HCLTech Principal Software Engineer Salaries by 8 Employees (Updated 2025)

9 - 20 years exp.

₹23 Lakhs - ₹50 Lakhs

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Last Updated: 26 Jan 2025

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Principal Software Engineer salary at HCLTech ranges between ₹23 Lakhs to ₹50 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 9 years to 20 years. Salary estimates are based on 8 latest salaries received from various employees of HCLTech.

Experience wise HCLTech Principal Software Engineer salaries

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9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	Unlock ₹23 L/yr - ₹47.6 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	Unlock ₹23 L/yr - ₹49.7 L/yr
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11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	Unlock ₹25.9 L/yr - ₹33.1 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	Unlock ₹26.9 L/yr - ₹34.4 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	Unlock ₹28 L/yr - ₹35.7 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	Unlock ₹29 L/yr - ₹37.1 L/yr
15+ years (6 salaries)	Unlock ₹33.4 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for HCLTech

Technical Lead in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 22 Jan 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

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Job security at HCL is generally stable. Work-life balance, however, largely depends on the project, client, and manager.

Job security - Good

Dislikes

HCL offers stable job security; however, career growth opportunities, including promotions, rewards, and salary increments, are limited. Working harder or more dedicatedly often results in being assigned additional responsibilities rather than receiving recognition through salary increases or promotions.

Salary - Bad

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Senior Software Engineer in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 20 Jan 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

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Work life balance you will get but on the other hand salary, employee benefits, appraisals are not even ok ok. Whatever you are getting at the time of hiring just keep it that amount . Don't expect

Job security - Excellent

+1 more

Dislikes

Appraisals , salary, employee benefits and perks. Learning is not enough to survive in industry

Salary - Poor

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Technical Lead in Noida

Full Time

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

2.0

• posted on 27 Dec 2024

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

For learning and experience this is good company.

Skill development - Good

Dislikes

Negligible appraisal. No promotions . There is no standard of giving salary. Junior employee in same team with lower band could have higher salary than senior with upper band. They do not give any goodies on Diwali/new year. They do not give any money on referrals. Just the extra miles points.

Salary - Bad

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Technical Lead in Chennai

Full Time

Research & Development Department

1.0

• posted on 24 Dec 2024

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

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In HCL salary breakup is a biggest scam. Because if you are joining company with 15 LPA, your take home will be around 95K. Remaining 30k is not assured to return to you. So please dont join HCL if your family is fully depends only on your salary.

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Salary breakup is the biggest scam.

Salary - Bad

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Senior Consultant in New Delhi

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

1.0

• posted on 24 Dec 2024

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

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...negative....HCLT or Wipro these companies are kind of Desi companies...if u r 3.1 + above band then 15-20 % salary they will make as bonus and wipe out

Skill development - Good

Dislikes

No salary increase from past 2 years, its luck for you if your manager hear your query, also 1-2 years of experience HR will be top of your head doesn't matter how much experienced you are

Salary - Bad

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HCLTech Principal Software Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Principal Software Engineer at HCLTech?

Principal Software Engineer salary at HCLTech in India ranges between ₹23.0 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs for experience between 9 years to 20 years. According to our estimates it is 4% more than the average Principal Software Engineer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 8 latest salaries received from various employees of HCLTech India.

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

The average salary of a Principal Software Engineer at HCLTech is 4% more 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 HCLTech to a Principal Software Engineer in India?

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

LTIMindtree Principal Software Engineer Salary - ₹22.0 Lakhs to ₹42.0 Lakhs per year
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Infosys Principal Software Engineer Salary - ₹18.9 Lakhs to ₹45.0 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra Principal Software Engineer Salary - ₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Principal Software Engineer at HCLTech ranges between ₹2,00,009 per month to ₹2,07,916 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average HCLTech Principal Software Engineer salary in India which ranges between ₹23.0 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 9 years to 20 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Principal Software Engineer at HCLTech?

According to AmbitionBox, 67% of the HCLTech Principal Software Engineers reported a notice period of 2 Months, 33% reported a notice period of 15 days or less.This is based on 3 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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HCLTech Principal Software Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹23 Lakhs to ₹50 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 8 HCLTech latest salaries received from various employees of HCLTech.