Principal System Engineer
Annual salary range
₹11.5 Lakhs - ₹51 Lakhs
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Experience wise Principal System Engineer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
8
years
(7
salaries)
|  ₹11.5 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr |
9
years
(15
salaries)
| ₹11.5 L/yr - ₹42.5 L/yr |
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10
years
(30
salaries)
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹37.1 L/yr |
11
years
(24
salaries)
| ₹13.2 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
12
years
(43
salaries)
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹44 L/yr |
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Principal System Engineer Salary in
India ranges between ₹11.5
Lakhs to ₹51
Lakhs for
8 years of experience to 18 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
296 latest salaries received
from Principal System Engineer.
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Principal System Engineer salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Engineering - Software & QA
Principal System Engineer Salary
12 - 18
years
exp.
(41
salaries)
| ₹22 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
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Project & Program Management
Principal System Engineer Salary
12 - 17
years
exp.
(11
salaries)
| ₹21 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
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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₹20 L/yr - ₹41 L/yr | |
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₹22 L/yr - ₹38.2 L/yr | |
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15
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exp.
(3 salaries)
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₹30 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr | |
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₹14.4 L/yr - ₹18.4 L/yr | |
11 yrs
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₹40.5 L/yr - ₹51.8 L/yr | |
10 yrs
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₹10.1 L/yr - ₹12.9 L/yr | |
15 yrs
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₹30.6 L/yr - ₹39.1 L/yr | |
17 yrs
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₹36 L/yr - ₹46 L/yr | |
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Principal System Engineer Jobs in India
Principal System Engineer
· 8-14 years
KritiKal SecureScan Pvt Ltd
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal System Engineer
· 16-20 years
India Medtronic Pvt. Ltd
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal System Engineer
· 8-11 years
Maxlinear Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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Top skills for Principal System Engineer
Principal System Engineer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal System Engineer
8 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹11.5 L/yr - ₹51 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
8 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹11.5 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr |
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Principal System Engineer Salary In Other Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting
Principal System Engineer
8 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹11.5 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr |
Software Product
Principal System Engineer
8 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹11.5 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr |
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Internet
Principal System Engineer
8 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹11.5 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr |
Engineering & Construction
Principal System Engineer
8 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹11.5 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr |
Hardware & Networking
Principal System Engineer
8 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹10.4 L/yr - ₹69 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 ₹11.5 Lakhs to ₹51.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 296 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 ₹11.5 Lakhs per year (₹95.8k 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 47.0 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?
- Chennai - ₹24.0 Lakhs to 33.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹23.0 Lakhs to 38.2 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹21.0 Lakhs to 40.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹11.3 Lakhs to 41.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹24.0 Lakhs to 27.0 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 8 jobs posted by employers.
- Python
- Troubleshooting
- C++
- Active Directory
- System Design
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