Principal Software Developer
Annual salary range
₹11.3 Lakhs - ₹42 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byPrincipal Software Developer Salary in Software Product in India
based on 183
latest salaries
• updated:
18 Feb 2025
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Experience wise Principal Software Developer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
5
years
(8
salaries)
|  ₹8.2 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
6
years
(12
salaries)
| ₹10.8 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr |
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7
years
(9
salaries)
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
8
years
(12
salaries)
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹39 L/yr |
9
years
(23
salaries)
| ₹11 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
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Principal Software Developer Salary in
India ranges between ₹11.3
Lakhs to ₹42
Lakhs for
5 years of experience to 15 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
183 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.
(128
salaries)
| ₹11.3 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
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Project & Program Management
Principal Software Developer Salary
13 - 15
years
exp.
(4
salaries)
| ₹33 L/yr - ₹40 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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17
yrs
exp.
(61 salaries)
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₹22 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr | 19 job openings |
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15
yrs
exp.
(21 salaries)
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₹13 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr | |
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10 -
16
yrs
exp.
(20 salaries)
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₹20 L/yr - ₹39 L/yr | |
9 -
14
yrs
exp.
(12 salaries)
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₹11.3 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr | |
5 -
9
yrs
exp.
(7 salaries)
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₹8.2 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr | |
11 -
17
yrs
exp.
(7 salaries)
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₹28 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr | |
12 -
15
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹24 L/yr - ₹31.2 L/yr | |
10 -
13
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹12 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr | |
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9 -
10
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹11.1 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr | |
4 -
7
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹20.2 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr | |
Principal Software Developer Jobs in India
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
· 5-10 years
Hexagon Capability Center India Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
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• posted on 29 Jun 2022
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Work-life balance Good tech stack to work with Learning opportunities Supportive work environment
- Skill development - Good
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Dislikes
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• posted on 03 Dec 2021
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Good pay if you are a deserving candidate. Good work life balance since its a product company, but will depend on ur team and manager. Company policies seem a little outdated but I have seen them changing recently for good, so it seems that this company will go a long way in future.
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• posted on 28 Jul 2023
Likes
I like the company culture and everybody is very supportive
- Skill development - Excellent
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• posted on 21 Apr 2021
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Principal Software Developer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Software Developer
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹9.1 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr |
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Software Developer
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹12.6 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
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Pune
Principal Software Developer
6 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr |
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 |
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Principal Software Developer Salary In Other 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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| |
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 |
Telecom
Principal Software Developer
8 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹13.8 L/yr - ₹35 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 ₹11.3 Lakhs to ₹42.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 183 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 - ₹34.4 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 - ₹21.2 Lakhs per year
- EXFO Principal Software Developer Salary - ₹21.2 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 ₹11.3 Lakhs per year (₹94.2k 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
- Telecom - ₹13.0 Lakhs to 42.0 Lakhs per year
- EdTech - ₹10.8 Lakhs to 46.0 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 - ₹8.2 Lakhs to 51.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹6.8 Lakhs to 93.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹10.0 Lakhs to 43.0 Lakhs per year
- Noida - ₹12.0 Lakhs to 35.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹10.8 Lakhs to 22.0 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 29 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Javascript
- Java
- HTML
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