Principal Software Engineer
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₹12 Lakhs - ₹50.7 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byPrincipal Software Engineer Salary in Investment Banking / Venture Capital / Private Equity in India (Updated 2025)
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latest salaries
• updated:
15 Feb 2025
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Experience wise Principal Software Engineer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
7
years
(2
salaries)
|  ₹33 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr |
8
years
(2
salaries)
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr |
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9
years
(2
salaries)
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹50.7 L/yr |
10
years
(5
salaries)
| ₹35 L/yr - ₹50.7 L/yr |
11
years
(5
salaries)
| ₹29 L/yr - ₹44 L/yr |
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Principal Software Engineer Salary in
India ranges between ₹12
Lakhs to ₹50.7
Lakhs for
7 years of experience to 14 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
33 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 - 14
years
exp.
(22
salaries)
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹50.7 L/yr |
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BFSI, Investments & Trading
Principal Software Engineer Salary
14
years
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
| ₹36 L/yr - ₹46 L/yr |
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Principal Software Engineer
9 years exp.
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10 years exp.
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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.
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12 years exp.
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Fluence
Principal Software Engineer
12 years exp.
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18
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(17 salaries)
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₹33 L/yr - ₹51.6 L/yr | |
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yrs
exp.
(11 salaries)
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₹29 L/yr - ₹37.4 L/yr | 9 job openings |
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8 -
10
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
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₹38 L/yr - ₹50.7 L/yr | |
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13
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
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₹12 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr | |
13 -
14
yrs
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₹10.8 L/yr - ₹13.8 L/yr | |
10 -
13
yrs
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₹38.7 L/yr - ₹49.5 L/yr | |
12 yrs
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₹93.1 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr | |
17 yrs
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₹19.8 L/yr - ₹25.3 L/yr | |
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16 yrs
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₹28.8 L/yr - ₹36.8 L/yr | |
7 yrs
exp.
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₹30.6 L/yr - ₹39.1 L/yr | |
Principal Software Engineer Jobs in India
Principal Software Engineer
· 14-15 years
Maersk Global Service Centres India Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Software Engineer
· 8-10 years
Dell International Services 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.
| ₹14.5 L/yr - ₹54.2 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Software Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹13.1 L/yr - ₹42.3 L/yr |
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Pune
Principal Software Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹16 L/yr - ₹50 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 - ₹46.7 L/yr |
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Principal Software Engineer Salary In Other Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Software Product
Principal Software Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹14.1 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
IT Services & Consulting
Principal Software Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹12.3 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr |
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Internet
Principal Software Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹16.9 L/yr - ₹53.5 L/yr |
Hardware & Networking
Principal Software Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹14.5 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
Manufacturing
Principal Software Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹19.3 L/yr - ₹46.5 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 ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹50.7 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 33 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 - ₹92.7 Lakhs per year
- Atlassian Principal Software Engineer Salary - ₹87.3 Lakhs per year
- Algonomy Principal Software Engineer Salary - ₹84.8 Lakhs per year
- Calix Principal Software Engineer Salary - ₹81.4 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 ₹12.0 Lakhs per year (₹1.0L 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 ₹152.4 Lakhs per year (₹12.7L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Principal Software Engineer in India?
- Internet - ₹1.0 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 - ₹38.0 Lakhs to 50.7 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹33.0 Lakhs to 51.6 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹32.0 Lakhs to 34.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹12.0 Lakhs to 37.4 Lakhs per year
- Indore - ₹12.0 Lakhs to 18.0 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 302 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Javascript
- Java
- Troubleshooting
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