Principal Software Engineer
Annual salary range
₹16 Lakhs - ₹60 Lakhs
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Experience wise Principal Software Engineer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
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7
years
(1
salaries)
|  ₹21 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr |
8
years
(2
salaries)
| ₹16 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr |
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9
years
(4
salaries)
| ₹33.8 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
10
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹30 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
11
years
(5
salaries)
| ₹19 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr |
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Principal Software Engineer Salary in
India ranges between ₹16
Lakhs to ₹60
Lakhs for
7 years of experience to 15 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
29 latest salaries received
from Principal Software Engineer.
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Latest annual salaries shared by Principal Software Engineers
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Model N
Principal Software Engineer
12 years exp.
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Delta Air Lines
Principal Software Engineer
9 years exp.
1d ago
First American Corporation
Principal Software Engineer
7 years exp.
1d ago
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.
1d ago
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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₹33.3 L/yr - ₹42.3 L/yr | |
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₹33.8 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr | |
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₹34 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr | |
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₹14.4 L/yr - ₹18.4 L/yr | |
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₹21.8 L/yr - ₹27.9 L/yr | |
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₹15.8 L/yr - ₹20.1 L/yr | |
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₹24.8 L/yr - ₹31.6 L/yr | |
Principal Software Engineer Jobs in India
Principal Software Engineer
· 8-12 years
Dell International Services India Private Limited
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Software Engineer
· 12-18 years
TE Connectivity India Private Limited
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Software Engineer
· 10-15 years
JPMorgan Chase
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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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 ₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹60.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 29 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 - ₹86.6 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 ₹16.0 Lakhs per year (₹1.3L 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?
- 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?
- Noida - ₹41.0 Lakhs to 48.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹21.0 Lakhs to 62.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹15.0 Lakhs to 55.0 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 250 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Javascript
- Java
- HTML
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