Principal Software Engineer
Annual salary range
₹18 Lakhs - ₹35 Lakhs
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Experience wise Principal Software Engineer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
8
years
(3
salaries)
|  ₹18.1 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr |
9
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹21 L/yr - ₹22.8 L/yr |
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10
years
(11
salaries)
| ₹18.7 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
11
years
(4
salaries)
| ₹20.6 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr |
12
years
(5
salaries)
| ₹20.2 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
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Principal Software Engineer Salary in
India ranges between ₹18
Lakhs to ₹35
Lakhs for
8 years of experience to 15 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
60 latest salaries received
from Principal Software Engineer.
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Principal Software Engineer salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Engineering - Software & QA
Principal Software Engineer Salary
9 - 15
years
exp.
(39
salaries)
| ₹18.7 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr |
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Engineering - Hardware & Networks
Principal Software Engineer Salary
8 - 15
years
exp.
(3
salaries)
| ₹22 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr |
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Principal Software Engineer
12 years exp.
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Delta Air Lines
Principal Software Engineer
9 years exp.
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First American Corporation
Principal Software Engineer
7 years exp.
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Autodit
Principal Software Engineer
8 years exp.
1d ago
Securly Software (India)
Principal Software Engineer
9 years exp.
1d ago
Allstate
Principal Software Engineer
15 years exp.
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Xebia
Principal Software Engineer
9 years exp.
1d ago
OTS Limited
Principal Software Engineer
11 years exp.
2d ago
UnitedHealth
Principal Software Engineer
14 years exp.
2d ago
Contentstack
Principal Software Engineer
10 years exp.
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₹25 L/yr - ₹25.8 L/yr | |
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₹18 L/yr - ₹49.3 L/yr | |
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₹40 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr | |
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₹10.8 L/yr - ₹13.8 L/yr | |
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· 8-12 years
Dell International Services India Private Limited
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Software Engineer
· 5-10 years
Capgemini Technology Services India Limited
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Principal Software Engineer
· 8-12 years
MasterCard
Pune
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Collins Aerospace
Senior Software Engineer
• posted on 20 Mar 2018
Dislikes
Technical career growth not up to the mark.
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Lead Engineer
• posted on 26 Sep 2023
Likes
.good work life balance. .very good learning experience .Good salary .Good work culture
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.transport is little difficult.
Collins Aerospace
Associate Software Engineer
• posted on 12 Oct 2020
Likes
Good work environment and culture. Teammates are supportive and the management is transparent. There is huge cafeteria and gaming arcade for chilling. Company policies are good, appraisals are fair and they give good salary hike and bonus every year
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Collins Aerospace
Associate Software Engineer
• posted on 25 Jun 2023
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No stress, flexible hours
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Salary not as per other companies of same industry, like Thales, Boeing, Airbus provides higher compensation
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Principal Software Engineer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Software Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹51.8 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Software Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹51.8 L/yr |
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Pune
Principal Software Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹51.8 L/yr |
Noida
Principal Software Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹51.8 L/yr |
Chennai
Principal Software Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹51.8 L/yr |
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Principal Software Engineer Salary In Other Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting
Principal Software Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹51.8 L/yr |
Software Product
Principal Software Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹51.8 L/yr |
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Internet
Principal Software Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹51.8 L/yr |
Hardware & Networking
Principal Software Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹51.8 L/yr |
Manufacturing
Principal Software Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹51.8 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Principal Software Engineer Salaries
What is the salary of a Principal Software Engineer in India?
Salary for a Principal Software Engineer in India ranges between ₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 60 latest salaries received from various Principal Software Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Principal Software Engineers?
- Walmart Principal Software Engineer Salary - ₹90.2 Lakhs per year
- Atlassian Principal Software Engineer Salary - ₹86.1 Lakhs per year
- Algonomy Principal Software Engineer Salary - ₹84.8 Lakhs per year
- Athenahealth Technology Principal Software Engineer Salary - ₹76.9 Lakhs per year
- Arcesium Principal Software Engineer Salary - ₹75.3 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Principal Software Engineer in India?
Average starting Salary for Principal Software Engineer in India is around ₹18.0 Lakhs per year (₹1.5L per month). 8 years of minimum experience is required to be a Principal Software Engineer.
What is the highest salary for a Principal Software Engineer in India?
Highest salary that a Principal Software Engineer can earn is ₹152.5 Lakhs per year (₹12.7L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Principal Software Engineer in India?
- Software Product - ₹0.8 Lakhs to 200.0 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹1.7 Lakhs to 120.0 Lakhs per year
- Consumer Electronics & Appliances - ₹4.5 Lakhs to 97.0 Lakhs per year
- Emerging Technologies - ₹10.0 Lakhs to 165.4 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 111.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Principal Software Engineer in India?
- Chennai - ₹50.0 Lakhs to 50.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹11.8 Lakhs to 45.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹17.0 Lakhs to 35.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Principal Software Engineer?
These are the top skills of a Principal Software Engineer based on 255 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Javascript
- Java
- HTML
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