developers
2d ago
Hexagon Capability Center
Principal Software Developer
5 years exp.
2d ago
Hexagon Capability Center
Principal Software Developer
8 years exp.
3d ago
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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yrs
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₹18 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr | |
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yrs
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₹23.4 L/yr - ₹29.9 L/yr | |
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yrs
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₹20.3 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr | |
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yrs
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₹11.4 L/yr - ₹14.5 L/yr | |
6 -
11
yrs
exp.
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₹15.3 L/yr - ₹19.6 L/yr | |
16 -
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yrs
exp.
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₹36 L/yr - ₹46 L/yr | |
6 yrs
exp.
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₹17.1 L/yr - ₹21.9 L/yr | |
7 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹12.6 L/yr - ₹16.1 L/yr | |
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6 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹24.3 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr | |
7 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹13 L/yr - ₹16.6 L/yr | |
Principal Software Developer Jobs in India
Principal Software Developer
· 9-14 years
Ericsson India Global Services Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Software Developer
· 3-12 years
Oracle India Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Software Developer
· 8-13 years
MSC Software
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
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Top skills for Principal Software Developer
Principal Software Developer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Software Developer
5 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹9.1 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr |
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Software Developer
5 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹12.6 L/yr - ₹49 L/yr |
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Pune
Principal Software Developer
6 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr |
Noida
Principal Software Developer
5 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹13.5 L/yr - ₹36 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 In Other Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting
Principal Software Developer
5 -
14
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 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹11.3 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
Internet
Principal Software Developer
5 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
Telecom
Principal Software Developer
8 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹13.8 L/yr - ₹27.5 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 ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹49.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 62 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 - ₹34.5 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
- Hexagon Capability Center Principal Software Developer Salary - ₹20.8 Lakhs per year
- EXFO Principal Software Developer Salary - ₹20.0 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 ₹10.0 Lakhs per year (₹83.3k 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
- EdTech - ₹10.8 Lakhs to 46.0 Lakhs per year
- Telecom - ₹13.0 Lakhs to 42.0 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?
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹22.0 Lakhs to 51.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹6.8 Lakhs to 93.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹12.0 Lakhs to 40.0 Lakhs per year
- Noida - ₹12.0 Lakhs to 20.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹9.8 Lakhs to 33.9 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 27 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Javascript
- Java
- HTML
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