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NTT Data Principal Software Engineer salaries in India (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
10 - 15 years exp.
₹12 Lakhs - ₹20 Lakhs
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51% less than the average Principal Software Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 10 - 15 years of experience

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10 - 12 years exp. (5 salaries)
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₹12 L/yr - ₹15.3 L/yr

IT & Information Security
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14 - 15 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹15.7 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr

Last Updated: 1 Jan 2025

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2 - 14 years exp. (11 salaries)

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₹20 L/yr - ₹40.8 L/yr

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Genpact Principal Software Engineer Salary

9 - 15 years exp. (8 salaries)

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₹22 L/yr - ₹42 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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10 - 18 years exp. (4 salaries)

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₹23 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr

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Principal Software Engineer salary at NTT Data ranges between ₹12 Lakhs to ₹20 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 10 years to 15 years. Salary estimates are based on 7 latest salaries received from various employees of NTT Data.

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Experience wise NTT Data Principal Software Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 1 Jan 2025

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10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹12 L/yr - ₹27.1 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹12 L/yr - ₹27.7 L/yr
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₹15.3 L/yr - ₹28.4 L/yr
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₹14.5 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr
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₹6.6 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr
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Salary related reviews for NTT Data

3.8

Rated by 2 employees for salary & benefits

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Consulting Department

4.0
  •  posted on 15 Sep 2023

4.0
 for  Salary and Benefits

Likes

No interface from NTT side when you are working with client on time pay salary is very good compare to market scale work life balance Mostly work from home good learning

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  • Salary - Good
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Dislikes

No yearly hike No variable (only mentioned on offer latter) Force to take interviews of other candidates sometimes 2-3 interviews everyday No growth

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  • Job security - Poor
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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  posted on 29 Oct 2022

1.0
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Likes

Working for 6 years in this company work life balance is okay

  • Job security - Good
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Dislikes

No growth in career wise or no learning for new technologies,Salary hike is too pathetic only who joined laterals will have good offer later no need to expect hike in company.

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Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

3.0
  •  posted on 12 May 2021

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...early hike is around 2% promotion would be 5%. Could change based on Leadership. For all employees benefits creation there would be deductions from Employees salary.

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

1.0
  •  posted on 27 Aug 2020

1.0
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Likes

Campus is good

Dislikes

...ndemic they are firing the employees . I didn't get to see any good part of ntt. Also in one year there was increment of 1k in salary which is below market standard even . Hikes and compensations are really really bad.

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  posted on 09 Aug 2019

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Likes

Working culture is very good basically from performance testing team.

  • Skill development - Good
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Dislikes

No hike, only retention bonus (need to return to company if you left in a yr after getting this bonus) They don’t take care of talent they only want to save employees by giving rentention bonus however it is not successful.

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  • Salary - Bad
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NTT Data Principal Software Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Principal Software Engineer at NTT Data ?
The average salary of a Principal Software Engineer at NTT Data in India typically ranges from ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 10 years to 15 years).

The top 10% of Principal Software Engineer at NTT Data earn more than ₹20.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹20.0 Lakhs per year. Principal Software Engineer Salaries at NTT Data 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 7 NTT Data employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Principal Software Engineer at NTT Data in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Principal Software Engineer at NTT Data in India typically ranges from ₹1,07,980 to ₹1,10,959 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 10 years to 15 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 7 salaries received from various employees of NTT Data. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.
Which companies offer higher salaries than NTT Data for Principal Software Engineer in India?
Hewlett Packard Enterprise ₹30.0 Lakhs to ₹52.0 Lakhs per year
Optum Global Solutions ₹40.3 Lakhs to ₹63.0 Lakhs per year
Fujitsu ₹35.0 Lakhs to ₹45.0 Lakhs per year
Dell EMC ₹18.8 Lakhs to ₹55.0 Lakhs per year
Nagarro ₹26.0 Lakhs to ₹42.5 Lakhs per year

These companies are known for offering competitive compensation packages that can exceed the salary offered by NTT Data, depending on the role and experience level.
What is the salary of a Principal Software Engineer in companies similar to NTT Data in India?
The salary of a Principal Software Engineer at companies similar to NTT Data in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Societe Generale Global Solution Centre ₹32.9 Lakhs to ₹42.1 Lakhs per year
FIS ₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹58.0 Lakhs per year
GlobalLogic ₹23.5 Lakhs to ₹42.0 Lakhs per year
Genpact ₹22.0 Lakhs to ₹42.0 Lakhs per year
IBM ₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹48.0 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 Software Engineer at NTT Data in India?
The salary growth for a Principal Software Engineer at NTT Data depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Principal Software Engineer can expect the following growth trajectory at NTT Data:

Experience Average Salary Range
10 years ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹27.1 Lakhs per year
11 years ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹27.7 Lakhs per year
12 years ₹15.3 Lakhs to ₹28.4 Lakhs per year
13 years ₹14.5 Lakhs to ₹18.5 Lakhs per year
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NTT Data Principal Software Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹12 Lakhs to ₹20 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 7 NTT Data latest salaries received from various employees of NTT Data.