Gartner Principal Salaries by 40+ Employees (Updated 2025)

6 - 10 years exp.

₹13.3 Lakhs - ₹30 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

17% more than the average Principal Salary in Management Consulting Companies for 6 - 10 years of experience

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Data Science & Analytics Principal Salary 6 - 9 years exp. (17 salaries)	₹15 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr
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Consulting Principal Salary 7 - 10 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹20 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr

Last Updated: 22 Mar 2025

Companies similar to Gartner for Principal

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
BCG Principal Salary 5 - 15 years exp. (52 salaries)	₹60 L/yr - ₹1.3 Cr/yr 364% more
Zinnov Management Consulting Principal Salary 9 - 13 years exp. (11 salaries)	₹40 L/yr - ₹67 L/yr 125% more
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ZS Principal Salary 4 - 20 years exp. (11 salaries)	₹65.5 L/yr - ₹1.5 Cr/yr 367% more
Mercer Principal Salary 15 - 20 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹35 L/yr - ₹85 L/yr 142% more	1 job opening
PwC Principal Salary 9 - 16 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹20 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr 22% more
Bain & Company Principal Salary 5 - 15 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹50 L/yr - ₹82 L/yr 184% more
McKinsey & Company Principal Salary 6 - 15 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹51 L/yr - ₹1.2 Cr/yr 314% more
Nspira Management Services Principal Salary 6 - 29 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr 39% less	1 job opening
Deloitte Principal Salary 8 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹13.2 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr 91% more
Ernst & Young Principal Salary 0 - 20 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹4.8 L/yr - ₹95 L/yr 88% more

Principal salary at Gartner ranges between ₹13.3 Lakhs to ₹30 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 6 years to 10 years. Salary estimates are based on 48 latest salaries received from various employees of Gartner.

Experience wise Gartner Principal salaries

Last Updated: 22 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
6 years (8 salaries)	₹13.3 L/yr - ₹27.5 L/yr
7 years (21 salaries)	₹16 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr
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8 years (13 salaries)	₹17 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr
9 years (4 salaries)	₹21 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9.4 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr

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Top skills at Gartner for Principal

Research Recruitment Sociology Management Consulting Root Cause Analysis Analytics Qualitative Research Project Management Literature Investment Banking Recruitment Secondary Research Data Analytics Secondary Research Business Intelligence

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Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

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• posted on 19 Nov 2024

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...everyone is very approachable. Flexibility of working from home unless required. Timely salary credit, (before time, when credit date is a bank holiday). Subsidized cab services (negligible cost), and free lunch at office. Last and definitely not the least, is the work life balance, no over-work after work hours, no hassle in taking leaves, be it casual, sick or paid. The organization works like a well-oiled machine with everyone aware of their roles and tasks and projects are optimised, thus there is no need to overwork the employees.

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Senior Business Analyst in New Delhi

Full Time

Data Science & Analytics Department

2.0

• posted on 30 Sep 2024

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Job security and work life balance(due to work from home). It's good if you want to do mundane work 5 days a week and don't want to bother yourself for rest 2 days

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Pay is below standard. Lots of politics in service operations. You can join if you want to pursue a side hustle but not recommended for growth and good compensation.

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Business Development Manager in Gurgaon / Gurugram

Full Time

Sales & Business Development Department

4.0

• posted on 04 Sep 2023

5.0

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Gartner is the one of the best pay masters with uncapped incentives. If you are an overachiever the quantum of money you can get is huge. The office space is very good, you get free meals with other perks. Workwise you get to interact with top notch professionals within and outside Gartner.

Salary - Excellent

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Too much office politics. Hazy sales policies, cut throat competition. In the MSE segment, the sales managers will do things to pull you down, and they love gossiping about your personal and professional aspects.

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Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 13 Sep 2023

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Work Life Balance, decent hikes and no cutting in YE Bonus, Great tech environment for innovation as you are free to explore best things for your solution given the business value. Health benefits are good. Job Security and Safety

Skill development - Excellent

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Compensation with respect to Market for same roles or other orgs seen as reference while hiring you.

Senior UX Designer in Gurgaon / Gurugram

Full Time

UX, Design & Architecture Department

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• posted on 23 Nov 2023

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Good salary Remote first

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Job security - Bad

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What is the salary of Principal at Gartner ?

The average salary of a Principal at Gartner in India typically ranges from ₹13.3 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 6 years to 10 years).

The top 10% of Principal at Gartner earn more than ₹27.9 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹30.0 Lakhs per year. Principal Salaries at Gartner 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 40+ Gartner employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Principal at Gartner in India typically ranges from ₹1,45,703 to ₹1,51,154 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹13.3 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 6 years to 10 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 40+ salaries received from various employees of Gartner. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

What are the key skills required to be a Principal at Gartner ?

To be a Principal at Gartner in india, the key skills required include:

- Research
- Recruitment
- Sociology
- Management Consulting
- Root Cause Analysis

These skills are highly valued at Gartner and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.

Which companies offer higher salaries than Gartner for Principal in India?

ZS	₹65.5 Lakhs to ₹150.0 Lakhs per year
BCG	₹60.0 Lakhs to ₹130.0 Lakhs per year
McKinsey & Company	₹51.0 Lakhs to ₹120.0 Lakhs per year
Bain & Company	₹50.0 Lakhs to ₹82.0 Lakhs per year
Mercer	₹35.0 Lakhs to ₹85.0 Lakhs per year

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

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

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

Zinnov Management Consulting	₹40.0 Lakhs to ₹67.0 Lakhs per year
Deloitte	₹13.2 Lakhs to ₹100.0 Lakhs per year
Ernst & Young	₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹95.0 Lakhs per year
PwC	₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹32.0 Lakhs per year
Nspira Management Services	₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹24.0 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 at Gartner in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
6 years	₹13.3 Lakhs to ₹27.5 Lakhs per year
7 years	₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
8 years	₹17.0 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
9 years	₹21.0 Lakhs to ₹28.0 Lakhs per year

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Gartner Principal salary in India ranges between ₹13.3 Lakhs to ₹30 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 48 Gartner latest salaries received from various employees of Gartner.