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CGI Group Principal Software Engineer salaries in India (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
10 - 18 years exp.
₹23 Lakhs - ₹45 Lakhs
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7% less than the average Principal Software Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 10 - 18 years of experience

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Last Updated: 3 Jan 2025

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Principal Software Engineer salary at CGI Group ranges between ₹23 Lakhs to ₹45 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 10 years to 18 years. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of CGI Group.

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₹20.7 L/yr - ₹26.5 L/yr
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₹30.6 L/yr - ₹39.1 L/yr
15+ years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹22.5 L/yr - ₹28.8 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for CGI Group

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IT & Information Security Department

5.0
  •  posted on 18 Jan 2025

4.0
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Likes

Depends upon project and business unit. For me , here in DataCycle360 and Wealth360, work is excellent means, you will get more and more work if you are able to do quickly so, learning opportunity is excellent, technologies is also decent as per industry, but if i think independently and don't compare with other company then carriers growth (salary) in terms of appraisal is not good.

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  • Salary - Good
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Dislikes

Appraisal, salary growth within CGI, Hybrid mode of working, WFO, In terms of quality and quantities work delivered - More work is there based on current 9LPA CTC of promoted SSE atleast for me, by comparing with external hired SSE which takes 19LPA. So, Switching to other company is good rather than getting Promoted within CGI.

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  • Skill development - Poor
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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  posted on 17 Jan 2025

2.0
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Likes

Definately a great place to work if you are less ambitious about financial growth. Almost zero micro management. Perfect place for experienced people to get settled or for longer run.

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  • Job security - Good
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Dislikes

Not at all recommended for freshers. Very less salary hike and confusing apraisal cycle. Unnecessary hierarchy and complex organisation structure. Full off useless managers only drawing huge amount of salary just by talking in calls 2-3 hours everyday. IJP & internal trainings are all showoff. No use at all.

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  • Salary - Poor

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IT & Information Security Department

3.0
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Shift allowance is something we appreciate. Working as a team culture is good. Members are cooperative, supportive and friendly.

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  • Job security - Excellent

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Compensation Culture where no additional benefits for working weekends or no additional payments for more than 5 days a week work or additional hours.

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0
  •  posted on 09 Dec 2024

2.0
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Likes

I loved the work culture of CGI and we are able take skill development programmes without limitations.

  • Skill development - Good
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Dislikes

I'm not happy with salary and benefits. For experience people they will pay but not who joined as freshers.

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0
  •  posted on 12 Jan 2025

5.0
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I have worked in CGI for a short period, but my experience was positive. The company offers a good work-life balance, along with competitive salary and benefits.

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  • Salary - Excellent
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Senior team members lack strong knowledge and communication skills.

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CGI Group Principal Software Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Principal Software Engineer at CGI Group?
Principal Software Engineer salary at CGI Group in India ranges between ₹23.0 Lakhs to ₹45.0 Lakhs for experience between 10 years to 18 years. According to our estimates it is 7% less than the average Principal Software Engineer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of CGI Group India.
How does the salary of a Principal Software Engineer at CGI Group India compare with the average salary range for this job?
The average salary of a Principal Software Engineer at CGI Group is 7% less than the average salary of a Principal Software Engineer in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.
Which similar companies are paying more than CGI Group to a Principal Software Engineer in India?
  • Hewlett Packard Enterprise Principal Software Engineer Salary - ₹30.0 Lakhs to ₹52.0 Lakhs per year
  • Nagarro Principal Software Engineer Salary - ₹26.0 Lakhs to ₹42.5 Lakhs per year
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  • GlobalLogic Principal Software Engineer Salary - ₹23.5 Lakhs to ₹42.0 Lakhs per year
What is the salary of a Principal Software Engineer in companies similar to CGI Group in India?
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  • IBM Principal Software Engineer Salary - ₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹48.0 Lakhs per year
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What is the estimated take home salary of a Principal Software Engineer at CGI Group in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Principal Software Engineer at CGI Group ranges between ₹1,79,737 per month to ₹1,86,727 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average CGI Group Principal Software Engineer salary in India which ranges between ₹23.0 Lakhs to ₹45.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 10 years to 18 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

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CGI Group Principal Software Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹23 Lakhs to ₹45 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 4 CGI Group latest salaries received from various employees of CGI Group.