IBM Principal Consultant Salaries by 10+ Employees (Updated 2025)

6 - 20 years exp.

₹15.3 Lakhs - ₹50 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

Fixed (94%)

₹34.4 Lakhs

Variable (6%)

₹2.4 Lakhs

31% more than the average Principal Consultant Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 6 - 20 years of experience

Interested in this particular role?

Salaries in different departments

Engineering - Software & QA Principal Consultant Salary 7 - 15 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹14 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr
Login to view exact salary
Consulting Principal Consultant Salary 8 - 17 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹16.3 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr

Last Updated: 31 Jan 2025

Companies similar to IBM for Principal Consultant

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
Infosys Principal Consultant Salary 12 - 25 years exp. (2.5k salaries)	₹15 L/yr - ₹53 L/yr 5% less	1 job opening
Wipro Principal Consultant Salary 9 - 22 years exp. (2.2k salaries)	₹14.5 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr 21% less	11 job openings
Login to view exact salary
Genpact Principal Consultant Salary 6 - 17 years exp. (2.2k salaries)	₹13.1 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr 26% less	2 job openings
Tech Mahindra Principal Consultant Salary 15 - 25 years exp. (205 salaries)	₹14 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr 11% less
Cognizant Principal Consultant Salary 10 - 17 years exp. (146 salaries)	₹11.9 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr 42% less
NTT Data Principal Consultant Salary 7 - 12 years exp. (125 salaries)	₹10 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr 33% less
NTT DATA, Inc. Principal Consultant Salary 5 - 13 years exp. (96 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹21.5 L/yr 57% less
Atos Principal Consultant Salary 15 - 25 years exp. (80 salaries)	₹21 L/yr - ₹47 L/yr At par
TCS Principal Consultant Salary 11 - 29 years exp. (79 salaries)	₹18.9 L/yr - ₹81.8 L/yr 27% more
Accenture Principal Consultant Salary 10 - 17 years exp. (35 salaries)	₹19 L/yr - ₹49.9 L/yr 3% less
HCLTech Principal Consultant Salary 10 - 20 years exp. (33 salaries)	₹19 L/yr - ₹43 L/yr 10% less
Login to view exact salary
Capgemini Principal Consultant Salary 10 - 16 years exp. (29 salaries)	₹15 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr 25% less
DXC Technology Principal Consultant Salary 10 - 16 years exp. (17 salaries)	₹14 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr 29% less
Societe Generale Global Solution Centre Principal Consultant Salary 11 - 19 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹30 L/yr - ₹35.7 L/yr 14% less
Dell EMC Principal Consultant Salary 10 - 15 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹19 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr 39% less
HCL Group Principal Consultant Salary 4 - 19 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹27 L/yr - ₹49 L/yr At par
NTT Principal Consultant Salary 4 - 17 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹19 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr 40% less
Concentrix Catalyst Principal Consultant Salary 11 - 18 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹19.5 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr 29% less
UST Principal Consultant Salary 10 - 23 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹15 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr 34% less

Principal Consultant salary at IBM ranges between ₹15.3 Lakhs to ₹50 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 6 years to 20 years. Salary estimates are based on 19 latest salaries received from various employees of IBM.

Experience wise IBM Principal Consultant salaries

Last Updated: 31 Jan 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹16 L/yr - ₹53 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹27.5 L/yr - ₹54.9 L/yr
Login to view exact salary
8 years (4 salaries)	₹16.3 L/yr - ₹32.4 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹14 L/yr - ₹58.7 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹14.8 L/yr - ₹60.6 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹13.9 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹14.3 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹14.7 L/yr - ₹43 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹34 L/yr - ₹43.5 L/yr
15+ years (7 salaries)	₹32 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr

View all

Similar Designation salaries in IBM

Associate Consultant Salary

(494 salaries)

₹4.5 L/yr - ₹19.42 L/yr

Senior Consultant Salary

(2.9k salaries)

₹9 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr

Lead Consultant Salary

(121 salaries)

₹9.75 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr

Technical Architect Salary

(313 salaries)

₹15 L/yr - ₹47 L/yr

Technical Lead Salary

(1.6k salaries)

₹9 L/yr - ₹38.5 L/yr

Technical Manager Salary

(131 salaries)

₹12 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr

Senior Associate Salary

(665 salaries)

₹7.71 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr

Principal Software Engineer Salary

(11 salaries)

₹16 L/yr - ₹44.54 L/yr

Technical Specialist Salary

(1k salaries)

₹4.04 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr

Project Lead Salary

(171 salaries)

₹9.5 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr

Salary related reviews for IBM

Project Manager in Gurgaon / Gurugram

Full Time

Consulting Department

1.0

• posted on 25 Mar 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Nothing, old employees staying in the company in their comfort zone 14-15 years with big ego.

