Principal Technical Engineer
Annual salary range
₹16 Lakhs - ₹46.5 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byPrincipal Technical Engineer Salary in India (Updated 2025)
based on 18
latest salaries
• updated:
9 Feb 2025
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Experience wise Principal Technical Engineer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
7
years
(1
salaries)
|  ₹40.1 L/yr - ₹40.1 L/yr |
8
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹16 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr |
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| |
9
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹16 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
10
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹15.5 L/yr - ₹16.8 L/yr |
11
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹25 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
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Principal Technical Engineer Salary in
India ranges between ₹16
Lakhs to ₹46.5
Lakhs for
7 years of experience to 14 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
18 latest salaries received
from Principal Technical Engineer.
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Principal Technical Engineer salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Engineering - Software & QA
Principal Technical Engineer Salary
9 - 14
years
exp.
(7
salaries)
| ₹16.3 L/yr - ₹46.5 L/yr |
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| |
Engineering - Hardware & Networks
Principal Technical Engineer Salary
9 - 14
years
exp.
(3
salaries)
| ₹16 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
Latest annual salaries shared by Principal Technical Engineers
3mo ago
AVAYA
Principal Technical Engineer
8 years exp.
1y ago
Schneider Electric
Principal Technical Engineer
14 years exp.
1y ago
Pegasystems
Principal Technical Engineer
9 years exp.
1y ago
Altiostar Networks
Principal Technical Engineer
14 years exp.
1y ago
Model N
Principal Technical Engineer
11 years exp.
1y ago
Altiostar Networks
Principal Technical Engineer
13 years exp.
1y ago
AVAYA
Principal Technical Engineer
14 years exp.
1y ago
Model N
Principal Technical Engineer
12 years exp.
1y ago
Red Hat
Principal Technical Engineer
9 years exp.
1y ago
Oracle
Principal Technical Engineer
13 years exp.
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| Company Name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
8 -
14
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹16 L/yr - ₹19.3 L/yr | |
9 -
12
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹20 L/yr - ₹27.8 L/yr | |
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13 -
14
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹14.7 L/yr - ₹18.7 L/yr | |
13 -
14
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹35.8 L/yr - ₹45.7 L/yr | |
9 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹25.2 L/yr - ₹32.2 L/yr | |
9 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹14.4 L/yr - ₹18.4 L/yr | |
10 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹14 L/yr - ₹17.8 L/yr | |
16 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹48.5 L/yr - ₹53.6 L/yr | |
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14 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹35.1 L/yr - ₹44.9 L/yr | |
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| Designations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
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1 -
9
years
exp.
(1L salaries)
| ₹2.2 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr |
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0 -
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years
exp.
(89k salaries)
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
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| |
Senior Engineer Salary
3 -
12
years
exp.
(2L salaries)
| ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
Senior Software Engineer Salary
3 -
9
years
exp.
(4.4L salaries)
| ₹5.4 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr |
Software Engineer Salary
1 -
5
years
exp.
(5.8L salaries)
| ₹2.8 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr |
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Principal Technical Engineer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Software Product
Principal Technical Engineer
8 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹16 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
Internet
Principal Technical Engineer
9 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹16.3 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
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| |
IT Services & Consulting
Principal Technical Engineer
9 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹15.5 L/yr - ₹27.8 L/yr |
Telecom
Principal Technical Engineer
13 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹33 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr |
Hardware & Networking
Principal Technical Engineer
7 -
10
years
exp.
| ₹15.5 L/yr - ₹40.1 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Principal Technical Engineer Salaries
What is the salary of a Principal Technical Engineer in India?
Salary for a Principal Technical Engineer in India ranges between ₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹46.5 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 18 latest salaries received from various Principal Technical Engineers across industries.
What is the starting salary for a Principal Technical Engineer in India?
Average starting Salary for Principal Technical Engineer in India is around ₹16.0 Lakhs per year (₹1.3L per month). 7 years of minimum experience is required to be a Principal Technical Engineer.
What are the top paying industries for Principal Technical Engineer in India?
- Chemicals - ₹51.0 Lakhs to 51.0 Lakhs per year
- Telecom - ₹33.0 Lakhs to 51.0 Lakhs per year
- Industrial Automation - ₹39.0 Lakhs to 39.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹16.0 Lakhs to 40.1 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹15.5 Lakhs to 21.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Principal Technical Engineer in India?
- New Delhi - ₹16.8 Lakhs to 51.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹19.3 Lakhs to 46.5 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹16.3 Lakhs to 51.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹16.0 Lakhs to 21.0 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹16.8 Lakhs to 16.8 Lakhs per year
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