Principal System Administrator
Annual salary range
₹14.3 Lakhs - ₹35 Lakhs
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• updated:
25 Dec 2024
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Experience wise Principal System Administrator salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
9
years
(1
salaries)
|  ₹35 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr |
10
years
(5
salaries)
| ₹17 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr |
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11
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹20.3 L/yr - ₹20.3 L/yr |
12
years
(2
salaries)
| ₹21 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
13
years
(10
salaries)
| ₹14.3 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr |
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Principal System Administrator Salary in
India ranges between ₹14.3
Lakhs to ₹35
Lakhs for
9 years of experience to 19 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
46 latest salaries received
from Principal System Administrator.
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Principal System Administrator salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Engineering - Hardware & Networks
Principal System Administrator Salary
9 - 19
years
exp.
(21
salaries)
| ₹14.9 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr |
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Engineering - Software & QA
Principal System Administrator Salary
10 - 16
years
exp.
(10
salaries)
| ₹19 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr |
Latest annual salaries shared by Principal System Administrators
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Dell
Principal System Administrator
14 years exp.
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Flex
Principal System Administrator
18 years exp.
1w ago
Data Intensity
Principal System Administrator
18 years exp.
1mo ago
Data Intensity
Principal System Administrator
17 years exp.
1mo ago
DCB Bank
Principal System Administrator
18 years exp.
2mo ago
Collins Aerospace
Principal System Administrator
18 years exp.
2mo ago
Red Hat
Principal System Administrator
12 years exp.
3mo ago
Oracle
Principal System Administrator
10 years exp.
3mo ago
Providence
Principal System Administrator
14 years exp.
4mo ago
Red Hat
Principal System Administrator
9 years exp.
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10 -
19
yrs
exp.
(26 salaries)
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₹11 L/yr - ₹29.5 L/yr | |
15 -
18
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹17.9 L/yr - ₹21.7 L/yr | |
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20 -
22
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
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₹27 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr | |
9 -
12
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
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₹34 L/yr - ₹35.7 L/yr | |
13 -
15
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
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₹24.5 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr | |
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8
yrs
exp.
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₹10.8 L/yr - ₹13.8 L/yr | |
17 -
18
yrs
exp.
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₹14.4 L/yr - ₹18.4 L/yr | |
11 -
13
yrs
exp.
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₹18.3 L/yr - ₹23.3 L/yr | |
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15 -
16
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹34.7 L/yr - ₹44.3 L/yr | |
10 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹15.3 L/yr - ₹19.5 L/yr | |
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• posted on 05 Dec 2020
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Principal System Administrator Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal System Administrator
10 -
19
years
exp.
| ₹17 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr |
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal System Administrator
10 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹15 L/yr - ₹27.8 L/yr |
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Noida
Principal System Administrator
11 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹11 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
Pune
Principal System Administrator
9 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹24.5 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
Mumbai
Principal System Administrator
17 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹14.4 L/yr - ₹18.4 L/yr |
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Principal System Administrator Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting
Principal System Administrator
10 -
19
years
exp.
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr |
Internet
Principal System Administrator
10 -
19
years
exp.
| ₹13.5 L/yr - ₹29.5 L/yr |
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Emerging Technologies
Principal System Administrator
10 -
19
years
exp.
| ₹13.5 L/yr - ₹29.5 L/yr |
Software Product
Principal System Administrator
9 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹22 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr |
Facility Management Services
Principal System Administrator
11 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹20.3 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Principal System Administrator Salaries
What is the salary of a Principal System Administrator in India?
Salary for a Principal System Administrator in India ranges between ₹14.3 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 46 latest salaries received from various Principal System Administrators across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Principal System Administrators?
- Red Hat Principal System Administrator Salary - ₹34.9 Lakhs per year
- EXFO Principal System Administrator Salary - ₹29.2 Lakhs per year
- ACI Worldwide Principal System Administrator Salary - ₹28.8 Lakhs per year
- Oracle Principal System Administrator Salary - ₹24.1 Lakhs per year
- Data Intensity Principal System Administrator Salary - ₹20.2 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Principal System Administrator in India?
Average starting Salary for Principal System Administrator in India is around ₹14.3 Lakhs per year (₹1.2L per month). 9 years of minimum experience is required to be a Principal System Administrator.
What is the highest salary for a Principal System Administrator in India?
Highest salary that a Principal System Administrator can earn is ₹35.7 Lakhs per year (₹3.0L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Principal System Administrator in India?
- Telecom - ₹24.5 Lakhs to 37.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹18.5 Lakhs to 35.7 Lakhs per year
- Emerging Technologies - ₹11.0 Lakhs to 29.5 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹12.0 Lakhs to 30.0 Lakhs per year
- Recruitment - ₹16.0 Lakhs to 17.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Principal System Administrator in India?
- Pune - ₹12.0 Lakhs to 45.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹13.5 Lakhs to 34.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹10.3 Lakhs to 32.8 Lakhs per year
- Noida - ₹11.0 Lakhs to 28.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹16.0 Lakhs to 16.0 Lakhs per year
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