Dislikes

Ibm policy No salary increase Nothing good No work life balance No good projects all are clean up activity No job roles peoples are out anywhere One of the worst workforce/resource management team i have seen in my exp. Even though you get client appreciation you won't get notified or awarded by ibm Worst project mangers and program mangers

Salary - Bad

+6 more

Solution Architect in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 18 Feb 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

...trictly enforced. No fixed hours to spend in office, that depends between teams. promotions and pay cycles depends on your importance and how good the team is doing in the organisation. managers are helpful and respectful towards employees in general. one have scope and opportunity to grow skills, contribute to open source, blogs, disclosures.

Skill development - Good

+3 more

Dislikes

Internal movement between teams is almost always a fight. Often people are made to work in mixed bag of tasks/technologies, that might make one a jack of all trades and makes specialisation in one/some skillset go away.

Work satisfaction - Poor

Senior Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 11 Feb 2025

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

...king with, generally a nice company with very convenient workspace and culture . No strict timings ,Salary is Good 👍🏻

Salary - Excellent

+3 more

Dislikes

Medical insurance and other benefits are average. No cab facility for us . Most of team members reporting that they have less work life balance and additional working hours.

Skill development - Poor

+1 more

Test Lead in Bhubaneswar

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 16 Jan 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Lot of projects available to engage people. More Onsite opportunity .

Job security - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

Skills are under utilized due to project pressure. Salary is low compared to market standard and appraisal takes lot of time. Insurance policy is poor.

Technical Specialist in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 28 Jun 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

They considered me for H1b and filed my petition in 8 months after my joining

Job security - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

After receiving H1B they never approved my travel and you are forced to stay there for less salary. Don't take joining bonus, get maximum take home salary before joining. In percentage you will receive like 8-10 percent hike but in 3 years you will be less paid and have less knowledge as you work for some client.

Salary - Poor

+1 more

see more salary related reviews

Discover interview dos and don'ts from real experiences

What people are saying about IBM

View All

Tech lead - Tech Mahindra or IBM

I have 2 offers in same location : Need guidance to choose one 1) Tech Mahindra (U4) Fixed 23.9 Variable 2.6=26.5 No joining bonus Project details informed already 2)IBM(7B) Fixed 21.37 + Variable 0-10% Joining bonus is 1 lakh Your Responses and thoughts will be appreciated. Thank you

Got a question about IBM?

Ask anonymously on communities.

IBM Principal Consultant Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Principal Consultant at IBM ?

The average salary of a Principal Consultant at IBM in India typically ranges from ₹15.3 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 6 years to 20 years).

The top 10% of Principal Consultant at IBM earn more than ₹45.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹50.0 Lakhs per year. Principal Consultant Salaries at IBM 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 10+ IBM employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Principal Consultant at IBM in India typically ranges from ₹2,21,223 to ₹2,30,088 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹15.3 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 6 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 10+ salaries received from various employees of IBM. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

Which companies offer higher salaries than IBM for Principal Consultant in India?

TCS	₹18.9 Lakhs to ₹81.8 Lakhs per year

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

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

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

Atos	₹21.0 Lakhs to ₹47.0 Lakhs per year
HCL Group	₹27.0 Lakhs to ₹49.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹19.0 Lakhs to ₹49.9 Lakhs per year
Infosys	₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹53.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹19.0 Lakhs to ₹43.0 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 Consultant at IBM in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
6 years	₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹53.0 Lakhs per year
7 years	₹27.5 Lakhs to ₹54.9 Lakhs per year
8 years	₹16.3 Lakhs to ₹32.4 Lakhs per year
9 years	₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹58.7 Lakhs per year

and so on.

Tell us how to improve this page.

IBM Principal Consultant Salaries by Location

Home >
Salaries >
IBM Salaries >
IBM Principal Consultant Salaries

IBM Principal Consultant salary in India ranges between ₹15.3 Lakhs to ₹50 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 19 IBM latest salaries received from various employees of IBM.