Principle Software Engineer
Annual salary range
₹12 Lakhs - ₹48.5 Lakhs
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latest salaries
• updated:
18 Jan 2025
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Experience wise Principle Software Engineer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
7
years
(9
salaries)
|  ₹9.2 L/yr - ₹44 L/yr |
8
years
(10
salaries)
| ₹9 L/yr - ₹73 L/yr |
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9
years
(10
salaries)
| ₹12.1 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr |
10
years
(10
salaries)
| ₹17.5 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr |
11
years
(8
salaries)
| ₹23.3 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
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Principle Software Engineer Salary in
India ranges between ₹12
Lakhs to ₹48.5
Lakhs for
7 years of experience to 16 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
84 latest salaries received
from Principle Software Engineer.
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Principle Software Engineer salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Engineering - Software & QA
Principle Software Engineer Salary
7 - 15
years
exp.
(63
salaries)
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹48.5 L/yr |
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IT & Information Security
Principle Software Engineer Salary
11 - 13
years
exp.
(4
salaries)
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr |
Latest annual salaries shared by Principle Software Engineers
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Fidelity Investments
Principle Software Engineer
14 years exp.
3d ago
Avila IT Services
Principle Software Engineer
13 years exp.
5d ago
Programmers.io
Principle Software Engineer
14 years exp.
1w ago
Eurofins It Solutions
Principle Software Engineer
11 years exp.
1w ago
Saxo Bank
Principle Software Engineer
13 years exp.
1w ago
Perceptive
Principle Software Engineer
13 years exp.
1w ago
Altera Digital Health
Principle Software Engineer
16 years exp.
1w ago
ZeMoSo Technologies
Principle Software Engineer
9 years exp.
1w ago
Synergy Global IT Solutions
Principle Software Engineer
11 years exp.
1w ago
insightsoftware
Principle Software Engineer
13 years exp.
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₹44 L/yr - ₹73 L/yr | |
7 -
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yrs
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₹35 L/yr - ₹44 L/yr | |
Principle Software Engineer Jobs in India
Principle Software Engineer
· 3-6 years
Morningstar India (P) Ltd.
Mumbai
Principle Software Engineer
· 8-13 years
Futurestep Recruitment Services Private Limited
Principle Software Engineer
· 5-10 years
Squareroot Consulting Pvt Ltd
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Senior Software Engineer
• posted on 13 Jan 2022
Likes
Flexible working culture. Connected workplace offering remote jobs
- Skill development - Good
+4 more
Dislikes
Compensation is not upto market standards. Career growth and progression depends on sole discretion of manager.
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Senior Software Engineer
• posted on 10 Dec 2021
Likes
Work-life balance,job security,helpful Managers.
- Job security - Excellent
+4 more
Dislikes
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Senior Software Engineer
• posted on 20 May 2023
Likes
... was awesome. Very helpful and understanding.Encouraging and helping each other. Compensation was a plus point. Got good appraisal within one year of service. Provided permanent work from home.
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Senior Software Engineer
• posted on 16 Aug 2023
Likes
Good work-life balance, Amazing seniors/managers, Good learning curve and tech stack (though depends on the team)
- Salary - Good
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Principle Software Engineer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principle Software Engineer
6 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹14.2 L/yr - ₹52.5 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principle Software Engineer
7 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹12.5 L/yr - ₹45.7 L/yr |
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Pune
Principle Software Engineer
7 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹15 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
Chennai
Principle Software Engineer
7 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹8.6 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Principle Software Engineer
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹12.5 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
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Principle Software Engineer Salary In Other Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting
Principle Software Engineer
6 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
Software Product
Principle Software Engineer
7 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹12.5 L/yr - ₹45.7 L/yr |
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Internet
Principle Software Engineer
7 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹14.4 L/yr - ₹49 L/yr |
Manufacturing
Principle Software Engineer
7 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹43 L/yr |
Consumer Electronics & Appliances
Principle Software Engineer
9 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹37.5 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Principle Software Engineer Salaries
What is the salary of a Principle Software Engineer in India?
Salary for a Principle Software Engineer in India ranges between ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹48.5 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 84 latest salaries received from various Principle Software Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Principle Software Engineers?
- Dell EMC Principle Software Engineer Salary - ₹40.5 Lakhs per year
- FIS Principle Software Engineer Salary - ₹39.8 Lakhs per year
- OpenText Technologies Principle Software Engineer Salary - ₹35.5 Lakhs per year
- Fidelity Investments Principle Software Engineer Salary - ₹34.8 Lakhs per year
- HARMAN Principle Software Engineer Salary - ₹34.2 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Principle Software Engineer in India?
Average starting Salary for Principle Software Engineer in India is around ₹12.0 Lakhs per year (₹1.0L per month). 7 years of minimum experience is required to be a Principle Software Engineer.
What is the highest salary for a Principle Software Engineer in India?
Highest salary that a Principle Software Engineer can earn is ₹43.0 Lakhs per year (₹3.6L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Principle Software Engineer in India?
- Semiconductors - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 65.5 Lakhs per year
- FinTech - ₹14.3 Lakhs to 66.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹8.9 Lakhs to 122.2 Lakhs per year
- Consumer Electronics & Appliances - ₹15.5 Lakhs to 39.6 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹5.3 Lakhs to 76.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Principle Software Engineer in India?
- Noida - ₹24.9 Lakhs to 70.0 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹12.5 Lakhs to 45.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹9.2 Lakhs to 73.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹10.0 Lakhs to 76.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹13.8 Lakhs to 58.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Principle Software Engineer?
These are the top skills of a Principle Software Engineer based on 3 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Javascript
- Java
- C++
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