Principal Software Engineer Lead
Annual salary range
₹18 Lakhs - ₹77 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byPrincipal Software Engineer Lead Salary in India (Updated 2025)
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latest salaries
• updated:
8 Mar 2025
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Principal Software Engineer Lead Salary in India ranges between ₹18 Lakhs to ₹77 Lakhs for 7 years of experience to 15 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 41 latest salaries received from Principal...
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₹22 L/yr - ₹36.5 L/yr | |
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₹39.5 L/yr - ₹46 L/yr | |
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17
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₹22 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr | |
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16
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₹14.2 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr | |
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₹29 L/yr - ₹37.1 L/yr | |
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₹78.4 L/yr - ₹86.6 L/yr | |
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₹19.3 L/yr - ₹24.6 L/yr | |
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₹33.3 L/yr - ₹42.6 L/yr | |
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10 -
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₹28.1 L/yr - ₹35.9 L/yr | |
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7
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₹18 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr | |
Latest annual salaries shared by Principal Software Engineer Leads
2w ago
Dell
Principal Software Engineer Lead
11 years exp.
2w ago
NCR Corporation
Principal Software Engineer Lead
15 years exp.
2w ago
Akamai Technologies
Principal Software Engineer Lead
14 years exp.
3w ago
Paltech
Principal Software Engineer Lead
11 years exp.
3w ago
CONFIDENCIAL
Principal Software Engineer Lead
8 years exp.
3w ago
Akamai Technologies
Principal Software Engineer Lead
15 years exp.
1mo ago
Dell
Principal Software Engineer Lead
11 years exp.
3mo ago
Dell
Principal Software Engineer Lead
13 years exp.
4mo ago
Accion Labs
Principal Software Engineer Lead
13 years exp.
5mo ago
Xenovex Technologies
Principal Software Engineer Lead
12 years exp.
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Principal Software Engineer Lead salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
7
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
8
years
(2
salaries)
| ₹23.4 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr |
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9
years
(5
salaries)
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr |
10
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹30 L/yr - ₹43.1 L/yr |
11
years
(7
salaries)
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
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15
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| ₹5.4 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr |
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12
years
exp.
(20.6k salaries)
| ₹9.8 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
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years
exp.
(5.9L salaries)
| ₹2.8 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr |
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3 -
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years
exp.
(72.6k salaries)
| ₹4.6 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
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Principal Software Engineer Lead Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Software Engineer Lead
9 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹77 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Software Engineer Lead
7 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹36.5 L/yr |
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Chennai
Principal Software Engineer Lead
12 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹15.5 L/yr - ₹24.9 L/yr |
Pune
Principal Software Engineer Lead
8 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹37 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr |
Srinagar
Principal Software Engineer Lead
11 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹34.5 L/yr |
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Principal Software Engineer Lead Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting Principal Software Engineer Lead
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
Software Product Principal Software Engineer Lead
8 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹77 L/yr |
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Hardware & Networking Principal Software Engineer Lead
8 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹77 L/yr |
Internet Principal Software Engineer Lead
11 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹22 L/yr - ₹88 L/yr |
Defence & Aerospace Principal Software Engineer Lead
11 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹22 L/yr - ₹36.5 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Principal Software Engineer Lead Salaries
What is the salary of a Principal Software Engineer Lead in India?
Salary for a Principal Software Engineer Lead in India ranges between ₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹77.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 41 latest salaries received from various Principal Software Engineer Leads across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Principal Software Engineer Leads?
- Dell EMC Principal Software Engineer Lead Salary - ₹42.8 Lakhs per year
- Dell Principal Software Engineer Lead Salary - ₹28.1 Lakhs per year
- Cubic Transportation Systems Principal Software Engineer Lead Salary - ₹26.2 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Principal Software Engineer Lead in India?
Average starting Salary for Principal Software Engineer Lead in India is around ₹18.0 Lakhs per year (₹1.5L per month). 7 years of minimum experience is required to be a Principal Software Engineer Lead.
What is the highest salary for a Principal Software Engineer Lead in India?
Highest salary that a Principal Software Engineer Lead can earn is ₹46.0 Lakhs per year (₹3.8L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Principal Software Engineer Lead in India?
- Software Product - ₹20.0 Lakhs to 88.0 Lakhs per year
- Marketing & Advertising - ₹30.0 Lakhs to 32.5 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹14.2 Lakhs to 50.0 Lakhs per year
- Consumer Electronics & Appliances - ₹22.0 Lakhs to 32.0 Lakhs per year
- Hardware & Networking - ₹19.4 Lakhs to 23.4 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Principal Software Engineer Lead in India?
- Pune - ₹37.0 Lakhs to 38.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹10.0 Lakhs to 88.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹19.4 Lakhs to 69.4 Lakhs per year
- Srinagar - ₹20.0 Lakhs to 30.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹15.5 Lakhs to 24.9 Lakhs per year
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