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Intel Principal Engineer salaries in India (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
4 - 28 years exp.
₹30.3 Lakhs - ₹1.2 Crore
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126% more than the average Principal Engineer Salary in Semiconductors Companies for 4 - 28 years of experience

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Last Updated: 27 Feb 2025

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Principal Engineer salary at Intel ranges between ₹30.3 Lakhs to ₹1.2 Crore per year for employees with experience between 4 years to 28 years. Salary estimates are based on 15 latest salaries received from various employees of Intel.

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Experience wise Intel Principal Engineer salaries

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4 years  (3 salaries)

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₹25 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr
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₹37.7 L/yr - ₹48.2 L/yr
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₹32 L/yr - ₹80.7 L/yr
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₹43 L/yr - ₹54.9 L/yr
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Top skills at Intel for Principal Engineer

SOC Computer science System Verilog Technical Leadership C++ Python Firmware Perl Silicon C Graphics Debugging IPS BIOS Computer Architecture

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Intel Principal Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Principal Engineer at Intel?
Principal Engineer salary at Intel in India ranges between ₹30.3 Lakhs to ₹120.0 Lakhs for experience between 4 years to 28 years. According to our estimates it is 126% more than the average Principal Engineer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 15 latest salaries received from various employees of Intel India.
How does the salary of a Principal Engineer at Intel India compare with the average salary range for this job?
The average salary of a Principal Engineer at Intel is 126% more than the average salary of a Principal Engineer in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.
What are the top skills required to work as a Principal Engineer at Intel?
SOC, Computer science, System Verilog, Technical Leadership and C++ are some of the popular skills required to work as a Principal Engineer at Intel India.
Which similar companies are paying more than Intel to a Principal Engineer in India?
  • ARM Embedded Technologies Principal Engineer Salary - ₹96.0 Lakhs to ₹150.0 Lakhs per year
  • STMicroelectronics Principal Engineer Salary - ₹80.0 Lakhs to ₹100.0 Lakhs per year
  • Amazon Principal Engineer Salary - ₹31.4 Lakhs to ₹117.5 Lakhs per year
  • Cisco Principal Engineer Salary - ₹34.0 Lakhs to ₹110.0 Lakhs per year
  • Analog Devices Principal Engineer Salary - ₹60.0 Lakhs to ₹90.0 Lakhs per year
What is the salary of a Principal Engineer in companies similar to Intel in India?
  • Marvell Technology Principal Engineer Salary - ₹50.9 Lakhs to ₹90.0 Lakhs per year
  • Synopsys Principal Engineer Salary - ₹62.5 Lakhs to ₹99.0 Lakhs per year
  • Advanced Micro Devices Principal Engineer Salary - ₹34.0 Lakhs to ₹100.0 Lakhs per year
  • Qualcomm Principal Engineer Salary - ₹35.0 Lakhs to ₹100.0 Lakhs per year
  • Micron Technology Principal Engineer Salary - ₹24.5 Lakhs to ₹96.0 Lakhs per year
What is the estimated take home salary of a Principal Engineer at Intel in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Principal Engineer at Intel ranges between ₹3,92,978 per month to ₹4,05,594 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Intel Principal Engineer salary in India which ranges between ₹30.3 Lakhs to ₹120.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 4 years to 28 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

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Intel Principal Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹30.3 Lakhs to ₹1.2 Crore with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 15 Intel latest salaries received from various employees of Intel.