Principal Software Developer
Annual salary range
₹9.3 Lakhs - ₹40 Lakhs
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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
(67
salaries)
| ₹9.3 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr |
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7
years
(68
salaries)
| ₹9.3 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr |
8
years
(76
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
India ranges between ₹9.3
Lakhs to ₹40
Lakhs for
5 years of experience to 15 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
480 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.
(85
salaries)
| ₹11 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
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Data Science & Analytics
Principal Software Developer Salary
7 - 14
years
exp.
(3
salaries)
| ₹16 L/yr - ₹36.5 L/yr |
Latest annual salaries shared by Principal Software Developers
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FIS
Principal Software Developer
10 years exp.
3d ago
Aeries Technology
Principal Software Developer
10 years exp.
6d ago
PolicyBazaar
Principal Software Developer
11 years exp.
1w ago
Hexagon Capability Center
Principal Software Developer
6 years exp.
1w ago
Beas Consultancy & Services
Principal Software Developer
7 years exp.
1w ago
Hexagon Capability Center
Principal Software Developer
6 years exp.
1w ago
Oracle
Principal Software Developer
9 years exp.
1w ago
Oracle
Principal Software Developer
8 years exp.
1w ago
Hexagon Capability Center
Principal Software Developer
8 years exp.
2w ago
Infor Global Solution
Principal Software Developer
9 years exp.
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₹20.3 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr | |
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₹24.5 L/yr - ₹31.3 L/yr | |
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₹14.3 L/yr - ₹18.3 L/yr | |
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₹11.4 L/yr - ₹14.5 L/yr | |
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₹15.3 L/yr - ₹19.6 L/yr | |
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₹36 L/yr - ₹46 L/yr | |
12 yrs
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₹31.5 L/yr - ₹40.2 L/yr | |
6 yrs
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₹17.1 L/yr - ₹21.9 L/yr | |
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7 yrs
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₹12.6 L/yr - ₹16.1 L/yr | |
3 yrs
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₹16.2 L/yr - ₹20.7 L/yr | |
Principal Software Developer Jobs in India
Principal Software Developer
· 8-13 years
Hexagon Capability Center India Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Software Developer
· 3-5 years
Oracle India Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Software Developer
· 8-13 years
Veripark
₹25
L/yr
- ₹40
L/yr
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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• posted on 03 Dec 2021
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• posted on 15 Apr 2024
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• posted on 31 Mar 2019
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Principal Software Developer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Software Developer
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹9.3 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Software Developer
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹9.3 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
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Pune
Principal Software Developer
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹9.3 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
Noida
Principal Software Developer
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹9.3 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
New Delhi
Principal Software Developer
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹9.3 L/yr - ₹40 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.
| ₹9.3 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
Financial Services
Principal Software Developer
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹9.3 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
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Internet
Principal Software Developer
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹9.3 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
Hardware & Networking
Principal Software Developer
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹9.3 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
Emerging Technologies
Principal Software Developer
5 -
15
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 480 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 - ₹19.7 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?
- Internet - ₹12.0 Lakhs to 95.0 Lakhs per year
- Emerging Technologies - ₹22.0 Lakhs to 55.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹1.9 Lakhs to 120.0 Lakhs per year
- Telecom - ₹13.0 Lakhs to 42.0 Lakhs per year
- 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 - ₹6.8 Lakhs to 93.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹8.2 Lakhs to 51.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹10.0 Lakhs to 37.7 Lakhs per year
- Noida - ₹12.0 Lakhs to 35.0 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 25 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Javascript
- Java
- HTML
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