Principal Software Engineer
Annual salary range
₹13 Lakhs - ₹50.2 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byPrincipal Software Engineer Salary in Engineering - Software & QA Department in India (Updated 2025)
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Principal Software Engineer Salary in India ranges between ₹13 Lakhs to ₹50.2 Lakhs for 7 years of experience to 15 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 7k latest salaries received from Principal Software...
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Atlassian Principal Software Engineer Salary
15 years exp |  | 2 job openings |
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15 years exp | | 9 job openings |
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| Company Name | Avg. annual salary | Open Jobs |
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8 -
17
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(855 salaries)
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₹19 L/yr - ₹53.2 L/yr | 16 job openings |
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18
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(579 salaries)
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₹15 L/yr - ₹54.8 L/yr | 8 job openings |
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12
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(334 salaries)
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₹11 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr | |
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17
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(233 salaries)
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₹17 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr | |
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14
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(226 salaries)
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₹17 L/yr - ₹44.2 L/yr | 16 job openings |
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10
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(187 salaries)
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₹11 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr | |
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17
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(177 salaries)
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₹17.4 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr | |
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12
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(159 salaries)
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₹12.8 L/yr - ₹35.7 L/yr | |
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5 -
14
yrs
exp.
(155 salaries)
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₹7.5 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr | |
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11
yrs
exp.
(143 salaries)
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₹10 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr | |
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9 years exp.
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10 years exp.
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Dell EMC
Principal Software Engineer
12 years exp.
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Affine
Principal Software Engineer
12 years exp.
2d ago
Connectwise India
Principal Software Engineer
13 years exp.
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Wissen Technology
Principal Software Engineer
11 years exp.
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Oracle
Principal Software Engineer
12 years exp.
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12 years exp.
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Fluence
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12 years exp.
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Principal Software Engineer salaries by Experience
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
7
years
(570
salaries)
| ₹9.7 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
8
years
(826
salaries)
| ₹11 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
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9
years
(945
salaries)
| ₹12.4 L/yr - ₹43.5 L/yr |
10
years
(1.2k
salaries)
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹47 L/yr |
11
years
(994
salaries)
| ₹15.9 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
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· 8-13 years
Red Hat India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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· 8-13 years
Dell International Services India Private Limited
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Software Engineer
· 6-10 years
Capgemini Technology Services India Limited
Pune
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GEP Worldwide
Principal Software Engineer
• posted on 29 Mar 2025
Likes
Salary is good
- Salary - Good
+2 more
Dislikes
Need to improve work culture there is no work life balance also job security is an issue.
Visteon
Principal Software Engineer
• 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
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S&P Global
Lead Software Engineer
• 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
UKG
Software Engineer
• 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.
Cognizant
Software Engineer
• posted on 29 Mar 2025
Likes
Cognizant was started providing internet reimbursement for most of the employess. Loads of tech-stack projects available, best place to get an onsite opportunity.
read more- Skill development - Good
+2 more
Dislikes
Never give promotion based on performance atleast for M Level. Variable pay is worst.
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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 - ₹43 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 By 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 - ₹53.7 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.
| ₹19.5 L/yr - ₹46 L/yr |
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