Senior Principal Engineer
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₹13 Lakhs - ₹1.6 Crore
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Filter salaries bySenior Principal Engineer Salary in Retail in India (Updated 2025)
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latest salaries
• updated:
6 Feb 2025
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Experience wise Senior Principal Engineer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
11
years
(8
salaries)
|  ₹14 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr |
12
years
(5
salaries)
| ₹16.3 L/yr - ₹54 L/yr |
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13
years
(6
salaries)
| ₹11.5 L/yr - ₹50.1 L/yr |
14
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹11.5 L/yr - ₹80 L/yr |
15+
years
(13
salaries)
| ₹14.3 L/yr - ₹1.6 Cr/yr |
Senior Principal Engineer Salary in
India ranges between ₹13
Lakhs to ₹1.6
Crore for
11 years of experience to 19 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
34 latest salaries received
from Senior Principal Engineer.
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Senior Principal Engineer salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Research & Development
Senior Principal Engineer Salary
11 - 18
years
exp.
(8
salaries)
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹17.6 L/yr |
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| |
Engineering - Software & QA
Senior Principal Engineer Salary
11 - 19
years
exp.
(5
salaries)
| ₹16.5 L/yr - ₹1.6 Cr/yr |
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OPPO
Senior Principal Engineer
14 years exp.
2d ago
Hughes Systique Corporation
Senior Principal Engineer
9 years exp.
4d ago
Wissen Technology
Senior Principal Engineer
10 years exp.
4d ago
Marsh McLennan
Senior Principal Engineer
10 years exp.
5d ago
UNO Minda
Senior Principal Engineer
14 years exp.
5d ago
T-Systems ICT India
Senior Principal Engineer
12 years exp.
6d ago
Wissen Technology
Senior Principal Engineer
14 years exp.
6d ago
Tricon Infotech
Senior Principal Engineer
11 years exp.
1w ago
Dell EMC
Senior Principal Engineer
13 years exp.
1w ago
Wissen Technology
Senior Principal Engineer
11 years exp.
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11 -
21
yrs
exp.
(15 salaries)
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₹11.5 L/yr - ₹19.9 L/yr | |
11 -
17
yrs
exp.
(7 salaries)
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₹31.8 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr | |
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13 yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹47.3 L/yr - ₹50.1 L/yr | |
15 -
16
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹1.5 Cr/yr - ₹1.7 Cr/yr | |
20 -
23
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹85 L/yr - ₹97 L/yr | |
11 -
12
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
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₹35 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr | |
2 -
21
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹65.6 L/yr - ₹72.5 L/yr | |
14 yrs
exp.
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₹76 L/yr - ₹84 L/yr | |
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11 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹51.5 L/yr - ₹56.9 L/yr | |
11 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹36.1 L/yr - ₹46.2 L/yr | |
Senior Principal Engineer Jobs in India
Senior Principal Engineer
· 13-18 years
Dell International Services India Private Limited
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Senior Principal Engineer
· 16-18 years
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Senior Principal Engineer
· 7-8 years
Salesforce
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
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Senior Principal Engineer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Senior Principal Engineer
9 -
19
years
exp.
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹68 L/yr |
Mumbai
Senior Principal Engineer
9 -
19
years
exp.
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
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Chennai
Senior Principal Engineer
9 -
19
years
exp.
| ₹9.1 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
Pune
Senior Principal Engineer
9 -
19
years
exp.
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹77 L/yr |
Noida
Senior Principal Engineer
9 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹16 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr |
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Senior Principal Engineer Salary In Other Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting
Senior Principal Engineer
9 -
19
years
exp.
| ₹15 L/yr - ₹57.5 L/yr |
Software Product
Senior Principal Engineer
9 -
19
years
exp.
| ₹20.2 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr |
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Engineering & Construction
Senior Principal Engineer
9 -
19
years
exp.
| ₹16 L/yr - ₹34.2 L/yr |
Financial Services
Senior Principal Engineer
9 -
19
years
exp.
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr |
Internet
Senior Principal Engineer
9 -
19
years
exp.
| ₹20.4 L/yr - ₹75 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Principal Engineer Salaries
What is the salary of a Senior Principal Engineer in India?
Salary for a Senior Principal Engineer in India ranges between ₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹160.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 34 latest salaries received from various Senior Principal Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Senior Principal Engineers?
- CarMax Senior Principal Engineer Salary - ₹160.0 Lakhs per year
- Arcesium Senior Principal Engineer Salary - ₹115.3 Lakhs per year
- Paytm Senior Principal Engineer Salary - ₹95.0 Lakhs per year
- Caavo Senior Principal Engineer Salary - ₹94.3 Lakhs per year
- Mahindra & Mahindra Senior Principal Engineer Salary - ₹92.8 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Senior Principal Engineer in India?
Average starting Salary for Senior Principal Engineer in India is around ₹13.0 Lakhs per year (₹1.1L per month). 11 years of minimum experience is required to be a Senior Principal Engineer.
What is the highest salary for a Senior Principal Engineer in India?
Highest salary that a Senior Principal Engineer can earn is ₹168.0 Lakhs per year (₹14.0L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Senior Principal Engineer in India?
- Consumer Electronics & Appliances - ₹21.0 Lakhs to 125.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 200.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 150.0 Lakhs per year
- Engineering & Construction - ₹9.5 Lakhs to 96.0 Lakhs per year
- Oil & Gas - ₹12.5 Lakhs to 51.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Senior Principal Engineer in India?
- Pune - ₹47.3 Lakhs to 160.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹85.0 Lakhs to 97.0 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹60.0 Lakhs to 60.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹16.3 Lakhs to 50.1 Lakhs per year
- Coimbatore - ₹11.5 Lakhs to 19.9 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Senior Principal Engineer?
These are the top skills of a Senior Principal Engineer based on 27 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Javascript
- Java
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