Principal SQA Engineer
Annual salary range
₹18 Lakhs - ₹35.5 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byPrincipal SQA Engineer Salary in India (Updated 2025)
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latest salaries
• updated:
1 Mar 2025
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Principal SQA Engineer Salary in India ranges between ₹18 Lakhs to ₹35.5 Lakhs for 10 years of experience to 18 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 49 latest salaries received from Principal SQA...
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| Company name | Avg. annual salary | Open Jobs |
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Rocket Software Principal SQA Engineer Salary
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BMC Software Principal SQA Engineer Salary
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| Company Name | Avg. annual salary | Open Jobs |
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10 -
16
yrs
exp.
(23 salaries)
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₹20.5 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr | |
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12 -
18
yrs
exp.
(10 salaries)
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₹15.5 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr | |
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15 -
19
yrs
exp.
(6 salaries)
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₹34 L/yr - ₹46 L/yr | |
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17 -
20
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
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₹50 L/yr - ₹65 L/yr | |
15 -
16
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹16.2 L/yr - ₹20.7 L/yr | |
16 -
18
yrs
exp.
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₹23.7 L/yr - ₹30.2 L/yr | |
14 -
15
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹22.5 L/yr - ₹28.8 L/yr | |
9 -
10
yrs
exp.
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₹14.2 L/yr - ₹18.1 L/yr | |
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17 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹26.1 L/yr - ₹33.3 L/yr | |
Latest annual salaries shared by Principal SQA Engineers
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BMC Software
Principal SQA Engineer
16 years exp.
3w ago
Veritas
Principal SQA Engineer
13 years exp.
4w ago
Malbek Software
Principal SQA Engineer
15 years exp.
1mo ago
Veritas
Principal SQA Engineer
12 years exp.
1mo ago
NortonLifeLock's
Principal SQA Engineer
16 years exp.
2mo ago
Veritas
Principal SQA Engineer
16 years exp.
3mo ago
Veritas
Principal SQA Engineer
11 years exp.
3mo ago
ActiGraph
Principal SQA Engineer
14 years exp.
4mo ago
Gen Digital
Principal SQA Engineer
17 years exp.
4mo ago
Veritas
Principal SQA Engineer
11 years exp.
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Principal SQA Engineer salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
10
years
(7
salaries)
| ₹17 L/yr - ₹35.5 L/yr |
11
years
(4
salaries)
| ₹23.8 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
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12
years
(8
salaries)
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹38.3 L/yr |
13
years
(4
salaries)
| ₹27 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr |
14
years
(9
salaries)
| ₹15.5 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr |
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| Similar Designation | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
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exp.
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| ₹4.1 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr |
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| ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr |
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12
years
exp.
(2L salaries)
| ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
Quality Engineer Salary
1 -
7
years
exp.
(1.2L salaries)
| ₹1.7 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr |
Senior Test Engineer Salary
3 -
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years
exp.
(55.8k salaries)
| ₹4.5 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
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Principal SQA Engineer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Software Product Principal SQA Engineer
10 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr |
Internet Principal SQA Engineer
10 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹23.2 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr |
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Emerging Technologies Principal SQA Engineer
12 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr |
IT Services & Consulting Principal SQA Engineer
10 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹23.2 L/yr - ₹46 L/yr |
Semiconductors Principal SQA Engineer
15 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹16.2 L/yr - ₹20.7 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) about Principal SQA Engineer Salaries
What is the salary of a Principal SQA Engineer in India?
The salary of a Principal SQA Engineer in India varies based on experience, location, company & Industry.
On average, Principal SQA Engineer salaries ranges from ₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹35.5 Lakhs per year. Top companies and specialized roles may offer higher compensation.
The average starting salary is around ₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹35.5 Lakhs per year, with the highest salary reaching ₹50.0 Lakhs to ₹65.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 49 salaries received from various Principal SQA Engineers across industries.
The average starting salary is around ₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹35.5 Lakhs per year, with the highest salary reaching ₹50.0 Lakhs to ₹65.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 49 salaries received from various Principal SQA Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Principal SQA Engineers?
Principal SQA Engineer Salaries at Top paying companies in India are
Salaries depend on experience, role, and location. Additional compensation may include bonuses and stock options.
| Rocket Software Principal SQA Engineer Salary | ₹50 Lakhs to ₹65 Lakhs per year |
| BMC Software Principal SQA Engineer Salary | ₹34 Lakhs to ₹46 Lakhs per year |
| Cohesity Principal SQA Engineer Salary | ₹27 Lakhs to ₹35 Lakhs per year |
| Gen Principal SQA Engineer Salary | ₹22 Lakhs to ₹35 Lakhs per year |
What are the top paying cities for Principal SQA Engineer in India?
The annual salary for Principal SQA Engineer in India varies by location. Top paying cities for Principal SQA Engineer are
Salary expectations for Principal SQA Engineer may vary based on job roles, experience, and specific employer requirements.
| Principal SQA Engineer Salary in Pune | ₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹38.3 Lakhs per year |
| Principal SQA Engineer Salary in Bangalore / Bengaluru | ₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year |
| Principal SQA Engineer Salary in Chennai | ₹15.5 Lakhs to ₹29.0 Lakhs per year |
| Principal SQA Engineer Salary in Noida | ₹27.0 Lakhs to ₹40.8 Lakhs per year |
| Principal SQA Engineer Salary in Hyderabad / Secunderabad | ₹20.8 Lakhs to ₹26.6 Lakhs per year |
What are the top paying industries for Principal SQA Engineer in India?
Top 5 paying Industries for Principal SQA Engineer in India are:
| Principal SQA Engineer Salary in Software Product | ₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year |
| Principal SQA Engineer Salary in Internet | ₹23.2 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year |
| Principal SQA Engineer Salary in Emerging Technologies | ₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year |
| Principal SQA Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting | ₹23.2 Lakhs to ₹46.0 Lakhs per year |
| Principal SQA Engineer Salary in Semiconductors | ₹16.2 Lakhs to ₹20.7 Lakhs per year |
How does experience affect salaries of a Principal SQA Engineer in India?
Experience significantly impacts a Principal SQA Engineer salary in India. Salaries increase with experience, as Principal SQA Engineer take on more complex tasks, responsibilities, and leadership roles.
Principal SQA Engineer salary at different experience level are as follows:
and so on.
| Experience | Average Salary Range |
|---|---|
| 10 years | ₹17.0 Lakhs to ₹35.5 Lakhs per year |
| 11 years | ₹23.8 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year |
| 12 years | ₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹38.3 Lakhs per year |
| 13 years | ₹27.0 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year |
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