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Microsoft Corporation Principal Software Engineer salaries in India (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
10 - 19 years exp.
₹33.6 Lakhs - ₹1 Crore
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118% more than the average Principal Software Engineer Salary in Software Product Companies for 10 - 19 years of experience

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Last Updated: 9 Mar 2025

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₹33.2 L/yr - ₹1.1 Cr/yr

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Amazon Principal Software Engineer Salary

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₹27 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr

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2 - 11 years exp. (4 salaries)

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₹16.5 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr

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8 - 16 years exp. (6 salaries)

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₹35 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr

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Intel Principal Software Engineer Salary

8 - 14 years exp. (5 salaries)

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₹28 L/yr - ₹48.5 L/yr

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Salesforce Principal Software Engineer Salary

13 - 20 years exp. (6 salaries)

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₹28 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr

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Accenture Principal Software Engineer Salary

2 - 14 years exp. (11 salaries)

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₹20 L/yr - ₹40.8 L/yr

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Wipro Principal Software Engineer Salary

6 - 13 years exp. (7 salaries)

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₹11.6 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr

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TCS Principal Software Engineer Salary

7 - 14 years exp. (17 salaries)

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₹16 L/yr - ₹39 L/yr

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Infosys Principal Software Engineer Salary

7 - 18 years exp. (11 salaries)

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₹18.9 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr

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HCLTech Principal Software Engineer Salary

9 - 20 years exp. (8 salaries)

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₹23 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr

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Capgemini Principal Software Engineer Salary

9 - 19 years exp. (9 salaries)

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₹17 L/yr - ₹30.4 L/yr

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₹15 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr

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Cognizant Principal Software Engineer Salary

10 - 18 years exp. (30 salaries)

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₹12 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr

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Deloitte Principal Software Engineer Salary

10 - 15 years exp. (4 salaries)

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₹30 L/yr - ₹80 L/yr

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PwC Principal Software Engineer Salary

10 - 20 years exp. (4 salaries)

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₹25 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr

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₹33 L/yr - ₹42.5 L/yr

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Dell Principal Software Engineer Salary

8 - 18 years exp. (946 salaries)

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₹14.5 L/yr - ₹53.2 L/yr

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Principal Software Engineer salary at Microsoft Corporation ranges between ₹33.6 Lakhs to ₹1 Crore per year for employees with experience between 10 years to 19 years. Salary estimates are based on 89 latest salaries received from various employees of Microsoft Corporation.

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Experience wise Microsoft Corporation Principal Software Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 9 Mar 2025

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10 years  (9 salaries)

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₹27.7 L/yr - ₹82.1 L/yr
11 years  (24 salaries)

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₹36.1 L/yr - ₹96.4 L/yr
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₹33 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr
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₹35 L/yr - ₹1.1 Cr/yr
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₹37 L/yr - ₹1.2 Cr/yr
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Top skills at Microsoft Corporation for Principal Software Engineer

microsoft C++ Coding Computer science Debugging Python Distribution System Javascript Agile Windows Open Source Architecture Linux Cloud SQL
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Salary related reviews for Microsoft Corporation

4.3

Rated by 4 employees for salary & benefits

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0
  •  posted on 28 Mar 2022

5.0
 for  Salary and Benefits

Likes

... 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

3.0
  •  posted on 19 Jun 2022

1.0
 for  Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good WLB, Good Managers, Gifts, Outings, Relax environment,

  • Skill development - Good
  • +1 more

Dislikes

...n The bonding, And you will feel Missing out of you go out with other subteam. Salary is low,

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  • Salary - Bad
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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
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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
 for  Salary and Benefits

Likes

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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Dislikes

I don't find anything in Microsoft in my tenure which I dislike about.

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Microsoft Corporation Principal Software Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Principal Software Engineer at Microsoft Corporation?
Principal Software Engineer salary at Microsoft Corporation in India ranges between ₹33.6 Lakhs to ₹100.5 Lakhs for experience between 10 years to 19 years. According to our estimates it is 118% more than the average Principal Software Engineer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 89 latest salaries received from various employees of Microsoft Corporation India.
How does the salary of a Principal Software Engineer at Microsoft Corporation India compare with the average salary range for this job?
The average salary of a Principal Software Engineer at Microsoft Corporation is 118% more than the average salary of a Principal Software Engineer in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.
What are the top skills required to work as a Principal Software Engineer at Microsoft Corporation?
microsoft, C++, Coding, Computer science and Debugging are some of the popular skills required to work as a Principal Software Engineer at Microsoft Corporation India.
Which similar companies are paying more than Microsoft Corporation to a Principal Software Engineer in India?
  • Citrix Principal Software Engineer Salary - ₹55.0 Lakhs to ₹96.0 Lakhs per year
What is the salary of a Principal Software Engineer in companies similar to Microsoft Corporation in India?
  • Salesforce Principal Software Engineer Salary - ₹28.0 Lakhs to ₹100.0 Lakhs per year
  • Google Principal Software Engineer Salary - ₹33.2 Lakhs to ₹108.1 Lakhs per year
  • Amazon Principal Software Engineer Salary - ₹27.0 Lakhs to ₹100.0 Lakhs per year
  • Deloitte Principal Software Engineer Salary - ₹30.0 Lakhs to ₹80.0 Lakhs per year
  • Red Hat Principal Software Engineer Salary - ₹27.0 Lakhs to ₹54.0 Lakhs per year
What is the estimated take home salary of a Principal Software Engineer at Microsoft Corporation in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Principal Software Engineer at Microsoft Corporation ranges between ₹3,84,528 per month to ₹3,97,092 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Microsoft Corporation Principal Software Engineer salary in India which ranges between ₹33.6 Lakhs to ₹100.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 10 years to 19 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?
What is the notice period for Principal Software Engineer at Microsoft Corporation?
According to AmbitionBox, 50% of the Microsoft Corporation Principal Software Engineers reported a notice period of 1 Month, 39% reported a notice period of 2 Months and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 18 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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