Principal System Engineer
Annual salary range
₹11.8 Lakhs - ₹51 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byPrincipal System Engineer Salary in India (Updated 2025)
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latest salaries
• updated:
15 Mar 2025
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Principal System Engineer Salary in India ranges between ₹11.8 Lakhs to ₹51 Lakhs for 8 years of experience to 18 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 298 latest salaries received from Principal System...
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Latest annual salaries shared by Principal System Engineers
2d ago
Truminds Software Systems
Principal System Engineer
15 years exp.
2d ago
Rolls-Royce
Principal System Engineer
11 years exp.
3d ago
Collins Aerospace
Principal System Engineer
17 years exp.
1w ago
Oracle
Principal System Engineer
14 years exp.
1w ago
HARMAN
Principal System Engineer
13 years exp.
2w ago
Baxter International
Principal System Engineer
14 years exp.
2w ago
Oracle
Principal System Engineer
15 years exp.
3w ago
Fluence
Principal System Engineer
17 years exp.
4w ago
Innova Solutions
Principal System Engineer
10 years exp.
1mo ago
Visteon
Principal System Engineer
12 years exp.
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Principal System Engineer salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
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8
years
(9
salaries)
| ₹10.5 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr |
9
years
(14
salaries)
| ₹11.5 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr |
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10
years
(28
salaries)
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹35.9 L/yr |
11
years
(29
salaries)
| ₹10.4 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
12
years
(46
salaries)
| ₹10.4 L/yr - ₹44 L/yr |
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Principal System Engineer Jobs in India
Principal System Engineer
· 8-11 years
Fortinet
Principal System Engineer
· 8-14 years
Vehant Technologies Private Limited
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal System Engineer
· 7-10 years
India Medtronic Pvt. Ltd
Pune
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Principal System Engineer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal System Engineer
8 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹13.5 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal System Engineer
8 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹15.4 L/yr - ₹36.9 L/yr |
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Gurgaon / Gurugram
Principal System Engineer
10 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹20.5 L/yr - ₹43.5 L/yr |
Chennai
Principal System Engineer
10 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹10.4 L/yr - ₹42.4 L/yr |
Pune
Principal System Engineer
10 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹16.8 L/yr - ₹69 L/yr |
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Principal System Engineer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting Principal System Engineer
8 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹11.3 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
Software Product Principal System Engineer
8 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹15.1 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr |
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Internet Principal System Engineer
8 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹15 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr |
Analytics & KPO Principal System Engineer
11 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹21 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
Engineering & Construction Principal System Engineer
9 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹13.6 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Principal System Engineer Salaries
What is the salary of a Principal System Engineer in India?
Salary for a Principal System Engineer in India ranges between ₹11.8 Lakhs to ₹51.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 298 latest salaries received from various Principal System Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Principal System Engineers?
- Enphase Energy Principal System Engineer Salary - ₹78.0 Lakhs per year
- Fortinet Principal System Engineer Salary - ₹74.3 Lakhs per year
- Ciena Principal System Engineer Salary - ₹60.4 Lakhs per year
- Uptycs, Inc. Principal System Engineer Salary - ₹59.0 Lakhs per year
- Sabre Principal System Engineer Salary - ₹56.9 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Principal System Engineer in India?
Average starting Salary for Principal System Engineer in India is around ₹11.8 Lakhs per year (₹98.3k per month). 8 years of minimum experience is required to be a Principal System Engineer.
What is the highest salary for a Principal System Engineer in India?
Highest salary that a Principal System Engineer can earn is ₹100.0 Lakhs per year (₹8.3L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Principal System Engineer in India?
- Financial Services - ₹6.0 Lakhs to 55.0 Lakhs per year
- Consumer Electronics & Appliances - ₹2.0 Lakhs to 43.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹11.0 Lakhs to 66.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹2.8 Lakhs to 94.0 Lakhs per year
- Insurance - ₹8.5 Lakhs to 22.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Principal System Engineer in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹8.5 Lakhs to 100.0 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹12.6 Lakhs to 93.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹6.0 Lakhs to 93.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹7.0 Lakhs to 44.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹7.5 Lakhs to 61.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Principal System Engineer?
These are the top skills of a Principal System Engineer based on 7 jobs posted by employers.
- Python
- SQL
- Javascript
- Troubleshooting
- Linux Administration
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