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Amazon Principal Engineer salaries in India (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
9 - 15 years exp.
₹38.4 Lakhs - ₹1.2 Crore
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155% more than the average Principal Engineer Salary in Internet Companies for 9 - 15 years of experience

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Last Updated: 15 Mar 2025

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Principal Engineer salary at Amazon ranges between ₹38.4 Lakhs to ₹1.2 Crore per year for employees with experience between 9 years to 15 years. Salary estimates are based on 26 latest salaries received from various employees of Amazon.

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Experience wise Amazon Principal Engineer salaries

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9 years  (5 salaries)

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₹40 L/yr - ₹1.5 Cr/yr
10 years  (3 salaries)

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₹32.3 L/yr - ₹1.5 Cr/yr
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₹47 L/yr - ₹1.2 Cr/yr
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Amazon Principal Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Principal Engineer at Amazon?
Principal Engineer salary at Amazon in India ranges between ₹38.4 Lakhs to ₹116.0 Lakhs for experience between 9 years to 15 years. According to our estimates it is 155% more than the average Principal Engineer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 26 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 155% 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 ₹4,43,208 per month to ₹4,56,135 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Amazon Principal Engineer salary in India which ranges between ₹38.4 Lakhs to ₹116.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 9 years to 15 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

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