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Microsoft Corporation Principal Engineer salaries in India (Updated 2025)

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8 - 20 years exp.
₹26 Lakhs - ₹90 Lakhs
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81% more than the average Principal Engineer Salary in Software Product Companies for 8 - 20 years of experience

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Last Updated: 1 Mar 2025

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12 years exp. (3 salaries)

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11 - 15 years exp. (21 salaries)

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₹30 L/yr - ₹80 L/yr

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UKG Principal Engineer Salary

7 - 15 years exp. (22 salaries)

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Visteon Principal Engineer Salary

8 - 17 years exp. (18 salaries)

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Red Hat Principal Engineer Salary

4 - 11 years exp. (6 salaries)

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₹20 L/yr - ₹52 L/yr

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SAP Principal Engineer Salary

10 - 18 years exp. (6 salaries)

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₹32.5 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr

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VMware Software Principal Engineer Salary

9 - 13 years exp. (6 salaries)

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₹43.5 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr

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Principal Engineer salary at Microsoft Corporation ranges between ₹26 Lakhs to ₹90 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 8 years to 20 years. Salary estimates are based on 44 latest salaries received from various employees of Microsoft Corporation.

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Experience wise Microsoft Corporation Principal Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 1 Mar 2025

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8 years  (4 salaries)

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₹33 L/yr - ₹87.9 L/yr
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₹47.7 L/yr - ₹52.7 L/yr
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₹50 L/yr - ₹72 L/yr
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₹26 L/yr - ₹65 L/yr
12 years  (6 salaries)

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₹30.8 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr
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Top skills at Microsoft Corporation for Principal Engineer

microsoft C++ Computer science Debugging Python Data Structures Coding Team Building Open Source Agile Big Data Javascript Cloud Distribution System Machine Learning
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Salary related reviews for Microsoft Corporation

4.3

Rated by 3 employees for salary & benefits

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0
  •  posted on 28 Mar 2022

5.0
 for  Salary and Benefits

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... that treat you with respect. Never heard anyone in my team complain about it. Compensation - Not excellent, but decent for the work being done Faciities- Free cab (3 people in a car), free food - BF, Lunch, Snacks... Spacious work space, enough focus rooms and phone booths...

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  • Salary - Excellent
  • +6 more

Dislikes

Sometimes work is a bit boring

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0
  •  posted on 06 Apr 2021

5.0
 for  Salary and Benefits

Likes

Great WLB, salary, brand name, flexible work hours (no one keeps track of when you login and logout)

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  • Salary - Excellent
  • +6 more

Dislikes

Politics, low team bonding, not a lot of learnings as compared to startups, too many reorgs and manager changes (10 manager changes in 2.5 years)

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0
  •  posted on 18 Mar 2021

3.0
 for  Salary and Benefits

Likes

Microsoft makes sure to make its employee feel happy and satisfied. Work-life balance is the priority here. They also focus on data security which is a must in today’s times

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  • Skill development - Good
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Dislikes

The compensation could have been better. For the same level at other competitive organizations, employees are offered a better package

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0
  •  posted on 27 Aug 2018

5.0
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Microsoft has everything an employee wants. Starting with dynamic work culture, compensation higher than market trends, so many opportunities to learn and grow, helpful teammates and higher management.

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  • Salary - Excellent
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I don't find anything in Microsoft in my tenure which I dislike about.

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0
  •  posted on 06 Jun 2024

5.0
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...star hotel. Everyone talks to very politely and are readily available for help. Nice office, free food, free transport etc Good Salary

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  • Salary - Excellent
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Microsoft Corporation Principal Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Principal Engineer at Microsoft Corporation?
Principal Engineer salary at Microsoft Corporation in India ranges between ₹26.0 Lakhs to ₹90.0 Lakhs for experience between 8 years to 20 years. According to our estimates it is 81% more than the average Principal Engineer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 44 latest salaries received from various employees of Microsoft Corporation India.
How does the salary of a Principal Engineer at Microsoft Corporation India compare with the average salary range for this job?
The average salary of a Principal Engineer at Microsoft Corporation is 81% 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 Microsoft Corporation?
microsoft, C++, Computer science, Debugging and Python are some of the popular skills required to work as a Principal Engineer at Microsoft Corporation India.
Which similar companies are paying more than Microsoft Corporation to a Principal Engineer in India?
  • Salesforce Principal Engineer Salary - ₹35.0 Lakhs to ₹133.0 Lakhs per year
  • Amazon Principal Engineer Salary - ₹37.5 Lakhs to ₹119.0 Lakhs per year
  • Citrix Principal Engineer Salary - ₹45.0 Lakhs to ₹95.0 Lakhs per year
  • VMware Software Principal Engineer Salary - ₹43.5 Lakhs to ₹100.0 Lakhs per year
  • Intel Principal Engineer Salary - ₹32.8 Lakhs to ₹120.0 Lakhs per year
What is the salary of a Principal Engineer in companies similar to Microsoft Corporation in India?
  • Qualcomm Principal Engineer Salary - ₹35.0 Lakhs to ₹100.0 Lakhs per year
  • Cisco Principal Engineer Salary - ₹28.0 Lakhs to ₹100.0 Lakhs per year
  • Flipkart Principal Engineer Salary - ₹32.0 Lakhs to ₹63.0 Lakhs per year
  • Google Principal Engineer Salary - ₹22.0 Lakhs to ₹55.5 Lakhs per year
  • Amadeus Principal Engineer Salary - ₹30.0 Lakhs to ₹80.0 Lakhs per year
What is the estimated take home salary of a Principal Engineer at Microsoft Corporation in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Principal Engineer at Microsoft Corporation ranges between ₹3,18,143 per month to ₹3,30,296 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Microsoft Corporation Principal Engineer salary in India which ranges between ₹26.0 Lakhs to ₹90.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 8 years to 20 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?
What is the notice period for Principal Engineer at Microsoft Corporation?
According to AmbitionBox, 100% of the Microsoft Corporation Principal Engineers reported a notice period of 1 Month.This is based on 1 response on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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