Principal Software Developer
Annual salary range
₹9.1 Lakhs - ₹38 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)
|  ₹7.9 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr |
6
years
(61
salaries)
| ₹9 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr |
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7
years
(55
salaries)
| ₹9.1 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
8
years
(53
salaries)
| ₹10.3 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr |
9
years
(32
salaries)
| ₹11 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
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Principal Software Developer Salary in
India ranges between ₹9.1
Lakhs to ₹38
Lakhs for
5 years of experience to 14 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
299 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.
(240
salaries)
| ₹9.1 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr |
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IT & Information Security
Principal Software Developer Salary
7 - 8
years
exp.
(4
salaries)
| ₹10.5 L/yr - ₹14 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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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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₹7.4 L/yr - ₹30.8 L/yr | |
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₹22 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr | 19 job openings |
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5 -
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yrs
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₹9.8 L/yr - ₹27.5 L/yr | |
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₹8.2 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr | |
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₹24 L/yr - ₹31.2 L/yr | |
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₹15.5 L/yr - ₹38.6 L/yr | |
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yrs
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₹12 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr | |
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20
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹27 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr | |
9 -
10
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹11.1 L/yr - ₹15 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
· 8-15 years
Oracle India Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Software Developer
· 5-10 years
MSC Software
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
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Senior Software Developer
• posted on 08 Dec 2024
Likes
Flexible WFH option. Decent salary structures. Healthy & Friendly culture. Worklife balance is really great.
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• posted on 29 Jun 2022
Likes
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Software Developer
• posted on 07 Aug 2018
Likes
The work life balance was encouraged.
- Work-life balance - Good
Dislikes
... at the Gandhinagar branch and I can only say this about this particular office. The teammates, culture, salary, career growth, everything was terrible. There was a lot of politics and people didn't seem to mind their own business but wanted to get all the details from you- personal and work related. That was a huge turn-off for me. Also, talking about religion and politics was more than what is required at work and especially at places like Oracle. The Directors were nice and the only good people at oracle here other very few other people. The work is also on an age old architecture which I was a part of.
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Senior Software Engineer
• posted on 04 Jan 2022
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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 |
|---|---|
Financial Services
Principal Software Developer
5 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹9.1 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
Software Product
Principal Software Developer
5 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹11.3 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
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Internet
Principal Software Developer
5 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
Hardware & Networking
Principal Software Developer
5 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹49 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 ₹9.1 Lakhs to ₹38.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 299 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 - ₹21.0 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 ₹9.1 Lakhs per year (₹75.8k 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?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹8.5 Lakhs to 80.0 Lakhs per year
- Noida - ₹13.5 Lakhs to 44.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹1.1 Lakhs to 50.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹5.0 Lakhs to 51.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹10.8 Lakhs to 15.9 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 28 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Javascript
- Java
- HTML
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