Principal Technical Writer
Annual salary range
₹11 Lakhs - ₹35 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byPrincipal Technical Writer Salary in India (Updated 2025)
based on 132
latest salaries
• updated:
12 Mar 2025
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Principal Technical Writer Salary in India ranges between ₹11 Lakhs to ₹35 Lakhs for 9 years of experience to 18 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 132 latest salaries received from Principal Technical...
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20
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(27 salaries)
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₹10.5 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr | |
12 -
13
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(6 salaries)
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₹18.5 L/yr - ₹22.3 L/yr | |
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10 -
18
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(6 salaries)
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₹11 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr | |
12 -
15
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exp.
(5 salaries)
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₹20 L/yr - ₹34.8 L/yr | |
10 -
13
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(4 salaries)
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₹15 L/yr - ₹20.3 L/yr | |
9 -
17
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(4 salaries)
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₹17.2 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr | |
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17
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(4 salaries)
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₹24.5 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr | |
7 -
13
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(3 salaries)
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₹14 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr | |
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10 -
12
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(3 salaries)
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₹16.5 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr | |
16 -
19
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(3 salaries)
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₹33 L/yr - ₹43 L/yr | |
Latest annual salaries shared by Principal Technical Writers
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Teamlease Digital
Principal Technical Writer
17 years exp.
5d ago
Microchip Technology
Principal Technical Writer
16 years exp.
2w ago
Mareana
Principal Technical Writer
11 years exp.
2w ago
Can Join Immediately
Principal Technical Writer
16 years exp.
1mo ago
RECVUE INDIA
Principal Technical Writer
16 years exp.
1mo ago
Celigo
Principal Technical Writer
13 years exp.
2mo ago
Oracle
Principal Technical Writer
11 years exp.
3mo ago
SS&C Eze
Principal Technical Writer
13 years exp.
3mo ago
Synapsica Technologies
Principal Technical Writer
10 years exp.
3mo ago
Dell EMC
Principal Technical Writer
15 years exp.
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Principal Technical Writer salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
9
years
(11
salaries)
| ₹10.5 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr |
10
years
(15
salaries)
| ₹11.5 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
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11
years
(14
salaries)
| ₹11 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
12
years
(17
salaries)
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
13
years
(19
salaries)
| ₹11 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
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Principal Technical Writer Jobs in India
Principal Technical Writer
· 5-7 years
Kronos Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
Noida
Principal Technical Writer
· 8-13 years
TALENT ZONE CONSULTANT
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Technical Writer
· 12-14 years
LivePerson
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
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Principal Technical Writer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Technical Writer
9 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹11.5 L/yr - ₹34.9 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Technical Writer
9 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹10.5 L/yr - ₹32.5 L/yr |
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Pune
Principal Technical Writer
11 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹39 L/yr |
Chennai
Principal Technical Writer
10 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr |
Noida
Principal Technical Writer
10 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹14.4 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
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Principal Technical Writer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Software Product Principal Technical Writer
9 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹11.2 L/yr - ₹31.3 L/yr |
IT Services & Consulting Principal Technical Writer
9 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹10.5 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
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Internet Principal Technical Writer
9 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹34.8 L/yr |
Hardware & Networking Principal Technical Writer
9 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr |
Telecom Principal Technical Writer
10 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹31.2 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Principal Technical Writer Salaries
What is the salary of a Principal Technical Writer in India?
Salary for a Principal Technical Writer in India ranges between ₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 132 latest salaries received from various Principal Technical Writers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Principal Technical Writers?
- Sandvine Principal Technical Writer Salary - ₹36.3 Lakhs per year
- RSA Security Principal Technical Writer Salary - ₹26.8 Lakhs per year
- Sonus Networks Principal Technical Writer Salary - ₹26.2 Lakhs per year
- Pegasystems Principal Technical Writer Salary - ₹25.0 Lakhs per year
- Dell EMC Principal Technical Writer Salary - ₹25.0 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Principal Technical Writer in India?
Average starting Salary for Principal Technical Writer in India is around ₹11.0 Lakhs per year (₹91.7k per month). 9 years of minimum experience is required to be a Principal Technical Writer.
What is the highest salary for a Principal Technical Writer in India?
Highest salary that a Principal Technical Writer can earn is ₹43.0 Lakhs per year (₹3.6L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Principal Technical Writer in India?
- Hardware & Networking - ₹17.2 Lakhs to 43.0 Lakhs per year
- Semiconductors - ₹13.5 Lakhs to 45.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹10.5 Lakhs to 53.0 Lakhs per year
- Telecom - ₹8.0 Lakhs to 34.9 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹7.3 Lakhs to 39.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Principal Technical Writer in India?
- Noida - ₹14.4 Lakhs to 40.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹18.0 Lakhs to 39.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹8.0 Lakhs to 53.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹8.0 Lakhs to 43.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹10.0 Lakhs to 18.5 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Principal Technical Writer?
These are the top skills of a Principal Technical Writer based on 3 jobs posted by employers.
- Computer Science
- JIRA
- Talent Acquisition
- Product Management
- Continuous Improvement
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