Principal Software Engineer
Annual salary range
₹14.5 Lakhs - ₹50 Lakhs
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Experience wise Principal Software Engineer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
7
years
(104
salaries)
|  ₹8 L/yr - ₹39.6 L/yr |
8
years
(186
salaries)
| ₹10.2 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
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9
years
(243
salaries)
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
10
years
(337
salaries)
| ₹15.1 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
11
years
(294
salaries)
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹47 L/yr |
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Principal Software Engineer Salary in
India ranges between ₹14.5
Lakhs to ₹50
Lakhs for
7 years of experience to 15 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
2k 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
7 - 15
years
exp.
(1.6k
salaries)
| ₹14.5 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
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Project & Program Management
Principal Software Engineer Salary
8 - 15
years
exp.
(42
salaries)
| ₹14.5 L/yr - ₹44.7 L/yr |
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Dell EMC
Principal Software Engineer
9 years exp.
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Xebia
Principal Software Engineer
9 years exp.
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One Trust
Principal Software Engineer
10 years exp.
2d ago
Dell EMC
Principal Software Engineer
12 years exp.
2d ago
Affine
Principal Software Engineer
12 years exp.
2d ago
Connectwise India
Principal Software Engineer
13 years exp.
2d ago
Wissen Technology
Principal Software Engineer
11 years exp.
2d ago
Oracle
Principal Software Engineer
12 years exp.
2d ago
Oracle
Principal Software Engineer
12 years exp.
2d ago
Fluence
Principal Software Engineer
12 years exp.
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Principal Software Engineer Jobs in India
Principal Software Engineer
· 10-18 years
Cognizant Technology Solutions India Ltd
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Software Engineer
· 6-8 years
Capgemini Technology Services India Limited
Pune
Principal Software Engineer
· 5-11 years
Wipro Enterprises
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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Software Engineer
• posted on 19 Apr 2021
UKG
Senior Software Engineer
• posted on 15 Mar 2019
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The company has good work life balance but it largely depends on the team and manager. There is good learning if working in platform domain else it can be monotonous. Peers are helpful and friendly. Kronos also has rehire policy.
read more- Skill development - Good
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Software Engineer
• posted on 09 Jan 2025
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Dell
Principal Software Engineer
• posted on 01 Oct 2024
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Excellent work culture, challenging tasks, decent internal salary hike
- Salary - Good
+6 more
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No major cons as per my experience with dell
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Senior Software Engineer
• posted on 25 Jun 2023
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Principal Software Engineer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Software Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹14.3 L/yr - ₹53 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Software Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹13.1 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
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Pune
Principal Software Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹16 L/yr - ₹50.4 L/yr |
Noida
Principal Software Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹13.5 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr |
Chennai
Principal Software Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹47 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.
| ₹12.3 L/yr - ₹47 L/yr |
Software Product
Principal Software Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹13.7 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
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Internet
Principal Software Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹16.2 L/yr - ₹53.7 L/yr |
Manufacturing
Principal Software Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹19.1 L/yr - ₹45.8 L/yr |
Consumer Electronics & Appliances
Principal Software Engineer
8 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹45 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 ₹14.5 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 2k 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 - ₹95.0 Lakhs per year
- Atlassian Principal Software Engineer Salary - ₹87.3 Lakhs per year
- Algonomy Principal Software Engineer Salary - ₹84.8 Lakhs per year
- Athenahealth Technology Principal Software Engineer Salary - ₹76.3 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 ₹14.5 Lakhs per year (₹1.2L per month). 7 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?
- Internet - ₹4.8 Lakhs to 381.7 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹1.7 Lakhs to 120.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹0.8 Lakhs to 170.0 Lakhs per year
- Consumer Electronics & Appliances - ₹4.5 Lakhs to 97.0 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?
- Pune - ₹13.0 Lakhs to 80.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 120.0 Lakhs per year
- Noida - ₹12.0 Lakhs to 78.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹15.5 Lakhs to 50.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹11.0 Lakhs to 102.0 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 316 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Javascript
- Java
- HTML
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