Principal Software Testing Engineer
Annual salary range
₹8.4 Lakhs - ₹25 Lakhs
Moderate Confidence 
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Filter salaries byPrincipal Software Testing Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting in India
based on 17
latest salaries
• updated:
4 Dec 2024
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Experience wise Principal Software Testing Engineer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
6
years
(3
salaries)
|  ₹14 L/yr - ₹17.8 L/yr |
7
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr |
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8
years
(4
salaries)
| ₹8.4 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
9
years
(2
salaries)
| ₹8.4 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
10
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹8.8 L/yr - ₹17.8 L/yr |
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Principal Software Testing Engineer Salary in
India ranges between ₹8.4
Lakhs to ₹25
Lakhs for
6 years of experience to 13 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
17 latest salaries received
from Principal Software Testing Engineer.
| Company Name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
6 -
10
yrs
exp.
(6 salaries)
|
₹14 L/yr - ₹17.8 L/yr | |
7 -
10
yrs
exp.
(5 salaries)
|
₹7.8 L/yr - ₹8.9 L/yr | |
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0 -
9
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
|
₹9 L/yr - ₹11.5 L/yr | |
14 -
18
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹15.9 L/yr - ₹20.3 L/yr | |
11 -
12
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹14.3 L/yr - ₹18.3 L/yr | |
8 -
12
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹23.1 L/yr - ₹29.6 L/yr | |
5 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹7.7 L/yr - ₹9.8 L/yr | |
13 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹16.7 L/yr - ₹21.3 L/yr | |
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8 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹16.2 L/yr - ₹20.7 L/yr | |
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|---|---|
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3 -
8
years
exp.
(5.4k salaries)
| ₹4.8 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
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years
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| ₹2.8 L/yr - ₹8.2 L/yr |
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Senior Software Engineer Salary
3 -
9
years
exp.
(2.9L salaries)
| ₹5.3 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr |
Senior Test Engineer Salary
3 -
9
years
exp.
(37.7k salaries)
| ₹4.8 L/yr - ₹16.4 L/yr |
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1 -
5
years
exp.
(3.3L salaries)
| ₹3.1 L/yr - ₹12.7 L/yr |
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Principal Software Testing Engineer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Software Testing Engineer
6 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Software Testing Engineer
6 -
10
years
exp.
| ₹8.8 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr |
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Pune
Principal Software Testing Engineer
8 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹15.9 L/yr - ₹26.4 L/yr |
Mysuru / Mysore
Principal Software Testing Engineer
7 -
10
years
exp.
| ₹7.8 L/yr - ₹8.9 L/yr |
Noida
Principal Software Testing Engineer
8 -
10
years
exp.
| ₹17.2 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr |
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Principal Software Testing Engineer Salary In Other Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Software Product
Principal Software Testing Engineer
6 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹8.4 L/yr - ₹20.4 L/yr |
Hardware & Networking
Principal Software Testing Engineer
7 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹7.8 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
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Manufacturing
Principal Software Testing Engineer
9 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹18.8 L/yr - ₹97 L/yr |
Semiconductors
Principal Software Testing Engineer
9 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹16.9 L/yr - ₹27.6 L/yr |
Emerging Technologies
Principal Software Testing Engineer
9 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹16.9 L/yr - ₹27.6 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Principal Software Testing Engineer Salaries
What is the salary of a Principal Software Testing Engineer in India?
Salary for a Principal Software Testing Engineer in India ranges between ₹8.4 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 17 latest salaries received from various Principal Software Testing Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Principal Software Testing Engineers?
- Accion Labs Principal Software Testing Engineer Salary - ₹15.8 Lakhs per year
- ArisGlobal Principal Software Testing Engineer Salary - ₹8.4 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Principal Software Testing Engineer in India?
Average starting Salary for Principal Software Testing Engineer in India is around ₹8.4 Lakhs per year (₹70.0k per month). 6 years of minimum experience is required to be a Principal Software Testing Engineer.
What is the highest salary for a Principal Software Testing Engineer in India?
Highest salary that a Principal Software Testing Engineer can earn is ₹17.8 Lakhs per year (₹1.5L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Principal Software Testing Engineer in India?
- Medical Equipment - ₹97.0 Lakhs to 97.0 Lakhs per year
- Semiconductors - ₹18.8 Lakhs to 24.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹12.0 Lakhs to 20.4 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹0.3 Lakhs to 35.0 Lakhs per year
- Insurance - ₹13.3 Lakhs to 13.3 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Principal Software Testing Engineer in India?
- Pune - ₹8.5 Lakhs to 26.4 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹18.0 Lakhs to 18.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹8.8 Lakhs to 17.8 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹10.0 Lakhs to 15.0 Lakhs per year
- Mysuru / Mysore - ₹7.8 Lakhs to 8.9 Lakhs per year
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