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
(29
salaries)
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹37.1 L/yr |
11
years
(25
salaries)
| ₹13.2 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
12
years
(42
salaries)
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹44 L/yr |
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Principal System Engineer Salary in
Chennai ranges between ₹11.5
Lakhs to ₹51
Lakhs for
8 years of experience to 18 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
294 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
11 - 18
years
exp.
(13
salaries)
| ₹13.2 L/yr - ₹42.4 L/yr |
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Engineering - Hardware & Networks
Principal System Engineer Salary
10 - 12
years
exp.
(4
salaries)
| ₹10.4 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr |
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Latest annual salaries shared by Principal System Engineers
3d ago
Baxter International
Principal System Engineer
14 years exp.
5d ago
Oracle
Principal System Engineer
15 years exp.
6d ago
Fluence
Principal System Engineer
17 years exp.
2w ago
Innova Solutions
Principal System Engineer
10 years exp.
2w ago
Visteon
Principal System Engineer
12 years exp.
3w ago
Enphase Energy
Principal System Engineer
18 years exp.
3w ago
Providence Global Center
Principal System Engineer
11 years exp.
3w ago
Uptycs, Inc.
Principal System Engineer
18 years exp.
3w ago
Advance Auto Parts
Principal System Engineer
12 years exp.
4w ago
DSM SOFT
Principal System Engineer
12 years exp.
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(6 salaries)
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₹24 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr | |
16 -
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Chennai
(4 salaries)
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₹41 L/yr - ₹42.4 L/yr | |
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yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(3 salaries)
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₹11 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr | |
11 -
12
yrs
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Chennai
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₹9.4 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr | |
14 -
19
yrs
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Chennai
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₹15.4 L/yr - ₹19.7 L/yr | |
18 -
19
yrs
exp.
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Chennai
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₹24.3 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr | |
11 -
12
yrs
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Chennai
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₹11.9 L/yr - ₹15.2 L/yr | |
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14 yrs
exp.
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Chennai
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₹58 L/yr - ₹64.1 L/yr | 1 job opening |
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7 yrs
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Chennai
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₹6.8 L/yr - ₹8.6 L/yr | |
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₹9.9 L/yr - ₹12.7 L/yr | |
Principal System Engineer Jobs in Chennai
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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| ₹2.8 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr |
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Capgemini Engineering
Senior Software Engineer in Gurgaon / Gurugram
• posted on 04 Nov 2024
Likes
Good work life balance Good company culture Opportunities to learn and grow
Dislikes
Compensation is a little low Appraisals are slow
Capgemini Engineering
Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru
• posted on 09 Aug 2022
Likes
They Provide best courses to upskill. Work Timing is flexible
Dislikes
Salary hike are not very much Management is biased.
Capgemini Engineering
Software Engineer in Chennai
• posted on 27 Oct 2021
Likes
Work life balance is upto the project and to me it is good. Lacks in compensation and appraisal, very less compared to market
read moreDislikes
Lacks in compensation, very less appraisals
Capgemini Engineering
Senior Software Engineer in Gurgaon / Gurugram
• posted on 04 Jul 2023
Likes
...m supervision so you have good chance to learn and grow - Promotions are fair - Decent Salary Band (If u negotiate well during offer letter) - Encourage you to keep skilling up
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- Increment is nominal 5-6% - No higher education policy - No casual leaves - SCM and PO are completely non technical
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Principal System Engineer Salary In Other 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.
| ₹11.5 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr |
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Gurgaon / Gurugram
Principal System Engineer
8 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹11.5 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr |
Pune
Principal System Engineer
8 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹11.5 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr |
New Delhi
Principal System Engineer
8 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹11.5 L/yr - ₹51 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.
| ₹11.5 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 |
Analytics & KPO
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 |
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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 294 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
- Honeywell Technology Solutions Principal System Engineer Salary - ₹60.1 Lakhs per year
- Uptycs, Inc. Principal System Engineer Salary - ₹59.0 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?
- Hardware & Networking - ₹61.0 Lakhs to 61.0 Lakhs per year
- Telecom - ₹41.0 Lakhs to 42.4 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹11.0 Lakhs to 30.0 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹17.0 Lakhs to 17.2 Lakhs per year
- Clinical Research - ₹7.5 Lakhs to 7.5 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 8 jobs posted by employers.
- Python
- Troubleshooting
- C++
- Active Directory
- DNS
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