Adobe Principal Engineer Salaries by 6 Employees (Updated 2025)

10 - 18 years exp.

₹40 Lakhs - ₹60 Lakhs

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56% more than the average Principal Engineer Salary in Software Product Companies for 10 - 18 years of experience

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Last Updated: 11 Mar 2025

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Principal Engineer salary at Adobe ranges between ₹40 Lakhs to ₹60 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 10 years to 18 years. Salary estimates are based on 6 latest salaries received from various employees of Adobe.

Experience wise Adobe Principal Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 11 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹40 L/yr - ₹82.8 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹18.7 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr
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12 years (3 salaries)	₹43.5 L/yr - ₹49.6 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹43.7 L/yr - ₹55.9 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹44.5 L/yr - ₹56.8 L/yr
15+ years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹20.6 L/yr - ₹54 L/yr

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1.0

• posted on 20 Dec 2023

1.0

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Nothing, Adobe is full of Politics

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..."Good morning", "Good afternoon", "Good evening", and if possible, "Good night". Remarkably these actions, more than actual job performance, are touted as the key to promotion and a substantial salary increase. It's noteworthy that mastering office politics, engaging in backbiting, and merely being present take precedence over task accomplishment.

Salary - Bad

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 20 Apr 2022

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Adobe is a completely motivated placed, inspires you to think innovative/creative/design. People do appreciate you and inspire you for the creative work. You get ample number of options to improve professional knowledge.

Skill development - Excellent

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...eadership team, should first go through stringent assessment before onboarded. Compensation/onboarding process wise, Adobe stands average/poor. Talent acquisition team are in their own universe while speaking with candidates; less experienced about the requirement background and many times convey wrong impression about position. Performance revisions are alway below expectation; no valid reason shared for lower revisions etc. Health insurance package is below standard. I had better experience/facilities in my previous organisation about health/insurance; where they took care of everything. While at Adobe the HR team will connect you to the insurance representative and assume their job is done!

Salary - Poor

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Software Engineer in Noida

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 03 Nov 2019

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

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Adobe is a complete package, festival celebrations, almost every sport, gym, awesome free food, team trips, one of the best companies to work for.

Salary - Excellent

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Dislikes

Many Adobe products are in maintenance phase, so learning is not that much, and specifically for software engineer profile.

Senior Software Engineer in Noida

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 26 Sep 2018

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Compensation - fairly high "EMPLOYEE CARE" - they treat you like assets Work-life balance is fair appraisal - average work environment - awesome innovations - employees are always encouraged to innovate

Salary - Excellent

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Consulting Department

4.0

• posted on 07 Jan 2025

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Skills development and learning is good. There are lot of perks like well being allowance and professional development allowance.

Salary - Excellent

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What is the salary of Principal Engineer at Adobe ?

The average salary of a Principal Engineer at Adobe in India typically ranges from ₹40.0 Lakhs to ₹60.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 10 years to 18 years).

The top 10% of Principal Engineer at Adobe earn more than ₹59.4 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹60.0 Lakhs per year. Principal Engineer Salaries at Adobe can be higher or lower depending on factors such as the specific team, level of experience, and additional benefits like bonuses and stock options.

These estimates are based on salary data submitted by 6 Adobe employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Principal Engineer at Adobe in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Principal Engineer at Adobe in India typically ranges from ₹2,88,921 to ₹3,00,556 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹40.0 Lakhs to ₹60.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 10 years to 18 years.The take-home salary is calculated after accounting for standard deductions such as taxes, provident fund (PF), and insurance. Salary estimates are based on 6 salaries received from various employees of Adobe. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

Which companies offer higher salaries than Adobe for Principal Engineer in India?

Salesforce	₹42.0 Lakhs to ₹128.6 Lakhs per year
Citrix	₹60.0 Lakhs to ₹95.0 Lakhs per year
VMware Software	₹43.5 Lakhs to ₹100.0 Lakhs per year
Atlassian	₹60.6 Lakhs to ₹116.0 Lakhs per year
Microsoft Corporation	₹26.0 Lakhs to ₹90.0 Lakhs per year

These companies are known for offering competitive compensation packages that can exceed the salary offered by Adobe, depending on the role and experience level.

What is the salary of a Principal Engineer in companies similar to Adobe in India?

The salary of a Principal Engineer at companies similar to Adobe in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Amadeus	₹30.0 Lakhs to ₹70.0 Lakhs per year
Autodesk	₹25.0 Lakhs to ₹65.0 Lakhs per year
OpenText Technologies	₹18.8 Lakhs to ₹75.8 Lakhs per year
Oracle Cerner	₹33.7 Lakhs to ₹55.0 Lakhs per year
Automatic Data Processing (ADP)	₹34.0 Lakhs to ₹45.0 Lakhs per year

These companies, which operate in similar sectors, offer competitive salaries, although the range can vary based on the company and individual experience levels.

How the salary growth look like for a Principal Engineer at Adobe in India?

The salary growth for a Principal Engineer at Adobe depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Principal Engineer can expect the following growth trajectory at Adobe:

Experience	Average Salary Range
10 years	₹40.0 Lakhs to ₹82.8 Lakhs per year
11 years	₹18.7 Lakhs to ₹60.0 Lakhs per year
12 years	₹43.5 Lakhs to ₹49.6 Lakhs per year
13 years	₹43.7 Lakhs to ₹55.9 Lakhs per year

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