Principal Software Development Engineer
Annual salary range
₹18.5 Lakhs - ₹50 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byPrincipal Software Development Engineer Salary in Semiconductors in India
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latest salaries
• updated:
1 Feb 2025
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Experience wise Principal Software Development Engineer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
10
years
(1
salaries)
|  ₹18.5 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr |
11
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹23 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr |
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12
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹24 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr |
15+
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹40 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
Principal Software Development Engineer Salary in
India ranges between ₹18.5
Lakhs to ₹50
Lakhs for
10 years of experience to 18 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
6 latest salaries received
from Principal Software Development Engineer.
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Principal Software Development Engineer salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Engineering - Software & QA
Principal Software Development Engineer Salary
10 - 18
years
exp.
(5
salaries)
| ₹18.5 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
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Project & Program Management
Principal Software Development Engineer Salary
17
years
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
| ₹36 L/yr - ₹46 L/yr |
Latest annual salaries shared by Principal Software Development Engineers
1w ago
Fortinet Technologies
Principal Software Development Engineer
13 years exp.
4w ago
Perfios Software Solutions
Principal Software Development Engineer
6 years exp.
1mo ago
Perfios Software Solutions
Principal Software Development Engineer
6 years exp.
3mo ago
Yahoo
Principal Software Development Engineer
14 years exp.
3mo ago
Oracle
Principal Software Development Engineer
8 years exp.
4mo ago
Eladder Learning
Principal Software Development Engineer
11 years exp.
4mo ago
Ingram Micro India Ssc
Principal Software Development Engineer
17 years exp.
4mo ago
Mr Cooper
Principal Software Development Engineer
6 years exp.
4mo ago
Expedia Group
Principal Software Development Engineer
11 years exp.
4mo ago
CanWill Technologies
Principal Software Development Engineer
12 years exp.
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12
yrs
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₹18.5 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr | |
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18
yrs
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₹36 L/yr - ₹46 L/yr | |
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18 yrs
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(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹47.5 L/yr - ₹52.5 L/yr | |
Principal Software Development Engineer Jobs in India
Principal Software Development Engineer
· 12-15 years
Expedia, Inc
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Principal Software Development Engineer
· 6-10 years
Oracle India Pvt. Ltd.
Kolkata
Principal Software Development Engineer
· 10-12 years
Mr. Cooper
Chennai
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Principal Software Development Engineer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Software Development Engineer
6 -
19
years
exp.
| ₹19 L/yr - ₹85 L/yr |
Pune
Principal Software Development Engineer
7 -
19
years
exp.
| ₹19.4 L/yr - ₹93 L/yr |
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Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Software Development Engineer
10 -
19
years
exp.
| ₹20.4 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr |
Chennai
Principal Software Development Engineer
9 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹20.5 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
Mumbai
Principal Software Development Engineer
6 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr |
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Principal Software Development Engineer Salary In Other Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Software Product
Principal Software Development Engineer
6 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹49.5 L/yr |
IT Services & Consulting
Principal Software Development Engineer
6 -
19
years
exp.
| ₹18.5 L/yr - ₹49.5 L/yr |
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Internet
Principal Software Development Engineer
6 -
19
years
exp.
| ₹23 L/yr - ₹76 L/yr |
Hardware & Networking
Principal Software Development Engineer
6 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹18.5 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
Financial Services
Principal Software Development Engineer
6 -
19
years
exp.
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹94 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Principal Software Development Engineer Salaries
What is the salary of a Principal Software Development Engineer in India?
Salary for a Principal Software Development Engineer in India ranges between ₹18.5 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 6 latest salaries received from various Principal Software Development Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Principal Software Development Engineers?
- Oracle Principal Software Development Engineer Salary - ₹43.4 Lakhs per year
- Perfios Software Solutions Principal Software Development Engineer Salary - ₹26.1 Lakhs per year
- Cognizant Principal Software Development Engineer Salary - ₹23.7 Lakhs per year
- AFour Technologies Principal Software Development Engineer Salary - ₹20.5 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Principal Software Development Engineer in India?
Average starting Salary for Principal Software Development Engineer in India is around ₹18.5 Lakhs per year (₹1.5L per month). 10 years of minimum experience is required to be a Principal Software Development Engineer.
What is the highest salary for a Principal Software Development Engineer in India?
Highest salary that a Principal Software Development Engineer can earn is ₹49.5 Lakhs per year (₹4.1L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Principal Software Development Engineer in India?
- Internet - ₹18.0 Lakhs to 76.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹11.7 Lakhs to 93.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹14.0 Lakhs to 49.5 Lakhs per year
- Semiconductors - ₹18.5 Lakhs to 50.0 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹20.0 Lakhs to 22.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Principal Software Development Engineer?
These are the top skills of a Principal Software Development Engineer based on 10 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Javascript
- Java
- Software Development
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