Principal Software Engineer
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Principal Software Engineer Salary in Chennai ranges between ₹9.6 Lakhs to ₹47 Lakhs for 7 years of experience to 15 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 444 latest salaries received from Principal Software...
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Atlassian Principal Software Engineer Salary
15 years exp |  | 1 job opening |
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15 years exp | | 3 job openings |
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| Company Name | Avg. annual salary | Open Jobs |
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Chennai
(106 salaries)
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₹7.5 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr | |
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Chennai
(76 salaries)
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₹19.8 L/yr - ₹54.2 L/yr | |
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Chennai
(20 salaries)
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₹11.2 L/yr - ₹35.2 L/yr | |
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17
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Chennai
(15 salaries)
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₹25 L/yr - ₹52.2 L/yr | |
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20
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Chennai
(13 salaries)
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₹44.3 L/yr - ₹64.1 L/yr | |
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Chennai
(13 salaries)
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₹12.7 L/yr - ₹31.6 L/yr | |
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Chennai
(13 salaries)
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₹16 L/yr - ₹47 L/yr | 8 job openings |
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Chennai
(12 salaries)
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₹22 L/yr - ₹52 L/yr | |
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12
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Chennai
(12 salaries)
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₹19.3 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr | |
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18
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Chennai
(12 salaries)
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₹27 L/yr - ₹41 L/yr | 2 job openings |
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Principal Software Engineer
12 years exp.
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13 years exp.
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Principal Software Engineer salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
7
years
(46
salaries)
| ₹9 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr |
8
years
(46
salaries)
| ₹9 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
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9
years
(48
salaries)
| ₹9.5 L/yr - ₹35.2 L/yr |
10
years
(64
salaries)
| ₹11 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
11
years
(53
salaries)
| ₹10.4 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
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Principal Software Engineer Jobs in Chennai
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· 9-12 years
PEPSICO GLOBAL BUSINESS SERVICES INDIA LLP
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
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· 8-12 years
Dell International Services India Private Limited
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Software Engineer
· 12-16 years
Synchrony International Services
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
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Visteon
Principal Software Engineer in Chennai
• posted on 10 Mar 2025
Likes
... fresher can get opportunity for critical activities. Lot of learning are there. Salary also good.
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+2 more
Dislikes
No work life balance. Now a days manager are very worst.
- Job security - Poor
+2 more
OpenText Technologies
Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru
• posted on 09 Jan 2025
Likes
No mobility between teams. Kind of stuck to same team forever. Pay is well . Tech stack can be legacy since most are legacy products Integrated with aquired products.
read more- Salary - Good
+1 more
Dislikes
Conventional mindset of indian management.
- Skill development - Poor
+2 more
Netcracker Technology
Senior Software Engineer in Pune
• posted on 19 Jan 2025
Likes
Work life balance is ok. Provides good salary for new joiners.
Dislikes
Lot of politics in Indian management. Whole top management is Russian, so lot of times Indian employees are not trusted by them and have less opportunity and growth compared to Russian employees. There is no cab service by company, neither do they reimburse cab bills. Only reimburse fuel cost for your travel but that also comes with tax deduction. There are just no office parties or any celebrations Gifts they give on special occasions are very cheap. No yearly bonuses. Their so called quarterly awards involve lot of politics and it's not based on real performance of an employee.
read more- Skill development - Poor
+2 more
UKG
Software Engineer in Noida
• posted on 13 Mar 2025
Likes
...to be best in careers. Company: it celebrates success and is good to employees. Salary is satisfactory as a fresher and good culture.
read more- Salary - Excellent
+4 more
Dislikes
Work timing: we need to connect to US Employees at night sometimes. Job Security is like you never know you are fired.
