Principal Software Engineer Lead
Annual salary range
₹18 Lakhs - ₹70 Lakhs
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latest salaries
• updated:
22 Dec 2024
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Experience wise Principal Software Engineer Lead salaries
| 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
(4
salaries)
| ₹22.5 L/yr - ₹32.5 L/yr |
10
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹30 L/yr - ₹43.1 L/yr |
11
years
(6
salaries)
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
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Principal Software Engineer Lead Salary in
India ranges between ₹18
Lakhs to ₹70
Lakhs for
7 years of experience to 15 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
37 latest salaries received
from Principal Software Engineer Lead.
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Principal Software Engineer Lead salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Engineering - Software & QA
Principal Software Engineer Lead Salary
8 - 15
years
exp.
(28
salaries)
| ₹19.4 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
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IT & Information Security
Principal Software Engineer Lead Salary
11 - 13
years
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
| ₹16.2 L/yr - ₹27.6 L/yr |
Latest annual salaries shared by Principal Software Engineer Leads
3d ago
CONFIDENCIAL
Principal Software Engineer Lead
8 years exp.
5d ago
Akamai Technologies
Principal Software Engineer Lead
15 years exp.
3w ago
Dell
Principal Software Engineer Lead
11 years exp.
2mo ago
Dell
Principal Software Engineer Lead
11 years exp.
2mo ago
Dell
Principal Software Engineer Lead
13 years exp.
3mo ago
Accion Labs
Principal Software Engineer Lead
13 years exp.
4mo ago
Xenovex Technologies
Principal Software Engineer Lead
12 years exp.
5mo ago
Paltech
Principal Software Engineer Lead
9 years exp.
6mo ago
Microsoft Corporation
Principal Software Engineer Lead
15 years exp.
7mo ago
Systems Plus
Principal Software Engineer Lead
13 years exp.
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3 -
14
yrs
exp.
(6 salaries)
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₹22 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr | |
10 -
14
yrs
exp.
(5 salaries)
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₹39.5 L/yr - ₹46 L/yr | |
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9 -
15
yrs
exp.
(5 salaries)
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₹22 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr | |
6 -
16
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹14.2 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr | |
9 -
11
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹29 L/yr - ₹37.1 L/yr | |
8 -
12
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹19.3 L/yr - ₹24.6 L/yr | |
6 -
7
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹18 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr | |
11 -
12
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹22.5 L/yr - ₹28.8 L/yr | |
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9 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹20.3 L/yr - ₹25.9 L/yr | |
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9 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹9 L/yr - ₹11.5 L/yr | |
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years
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| ₹5.4 L/yr - ₹26.6 L/yr |
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4 -
12
years
exp.
(19.5k salaries)
| ₹9.6 L/yr - ₹41.4 L/yr |
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1 -
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years
exp.
(5.7L salaries)
| ₹2.8 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr |
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3 -
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years
exp.
(71.1k 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
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Software Engineer Lead
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr |
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Chennai
Principal Software Engineer Lead
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr |
Srinagar
Principal Software Engineer Lead
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr |
Pune
Principal Software Engineer Lead
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹70 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 - ₹70 L/yr |
Software Product
Principal Software Engineer Lead
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr |
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Hardware & Networking
Principal Software Engineer Lead
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr |
Internet
Principal Software Engineer Lead
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr |
Consumer Electronics & Appliances
Principal Software Engineer Lead
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹70 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 ₹70.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 37 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 - ₹40.4 Lakhs per year
- Dell Principal Software Engineer Lead Salary - ₹26.6 Lakhs per year
- Cubic Transportation Systems Principal Software Engineer Lead Salary - ₹25.4 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
- Medical Equipment - ₹34.5 Lakhs to 34.5 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹14.2 Lakhs to 46.0 Lakhs per year
- Consumer Electronics & Appliances - ₹22.0 Lakhs to 30.0 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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