Amazon Principal Engineer Salaries by 20+ Employees (Updated 2025)

9 - 17 years exp.

₹31.4 Lakhs - ₹1.2 Crore

Salary of majority employees

143% more than the average Principal Engineer Salary in Internet Companies for 9 - 17 years of experience

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Last Updated: 28 Feb 2025

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Principal Engineer salary at Amazon ranges between ₹31.4 Lakhs to ₹1.2 Crore per year for employees with experience between 9 years to 17 years. Salary estimates are based on 25 latest salaries received from various employees of Amazon.

Experience wise Amazon Principal Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 28 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
9 years (5 salaries)	₹40 L/yr - ₹1.5 Cr/yr
10 years (3 salaries)	₹60 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr
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11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹80 L/yr - ₹1.5 Cr/yr
12 years (3 salaries)	₹31.8 L/yr - ₹1.4 Cr/yr
13 years (6 salaries)	₹47 L/yr - ₹1.2 Cr/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹29.7 L/yr - ₹75.2 L/yr
15+ years (4 salaries)	₹30 L/yr - ₹90 L/yr

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Job security - Bad

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4.0

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What is the salary of Principal Engineer at Amazon?

Principal Engineer salary at Amazon in India ranges between ₹31.4 Lakhs to ₹117.5 Lakhs for experience between 9 years to 17 years. According to our estimates it is 143% more than the average Principal Engineer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 25 latest salaries received from various employees of Amazon India.

How does the salary of a Principal Engineer at Amazon India compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a Principal Engineer at Amazon is 143% more than the average salary of a Principal Engineer in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

What are the top skills required to work as a Principal Engineer at Amazon?

Data Structures and Algorithms, Fire Safety, Technical Leadership, Technical Architecture and Technology Solutions are some of the popular skills required to work as a Principal Engineer at Amazon India.

Which similar companies are paying more than Amazon to a Principal Engineer in India?

Facebook Principal Engineer Salary - ₹23.0 Lakhs to ₹500.0 Lakhs per year
Expedia Group Principal Engineer Salary - ₹85.0 Lakhs to ₹102.5 Lakhs per year

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

Paytm Principal Engineer Salary - ₹40.0 Lakhs to ₹94.0 Lakhs per year
Uber Principal Engineer Salary - ₹40.0 Lakhs to ₹100.0 Lakhs per year
BigBasket Principal Engineer Salary - ₹31.0 Lakhs to ₹82.0 Lakhs per year
Flipkart Principal Engineer Salary - ₹32.0 Lakhs to ₹63.0 Lakhs per year
Myntra Principal Engineer Salary - ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹75.0 Lakhs per year

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Principal Engineer at Amazon ranges between ₹4,21,382 per month to ₹4,34,173 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Amazon Principal Engineer salary in India which ranges between ₹31.4 Lakhs to ₹117.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 9 years to 17 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

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