Principal Software Engineer
Annual salary range
₹13 Lakhs - ₹52 Lakhs
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Experience wise Principal Software Engineer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
7
years
(691
salaries)
|  ₹13 L/yr - ₹52 L/yr |
8
years
(1k
salaries)
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹52 L/yr |
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9
years
(1.2k
salaries)
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹52 L/yr |
10
years
(1.6k
salaries)
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹52 L/yr |
11
years
(1.2k
salaries)
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹51.8 L/yr |
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Principal Software Engineer Salary in
India ranges between ₹13
Lakhs to ₹52
Lakhs for
7 years of experience to 15 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
9.1k 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.
(6.7k
salaries)
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹52 L/yr |
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Project & Program Management
Principal Software Engineer Salary
7 - 15
years
exp.
(144
salaries)
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr |
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AlmaBay
Principal Software Engineer
11 years exp.
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Oracle
Principal Software Engineer
11 years exp.
2d ago
OpenText Technologies
Principal Software Engineer
12 years exp.
3d ago
Dell
Principal Software Engineer
12 years exp.
3d ago
Dell
Principal Software Engineer
12 years exp.
3d ago
Hays Business Solutions
Principal Software Engineer
9 years exp.
3d ago
Dell
Principal Software Engineer
10 years exp.
3d ago
Gen Digital
Principal Software Engineer
14 years exp.
4d ago
BlackNGreen
Principal Software Engineer
11 years exp.
4d ago
Cornerstone OnDemand
Principal Software Engineer
13 years exp.
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Principal Software Engineer
· 12-18 years
TE Connectivity India Private Limited
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Software Engineer
· 8-12 years
Red Hat India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Software Engineer
· 6-11 years
MasterCard
Pune
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GEP Worldwide
Principal Software Engineer
• posted on 24 Oct 2024
Likes
Open Culture Talented People Good Exposure
Dislikes
Less Salary Hike Less number of resources in team No appreciation for hard working employees Too much work expectations in less time which causes issues in application
read moreOpenText Technologies
Software Engineer
• posted on 09 Oct 2024
Likes
Low pressure, great work life balance , great people, good compensation. Good benefits. I can really call this place my home.
read moreDislikes
Appraisal cycle and hikes. Company is not growing as a tech company should.
Netcracker Technology
Senior Software Engineer
• posted on 22 Oct 2024
Wissen Technology
Senior Software Engineer
• posted on 01 Sep 2024
Likes
... be ready to help you when you need it. Compensation and benifits are very good. They pay variable pay and bonuses up front, very rarely I have seen it in any of the company.
read moreDislikes
Client centric. Always does things according to the client only.
Innova Solutions
Senior Software Engineer
• posted on 28 Nov 2024
Likes
Salary at joining time is good. Appraisal is average
Dislikes
Internal politics for hikes,promotions No rewards & recognition You need to strech/extend for 3 to 4 hours daily Work culture is bad To many Followups to be done So much of client involvement in every aspect of daily routine Too much of Calls like a call center
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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 - ₹52 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 - ₹52 L/yr |
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Principal Software Engineer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting
Principal Software Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹52 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 - ₹52 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 ₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹52.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 9.1k 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 ₹13.0 Lakhs per year (₹1.1L 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?
- Pune - ₹2.5 Lakhs to 95.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 200.0 Lakhs per year
- Noida - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 215.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹0.5 Lakhs to 160.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 216.5 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 265 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Javascript
- Java
- HTML
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