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Kearney Principal salaries in India (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
5 - 11 years exp.
₹80 Lakhs - ₹1.2 Crore
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405% more than the average Principal Salary in Management Consulting Companies for 5 - 11 years of experience

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Consulting
Principal Salary
8 - 10 years exp. (3 salaries)
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₹90 L/yr - ₹1.2 Cr/yr

Strategic & Top Management
Principal Salary
10 - 11 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹80 L/yr - ₹1.2 Cr/yr

Last Updated: 15 Mar 2025

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Zinnov Management Consulting Principal Salary

9 - 13 years exp. (11 salaries)

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₹40 L/yr - ₹67 L/yr

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McKinsey & Company Principal Salary

6 - 15 years exp. (4 salaries)

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₹51 L/yr - ₹1.2 Cr/yr

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MGB Principal Salary

15 - 21 years exp. (4 salaries)

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₹18 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr

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Beroe Inc Principal Salary

9 - 14 years exp. (3 salaries)

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₹16.1 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr

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Korn Ferry Principal Salary

7 - 20 years exp. (3 salaries)

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₹54 L/yr - ₹56 L/yr

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Principal salary at Kearney ranges between ₹80 Lakhs to ₹1.2 Crore per year for employees with experience between 5 years to 11 years. Salary estimates are based on 10 latest salaries received from various employees of Kearney.

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Experience wise Kearney Principal salaries

Last Updated: 15 Mar 2025

Experience Avg Annual Salary
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹37 L/yr - ₹95 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹89.3 L/yr - ₹98.6 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹90.6 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr
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₹90 L/yr - ₹1.7 Cr/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹39.3 L/yr - ₹1.1 Cr/yr
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₹142.5 L/yr - ₹157.5 L/yr
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Salary related reviews for Kearney

5.0

Rated by 1 employees for salary & benefits

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Consulting Department

1.0
  •  posted on 25 Oct 2024

4.0
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Likes

1. Compensation 2. Exposure to multiple industries

  • Salary - Good

Dislikes

1. Firm claims to be people’s companies but it’s filled with rude, transactional, and unapologetic people. 2. Leadership is weak as per industry standards and unfortunately the repercussions are always faced by young consultants. 3. Forums and town halls are in-place to keep WLB in check and improve the culture but things are mostly on paper. Partners behave in absolute obnoxious manner and feel they have the luxury to treat consultants like that. 4. HR have no voice in the company and have not helped a single consultant in their struggle against the leadership.

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  • Skill development - Bad
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Consulting Department

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  •  posted on 16 Apr 2024

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Likes

- Decent portfolio of projects - they are trying to expand in financial services aggressively and also bringing in more strategy work. - Since it is smaller than MBB, one tends to work with same or similar set of people often which helps to develop closer connection - however, this aspect is slowly eroding away. - Overall, your experience will depend a lot on the practice areas that you work in. There are some areas/ partners with toxic working styles and hours, some with strong internal network building (useful for promotion and growth) etc.

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  • Skill development - Good
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Dislikes

- Lack of standardization across practices - Slightly lower base pay than MBB - Significantly lower bonus payout than MBB (% bonus is lower at junior levels, which is one of the worst policies ever! Every other consulting firm has a fixed % which they apply on different base pay, which automatically means lower bonus for junior levels, rather than a doubly whammy of low fixed and low bonus%) - No international trainings till you reach EM level - MBBs over international trainings to pre-MBA consultants too

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  • Promotions - Poor
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Consulting Department

1.0
  •  posted on 14 Jun 2024

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Likes

Nothing to like about. Even the pay is low compared to other MBB.

Dislikes

...ate you, make you think you are worthy of nothing and you will struggle further. They do not pay well and since they are struggling there aren’t any raises every year even with promotions.

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  • Salary - Bad
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Other Department

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  •  posted on 26 May 2022

2.0
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Likes

The work is good and their Director is good

  • Skill development - Excellent
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Dislikes

...e Middle level management is horrible and expect you to work till late night Poor salary

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  • Salary - Poor
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Other Department

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  •  posted on 22 Jul 2024

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Likes

Nothing

Dislikes

Everything.The team i am working for is Solutions Factory and the Manager doesn’t understand basic terminology and he doesn’t know how projects work becoz of him we lost all projects and we are suffering.

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  • Salary - Bad
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Kearney Principal Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Principal at Kearney ?
The average salary of a Principal at Kearney in India typically ranges from ₹80.0 Lakhs to ₹120.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 5 years to 11 years).

The top 10% of Principal at Kearney earn more than ₹115.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹120.0 Lakhs per year. Principal Salaries at Kearney 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 Kearney employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Principal at Kearney in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Principal at Kearney in India typically ranges from ₹5,28,641 to ₹5,42,096 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹80.0 Lakhs to ₹120.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 5 years to 11 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 Kearney. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.
What is the salary of a Principal in companies similar to Kearney in India?
The salary of a Principal at companies similar to Kearney in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

McKinsey & Company ₹51.0 Lakhs to ₹120.0 Lakhs per year
Korn Ferry ₹54.0 Lakhs to ₹56.0 Lakhs per year
Zinnov Management Consulting ₹40.0 Lakhs to ₹67.0 Lakhs per year
MGB ₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹33.0 Lakhs per year
Beroe Inc ₹16.1 Lakhs to ₹36.0 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 Kearney in India?
The salary growth for a Principal at Kearney depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Principal can expect the following growth trajectory at Kearney:

Experience Average Salary Range
5 years ₹37.0 Lakhs to ₹95.0 Lakhs per year
6 years ₹89.3 Lakhs to ₹98.6 Lakhs per year
7 years ₹90.6 Lakhs to ₹100.2 Lakhs per year
8 years ₹90.0 Lakhs to ₹174.4 Lakhs per year
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Kearney Principal salary in India ranges between ₹80 Lakhs to ₹1.2 Crore with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 10 Kearney latest salaries received from various employees of Kearney.