BMC Software Principal Engineer Salaries by 9 Employees (Updated 2025)

15 - 20 years exp.

₹34 Lakhs - ₹50 Lakhs

Low Confidence

Salary of majority employees

34% more than the average Principal Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 15 - 20 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Principal Engineer Salary 17 - 20 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹34 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr
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Data Science & Analytics Principal Engineer Salary 15 - 17 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹42.3 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr

Last Updated: 28 Mar 2025

Companies similar to BMC Software for Principal Engineer

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
Unisys Principal Engineer Salary 13 - 23 years exp. (19 salaries)	₹39.8 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr 3% more
Altimetrik Principal Engineer Salary 12 - 16 years exp. (17 salaries)	₹21 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr 15% less
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HERE Technologies Principal Engineer Salary 9 - 22 years exp. (12 salaries)	₹32.8 L/yr - ₹64.6 L/yr 21% more
Diebold Nixdorf Principal Engineer Salary 13 - 16 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹27 L/yr - ₹46 L/yr 16% less
Ingram Micro Principal Engineer Salary 7 - 12 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹10.2 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr 62% less
NetApp Principal Engineer Salary 15 - 26 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹70 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr 107% more
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Encora Principal Engineer Salary 8 - 13 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹20 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr 40% less
Xebia Principal Engineer Salary 10 - 12 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹32 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr 6% less
Luxoft Principal Engineer Salary 9 - 12 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹26 L/yr - ₹43 L/yr 22% less	2 job openings
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Xoriant Principal Engineer Salary 8 - 10 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹32 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr 23% less
TEKsystems Principal Engineer Salary 9 - 10 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹10 L/yr - ₹15.6 L/yr 65% less

Principal Engineer salary at BMC Software ranges between ₹34 Lakhs to ₹50 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 15 years to 20 years. Salary estimates are based on 9 latest salaries received from various employees of BMC Software.

Experience wise BMC Software Principal Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 28 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
15+ years (9 salaries)	₹34 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr
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Salary related reviews for BMC Software

Associate Consultant in Pune

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

4.0

• posted on 22 Mar 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

BMC is a really good company to work with some great facilities and good infrastructure in office premises. Plus they offer various add on facilities apart from your CTC.

Salary - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Due to recent news of a split between BMc and Helix, they are focusing on cost cutting and future is quite unpredictable here as Helix may be acquired by some other organisation which can be good/bad.

Job security - Poor

+1 more

System Administrator in Pune

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

4.0

• posted on 06 May 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Policies, Culture.

Salary - Good

+3 more

Dislikes

... is good company but if you are in BMC SAAS department then you are in nuisance. Management think that just moving people here and there and firing them from JOB is their work and getting salary for it. New joiners are getting frustrated here within 3-4 months.

Senior Business System Analyst in Pune

Full Time

Marketing & Communication Department

4.0

• posted on 18 Aug 2023

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Work Culture, team work, They have the best managers you will ever get. emphasis on career development and new skills.

Skill development - Excellent

+3 more

Dislikes

BMC needs to match the salary of current employees as to what we are getting in the Market. that is the only drawback I see

Salary - Poor

Product Developer in Pune

Full Time

Other Department

2.0

• posted on 30 Nov 2023

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Work life balance

Work-life balance - Excellent

Dislikes

...srael, try to deny or stay away from that project. Lot of history of biasedness. Indian employess don't get good hikes, and sometime no hike at all. Very conviniently he/she will deny your hike and distribute to other Israel employees. Won't recomment project from Israel at all.

Salary - Poor

+4 more

Quality Assurance Engineer in Pune

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 11 Feb 2023

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good salary and other benefits. No pressure from management. Work life balance is great. Just get the work done that is all.

Salary - Good

+3 more

Dislikes

Very less new learnings. Usually follows old methods. Less chances of career growth.

Skill development - Bad

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BMC Software Principal Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Principal Engineer at BMC Software ?

The average salary of a Principal Engineer at BMC Software in India typically ranges from ₹34.0 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 15 years to 20 years).

The top 10% of Principal Engineer at BMC Software earn more than ₹50.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹50.0 Lakhs per year. Principal Engineer Salaries at BMC Software 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 9 BMC Software employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Principal Engineer at BMC Software in India typically ranges from ₹2,52,005 to ₹2,62,262 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹34.0 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 15 years to 20 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 9 salaries received from various employees of BMC Software. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

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

NetApp	₹70.0 Lakhs to ₹102.0 Lakhs per year
HERE Technologies	₹32.8 Lakhs to ₹64.6 Lakhs per year
Unisys	₹39.8 Lakhs to ₹51.0 Lakhs per year

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

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

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

Xebia	₹32.0 Lakhs to ₹45.0 Lakhs per year
Altimetrik	₹21.0 Lakhs to ₹42.0 Lakhs per year
Diebold Nixdorf	₹27.0 Lakhs to ₹46.0 Lakhs per year
Luxoft	₹26.0 Lakhs to ₹43.0 Lakhs per year
Xoriant	₹32.0 Lakhs to ₹34.0 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 BMC Software in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
15 years	₹34.0 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year

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BMC Software Principal Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹34 Lakhs to ₹50 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 9 BMC Software latest salaries received from various employees of BMC Software.