S&P Global
Lead Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru
• posted on 01 Feb 2025
Likes
Work environment is good,good benefits provided,wellbeing leaves and wellbeing benefits are provided,good salary
read more- Salary - Good
+4 more
Dislikes
Generally S&P keep selling its department which it feels like that are not giving much profits and then they sold out to amy company who is giving good amount only and that company keep fires the people,I front of me 65% employee has been fired,so no jib security in that
read more- Job security - Poor
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Principal Software Engineer Salary In Other Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Software Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹14.8 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Software Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹13.2 L/yr - ₹44 L/yr |
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Pune
Principal Software Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹16 L/yr - ₹50.7 L/yr |
Noida
Principal Software Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr |
Mumbai
Principal Software Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹48.7 L/yr |
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Principal Software Engineer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Software Product Principal Software Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹14.5 L/yr - ₹50.6 L/yr |
IT Services & Consulting Principal Software Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹12.5 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
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Internet Principal Software Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹17.3 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr |
Hardware & Networking Principal Software Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹15 L/yr - ₹50.4 L/yr |
Manufacturing Principal Software Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹19.5 L/yr - ₹46.9 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) about Principal Software Engineer Salaries
What is the salary of a Principal Software Engineer in India?
The salary of a Principal Software Engineer in India varies based on experience, location, company & Industry.
On average, Principal Software Engineer salaries ranges from ₹9.6 Lakhs to ₹47.0 Lakhs per year. Top companies and specialized roles may offer higher compensation.
The average starting salary is around ₹9.6 Lakhs to ₹47.0 Lakhs per year, with the highest salary reaching ₹43.8 Lakhs to ₹120.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 444 salaries received from various Principal Software Engineers across industries.
The average starting salary is around ₹9.6 Lakhs to ₹47.0 Lakhs per year, with the highest salary reaching ₹43.8 Lakhs to ₹120.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 444 salaries received from various Principal Software Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Principal Software Engineers?
Principal Software Engineer Salaries at Top paying companies in India are
Salaries depend on experience, role, and location. Additional compensation may include bonuses and stock options.
| Atlassian Principal Software Engineer Salary | ₹43.8 Lakhs to ₹1.2 Lakhs per year |
| Walmart Principal Software Engineer Salary | ₹41.2 Lakhs to ₹1.5 Lakhs per year |
| Algonomy Principal Software Engineer Salary | ₹80 Lakhs to ₹98 Lakhs per year |
| Microsoft Corporation Principal Software Engineer Salary | ₹40 Lakhs to ₹1.4 Lakhs per year |
| Calix Principal Software Engineer Salary | ₹65 Lakhs to ₹95 Lakhs per year |
What are the top paying cities for Principal Software Engineer in India?
The annual salary for Principal Software Engineer in India varies by location. Top paying cities for Principal Software Engineer are
Salary expectations for Principal Software Engineer may vary based on job roles, experience, and specific employer requirements.
| Principal Software Engineer Salary in Bangalore / Bengaluru | ₹14.8 Lakhs to ₹55.0 Lakhs per year |
| Principal Software Engineer Salary in Hyderabad / Secunderabad | ₹13.2 Lakhs to ₹44.0 Lakhs per year |
| Principal Software Engineer Salary in Pune | ₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹50.7 Lakhs per year |
| Principal Software Engineer Salary in Noida | ₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹48.0 Lakhs per year |
| Principal Software Engineer Salary in Mumbai | ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹48.7 Lakhs per year |
What are the top paying industries for Principal Software Engineer in India?
Top 5 paying Industries for Principal Software Engineer in India are:
| Principal Software Engineer Salary in Software Product | ₹14.5 Lakhs to ₹50.6 Lakhs per year |
| Principal Software Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting | ₹12.5 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year |
| Principal Software Engineer Salary in Internet | ₹17.3 Lakhs to ₹55.0 Lakhs per year |
| Principal Software Engineer Salary in Hardware & Networking | ₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹50.4 Lakhs per year |
| Principal Software Engineer Salary in Manufacturing | ₹19.5 Lakhs to ₹46.9 Lakhs per year |
How does experience affect salaries of a Principal Software Engineer in India?
Experience significantly impacts a Principal Software Engineer salary in India. Salaries increase with experience, as Principal Software Engineer take on more complex tasks, responsibilities, and leadership roles.
Principal Software Engineer salary at different experience level are as follows:
and so on.
| Experience | Average Salary Range |
|---|---|
| 7 years | ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹33.0 Lakhs per year |
| 8 years | ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year |
| 9 years | ₹9.5 Lakhs to ₹35.2 Lakhs per year |
| 10 years | ₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year |
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