Baker Hughes Principal Engineer Salaries by 4 Employees (Updated 2025)

14 - 27 years exp.

₹25 Lakhs - ₹53 Lakhs

Low Confidence

Salary of majority employees

48% more than the average Principal Engineer Salary in Oil & Gas Companies for 14 - 27 years of experience

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Research & Development Principal Engineer Salary 16 - 27 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹50 L/yr - ₹53 L/yr
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Energy & Mining Principal Engineer Salary 20 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹47.5 L/yr - ₹52.5 L/yr

Last Updated: 31 Oct 2023

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Principal Engineer salary at Baker Hughes ranges between ₹25 Lakhs to ₹53 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 14 years to 27 years. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Baker Hughes.

Experience wise Baker Hughes Principal Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 31 Oct 2023

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹25 L/yr - ₹65.3 L/yr
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15+ years (3 salaries)	₹18.7 L/yr - ₹53 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Baker Hughes

Software Engineer (working remotely)

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 17 Aug 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good WLB and some team members are very helpful. US managers are chill. Permanent WFH available based on team.

Company culture - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Low salary. Bad management in last 2 years. Frequent leadership change affecting team morale. Slow growth

Skill development - Poor

Software Engineer in Pune

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 04 Mar 2019

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Very friendly work environment. Good work life balance. Work from home facility. Job security at least in India..

Job security - Excellent

+3 more

Dislikes

Compensation is descent but growth is slow. Perception based appraisal rather than real performance.. if you performed well in the beginning it will be carried forever and vice versa.. very less training sessions.

Lead Engineer in Chennai

engineering Department

4.0

• posted on 16 Jan 2019

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Team members and mangers were very cooperative.Exposure to learn was provided.Compensation was decent but hike was not satisfactory.

Salary - Good

+4 more

Dislikes

No onsite opportunity was provided.Job security was a toss during crucial periods.No consideration was given during headcount reduction process.

Software Engineering Specialist in Pune

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 16 May 2023

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Lot's of learning opportunities Good team mates

Skill development - Good

+3 more

Dislikes

Very old head managers like Shila & amith Do worst politics Bonus will be given only to their favourite people or konkanis Too much sadism and mental torture

Promotions - Poor

+1 more

Senior Project Manager in Pune

Project & Program Management Department

4.0

• posted on 09 Apr 2022

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

...thy work pressure. Supporting management. Average HR Policies. Global exposure. Average salary.

Work satisfaction - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

HR Policies need a revisit. Benefits are in place but need more focus on Medical benefits. Local leadership will help company to grow more.

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What is the salary of Principal Engineer at Baker Hughes?

Principal Engineer salary at Baker Hughes in India ranges between ₹25.0 Lakhs to ₹53.0 Lakhs for experience between 14 years to 27 years. According to our estimates it is 48% more than the average Principal Engineer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Baker Hughes India.

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

The average salary of a Principal Engineer at Baker Hughes is 48% more than the average salary of a Principal Engineer in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

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

Shell Principal Engineer Salary - ₹38.7 Lakhs to ₹55.0 Lakhs per year
Reliance Industries Principal Engineer Salary - ₹27.0 Lakhs to ₹60.0 Lakhs per year
Halliburton Principal Engineer Salary - ₹23.0 Lakhs to ₹39.0 Lakhs per year
Oceaneering International Principal Engineer Salary - ₹22.0 Lakhs to ₹35.9 Lakhs per year
Petrofac Principal Engineer Salary - ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹36.0 Lakhs per year

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Principal Engineer at Baker Hughes ranges between ₹2,70,450 per month to ₹2,81,541 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Baker Hughes Principal Engineer salary in India which ranges between ₹25.0 Lakhs to ₹53.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 14 years to 27 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Principal Engineer at Baker Hughes?

According to AmbitionBox, 100% of the Baker Hughes Principal Engineers reported a notice period of 2 Months.This is based on 3 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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