Principal Test Engineer
Annual salary range
₹10 Lakhs - ₹33 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byPrincipal Test Engineer Salary in India (Updated 2025)
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latest salaries
• updated:
17 Mar 2025
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Principal Test Engineer Salary in India ranges between ₹10 Lakhs to ₹33 Lakhs for 7 years of experience to 15 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 257 latest salaries received from Principal Test...
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Dell Principal Test Engineer Salary
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Dell EMC Principal Test Engineer Salary
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| Company Name | Avg. annual salary | Open Jobs |
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₹22 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr | |
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₹18.6 L/yr - ₹23.8 L/yr | |
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₹28.4 L/yr - ₹36.2 L/yr | |
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₹10.8 L/yr - ₹13.8 L/yr | |
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₹22.6 L/yr - ₹28.9 L/yr | |
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₹13.3 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr | |
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₹24.3 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr | |
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19
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₹32 L/yr - ₹40.9 L/yr | |
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7 -
11
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₹26.1 L/yr - ₹33.3 L/yr | |
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Innominds Software
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12 years exp.
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Invecas Technologies
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13 years exp.
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Vantiva
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15 years exp.
1w ago
Connectwise India
Principal Test Engineer
11 years exp.
1w ago
Oracle
Principal Test Engineer
12 years exp.
2w ago
Oracle
Principal Test Engineer
11 years exp.
2w ago
Western Digital
Principal Test Engineer
14 years exp.
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Oracle
Principal Test Engineer
12 years exp.
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Oracle
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11 years exp.
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AST Corporation
Principal Test Engineer
11 years exp.
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Principal Test Engineer salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
7
years
(18
salaries)
| ₹9 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr |
8
years
(34
salaries)
| ₹8.5 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr |
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9
years
(42
salaries)
| ₹9.2 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
10
years
(53
salaries)
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
11
years
(36
salaries)
| ₹11.3 L/yr - ₹31.5 L/yr |
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Principal Test Engineer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Test Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹10.9 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Test Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹9.2 L/yr - ₹30.5 L/yr |
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Chennai
Principal Test Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹11.2 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr |
Mumbai
Principal Test Engineer
8 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹14.3 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
Noida
Principal Test Engineer
7 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr |
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Principal Test Engineer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting Principal Test Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹31.5 L/yr |
Software Product Principal Test Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹10.9 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr |
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Internet Principal Test Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹11 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr |
Hardware & Networking Principal Test Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹11 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr |
Financial Services Principal Test Engineer
7 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Principal Test Engineer Salaries
What is the salary of a Principal Test Engineer in India?
Salary for a Principal Test Engineer in India ranges between ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹33.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 257 latest salaries received from various Principal Test Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Principal Test Engineers?
- Dell Principal Test Engineer Salary - ₹32.1 Lakhs per year
- Dell EMC Principal Test Engineer Salary - ₹25.9 Lakhs per year
- Oracle Principal Test Engineer Salary - ₹25.2 Lakhs per year
- Tricon Infotech Principal Test Engineer Salary - ₹23.8 Lakhs per year
- Magic Edtech Principal Test Engineer Salary - ₹23.7 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Principal Test Engineer in India?
Average starting Salary for Principal Test Engineer in India is around ₹10.0 Lakhs per year (₹83.3k per month). 7 years of minimum experience is required to be a Principal Test Engineer.
What is the highest salary for a Principal Test Engineer in India?
Highest salary that a Principal Test Engineer can earn is ₹57.7 Lakhs per year (₹4.8L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Principal Test Engineer in India?
- Consumer Electronics & Appliances - ₹14.0 Lakhs to 40.0 Lakhs per year
- Internet - ₹11.0 Lakhs to 35.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹4.0 Lakhs to 43.6 Lakhs per year
- Management Consulting - ₹11.5 Lakhs to 29.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹8.7 Lakhs to 40.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Principal Test Engineer in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹7.2 Lakhs to 60.0 Lakhs per year
- Noida - ₹10.6 Lakhs to 32.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹7.8 Lakhs to 40.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹4.0 Lakhs to 39.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹10.9 Lakhs to 22.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Principal Test Engineer?
These are the top skills of a Principal Test Engineer based on 1 job posted by employers.
- Python
- Javascript
- Troubleshooting
- Automation Testing
- Debugging
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