Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India Bangalore / Bengaluru Principal Engineer Salaries by 90+ Employees (Updated 2025)

11 - 16 years exp.

₹21.8 Lakhs - ₹59 Lakhs

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18% more than the average Principal Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 11 - 16 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Principal Engineer Salary 11 - 16 years exp. (42 salaries)	₹21.8 L/yr - ₹59 L/yr
Research & Development Principal Engineer Salary 11 - 16 years exp. (28 salaries)	₹23 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr
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Project & Program Management Principal Engineer Salary 12 - 15 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹30 L/yr - ₹46.5 L/yr
Data Science & Analytics Principal Engineer Salary 12 - 16 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹35 L/yr - ₹49 L/yr

Last Updated: 9 Apr 2025

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Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India Principal Engineer Salary

11 - 16 years exp. (99 salaries)

₹21.8 L/yr - ₹59 L/yr

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ARCADIS Principal Engineer Salary 11 - 17 years exp. (21 salaries)	₹17 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr 39% less	10 job openings
Palo Alto Networks Principal Engineer Salary 9 - 13 years exp. (16 salaries)	₹39 L/yr - ₹77 L/yr 33% more
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TCS Principal Engineer Salary 7 - 16 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹26 L/yr - ₹31.5 L/yr 32% less
T-Systems ICT India Principal Engineer Salary 8 - 16 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹17 L/yr - ₹28.1 L/yr 41% less
Wipro Principal Engineer Salary 14 - 22 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹13 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr 29% less
Dell R&D Center Principal Engineer Salary 10 - 16 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹21.2 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr 25% less
Infosys Principal Engineer Salary 12 - 18 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹21 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr 29% less
Capgemini Principal Engineer Salary 15 - 20 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹30 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr 11% less
Mphasis Principal Engineer Salary 6 - 9 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹10 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr 60% less

Principal Engineer salary at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India ranges between ₹21.8 Lakhs to ₹59 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 11 years to 16 years. Salary estimates are based on 99 latest salaries received from various employees of Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India.

Latest annual salaries shared by Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India Principal Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

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Experience wise Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India Principal Engineer salaries in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Last Updated: 9 Apr 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
11 years (14 salaries)	₹21.8 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr
12 years (25 salaries)	₹24 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr
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13 years (25 salaries)	₹24 L/yr - ₹59 L/yr
14 years (15 salaries)	₹25 L/yr - ₹56 L/yr
15+ years (20 salaries)	₹23 L/yr - ₹56 L/yr

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Top skills at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India for Principal Engineer

Automotive Engineering Ecu Powertrain MATLAB Automotive Mbd Model Based Development Simulink Electronic Components Ethernet Simulation Data Analysis MS Office Python Data Science

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2.0

• posted on 24 Mar 2025

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Excellent life - life balance Extremely low amount of work Very good job security. Flexible works hours.

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...ram Managers". Deputy General Managers are excellent though with good knowledge. Salary growth is below market average by atleast 3 years. Knowledge gain in this company for 10 years is equivalent to 2 years working in a good organisation.

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Research & Development Department

5.0

• posted on 11 Oct 2023

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for Salary and Benefits

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Job role and responsibilities to individual team members. Food and beverage facilities. House keeping and ambience maintainace.

Dislikes

...ed or no action taken against managers global assessments given by employees. 6. Poor salary structure. New employees are given 25% to 35% hike. But old employes are given 5%. 7. Managers T5 are not compitative to get work from german teams. Will ask team to showcase or force to get projects.And they will take the credit. 8. Many more...

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Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 25 Jun 2024

3.0

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Work culture one of the best thing specifically with German Based organization. Free food 3 times that too very good. Work life balance, and good brand value. Short term onsite opportunities. Job Security.

Skill development - Good

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Dislikes

Compensation not that good compare to there competitor below par salary. Work wise might not be always new project to work upon.

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Project & Program Management Department

3.0

• posted on 28 Nov 2022

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... standards. If your work creates expansion of head count you will be recognised. Technology is not so important, however they do pay higher for hot skills.

Skill development - Good

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The leaders are visionless and have a very selfish goals. They cannot be trusted.

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Work life Balance and compensation benefits

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No Job Security for IT employees as they Outsourced all Skilled Resources to IT Service industry Onsite opportunity are limited to 2-4 weeks and longtime or short time assignment are very much rare for any Department

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What is the salary of Principal Engineer at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India in Bangalore / Bengaluru?

The average salary of a Principal Engineer at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India in Bangalore / Bengaluru typically ranges from ₹21.8 Lakhs to ₹59.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 11 years to 16 years).

The top 10% of Principal Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India earn more than ₹50.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹57.5 Lakhs per year. Principal Engineer Salaries at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India 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 90+ Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Principal Engineer at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India in Bangalore / Bengaluru?

The estimated take-home salary of a Principal Engineer at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India in Bangalore / Bengaluru typically ranges from ₹2,45,804 to ₹2,55,781 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹21.8 Lakhs to ₹59.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 11 years to 16 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 90+ salaries received from various employees of Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

What are the key skills required to be a Principal Engineer at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India in Bangalore / Bengaluru?

To be a Principal Engineer at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India in Bangalore / Bengaluru, the key skills required include:

- Automotive Engineering
- Ecu
- Powertrain
- MATLAB
- Automotive

These skills are highly valued at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.

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These companies are known for offering competitive compensation packages that can exceed the salary offered by Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India, depending on the role and experience level.

What is the salary of a Principal Engineer in companies similar to Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India in Bangalore / Bengaluru?

The salary of a Principal Engineer at companies similar to Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India in Bangalore / Bengaluru varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

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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 Engineer at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India in Bangalore / Bengaluru?

The salary growth for a Principal Engineer at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India in Bangalore / Bengaluru depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Principal Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru can expect the following growth trajectory at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India:

Experience	Average Salary Range
11 years	₹21.8 Lakhs to ₹48.0 Lakhs per year
12 years	₹24.0 Lakhs to ₹48.0 Lakhs per year
13 years	₹24.0 Lakhs to ₹59.0 Lakhs per year
14 years	₹25.0 Lakhs to ₹56.0 Lakhs per year

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