Principal Software Developer
Annual salary range
₹17.7 Lakhs - ₹24 Lakhs
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Principal Software Developer Salary in
India ranges between ₹17.7
Lakhs to ₹24
Lakhs for
5 years of experience to 8 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
3 latest salaries received
from Principal Software Developer.
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Latest annual salaries shared by Principal Software Developers
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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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| Company Name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
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5 -
8
yrs
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(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹19.1 L/yr - ₹24.4 L/yr | |
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7 yrs
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₹15.9 L/yr - ₹20.3 L/yr | |
Principal Software Developer Jobs in India
Principal Software Developer
· 9-18 years
Ericsson India Global Services Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Software Developer
· 8-15 years
Oracle India Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Software Developer
· 8-13 years
MSC Software
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
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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 - ₹37 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 - ₹36.5 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.
| ₹14.5 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
Hardware & Networking
Principal Software Developer
5 -
14
years
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| ₹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 ₹17.7 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 3 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 - ₹19.8 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 ₹17.7 Lakhs per year (₹1.5L 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?
- Noida - ₹18.5 Lakhs to 24.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹17.7 Lakhs to 17.7 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 40 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Javascript
- Java
- HTML
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