Petrofac Engineering India Principal Engineer Salaries by 60+ Employees (Updated 2025)

10 - 17 years exp.

₹12 Lakhs - ₹32.9 Lakhs

Avg. annual salary

Monthly In-hand Salary

24% less than the average Principal Engineer Salary in Petrochemicals Companies for 10 - 17 years of experience

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Research & Development Principal Engineer Salary 10 - 17 years exp. (30 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹32.9 L/yr
Engineering - Software & QA Principal Engineer Salary 12 - 17 years exp. (13 salaries)	₹15.5 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr
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Production, Manufacturing & Engineering Principal Engineer Salary 15 - 17 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹20 L/yr - ₹31.6 L/yr
Construction & Site Engineering Principal Engineer Salary 10 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹13.5 L/yr - ₹25.6 L/yr

Last Updated: 14 Mar 2025

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HARMAN Principal Engineer Salary 8 - 16 years exp. (506 salaries)	₹17 L/yr - ₹51.1 L/yr 41% more	8 job openings
Oracle Principal Engineer Salary 9 - 16 years exp. (270 salaries)	₹16.9 L/yr - ₹65 L/yr 57% more	2 job openings
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Hughes Systique Corporation Principal Engineer Salary 6 - 11 years exp. (272 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr 6% less
Wissen Technology Principal Engineer Salary 6 - 11 years exp. (264 salaries)	₹15.5 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr 34% more
Nagarro Principal Engineer Salary 12 - 19 years exp. (228 salaries)	₹21.8 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr 63% more	15 job openings

Principal Engineer salary at Petrofac Engineering India ranges between ₹12 Lakhs to ₹32.9 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 10 years to 17 years. Salary estimates are based on 66 latest salaries received from various employees of Petrofac Engineering India.

Latest annual salaries shared by Petrofac Engineering India Principal Engineer

2d ago

₹31.6 Lakhs

17 years exp.

1w ago

₹28 Lakhs

15 years exp.

1w ago

₹28 Lakhs

15 years exp.

2mo ago

₹32.9 Lakhs

17 years exp.

2mo ago

₹20 Lakhs

16 years exp.

4mo ago

14 years exp.

1y ago

16 years exp.

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16 years exp.

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17 years exp.

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13 years exp.

Experience wise Petrofac Engineering India Principal Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 14 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
10 years (4 salaries)	₹13.5 L/yr - ₹22.5 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹15 L/yr - ₹39.3 L/yr
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12 years (8 salaries)	₹15.5 L/yr - ₹27.5 L/yr
13 years (6 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹24.1 L/yr
14 years (10 salaries)	₹16.5 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr
15+ years (36 salaries)	₹16.4 L/yr - ₹32.9 L/yr

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(43 salaries)

₹9.3 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr

Lead Engineer Salary

(AmbitionBox Estimate)

₹15.3 L/yr - ₹19.5 L/yr

Technical Lead Salary

(AmbitionBox Estimate)

₹12.6 L/yr - ₹16.1 L/yr

Project Manager Salary

(4 salaries)

₹25 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr

Team Lead Salary

(AmbitionBox Estimate)

₹18.9 L/yr - ₹24.2 L/yr

Senior Associate Salary

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₹3.5 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr

Top skills at Petrofac Engineering India for Principal Engineer

Procurement EPC ISO Petrochemical Technical Support Instrumentation HAZOP Refinery Techno - commercial Auditing HSE Monitoring Control Panel Management Detail Engineering

Salary related reviews for Petrofac Engineering India

4.3

Rated by 10 employees for salary & benefits

Senior Engineer in Chennai

Research & Development Department

4.0

• posted on 11 Sep 2017

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

i have been with more than year as contract, friendly environment, motivation, self driven, grow along with organization

Salary - Good

+6 more

Dislikes

decent compensation, but i didn't get opputunity to confirm as permanent employee.

Structural Engineer in Mumbai

Full Time

Production, Manufacturing & Engineering Department

1.0

• posted on 03 Oct 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Salary is good as compared to job market.

Salary - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Company is struggling financially. Not able to provide bank guarantee for EPC projects. No work as of now. Zero job security. Layoff culture is quite common so, think twice before joining.

Skill development - Poor

+4 more

HSE Engineer in Chennai

HSE Department

2.0

• posted on 25 Mar 2021

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

My department seniors are friendly. The company takes care of the travel and accomodation if they are sending you on duty.

Work satisfaction - Good

Dislikes

...ths and torture the employees to work 15 to 16 hours a day and even on weekends.The increment provided is also very less and the salary paid is less compated to sharjah office while most of the work is done in indian offices . Taking leave is also very difficult .

Skill development - Poor

+4 more

Sr. Manager Mechanical Static in Gurgaon / Gurugram

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 22 Jan 2021

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

1. Job security - Very poor 2. Work Culture -ok 3. Management - Very poor 4. Company policies- Policies are in place, but implementation is very poor. Overall there is nothing to like Petrofac.

Salary - Good

Dislikes

...ry poor. 4. Career growth- Not satisfied. Very poor. Politics at every level. 5. Salary and perks- OK 6. Work Environment - Good 7. Innovation- ok 8. Work -life balance - Not satisfied. By shutting down Gurgaon office, around 400 families are on the road.

Job security - Poor

+2 more

Design Engineer & Modeler in Chennai

Research & Development Department

2.0

• posted on 03 Aug 2020

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

There's nothing much to talk about likes. Can say that was not too bad overall.

Dislikes

Zero job security. Unfair pay. No skill development or any learning. They will terminate people within one or two days too. I'm unsatisfied.

Salary - Bad

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What is the salary of Principal Engineer at Petrofac Engineering India ?

The average salary of a Principal Engineer at Petrofac Engineering India in India typically ranges from ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹32.9 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 10 years to 17 years).

The top 10% of Principal Engineer at Petrofac Engineering India earn more than ₹28.9 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹32.7 Lakhs per year. Principal Engineer Salaries at Petrofac Engineering 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 60+ Petrofac Engineering India employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Principal Engineer at Petrofac Engineering India in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Principal Engineer at Petrofac Engineering India in India typically ranges from ₹1,53,053 to ₹1,58,836 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹32.9 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 10 years to 17 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 60+ salaries received from various employees of Petrofac Engineering 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 Petrofac Engineering India ?

To be a Principal Engineer at Petrofac Engineering India in india, the key skills required include:

- Procurement
- EPC
- ISO
- Petrochemical
- Technical Support

These skills are highly valued at Petrofac Engineering India and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.

Which companies offer higher salaries than Petrofac Engineering India for Principal Engineer in India?

Nagarro	₹21.8 Lakhs to ₹51.0 Lakhs per year
Oracle	₹16.9 Lakhs to ₹65.0 Lakhs per year
HARMAN	₹17.0 Lakhs to ₹51.1 Lakhs per year
Wissen Technology	₹15.5 Lakhs to ₹42.0 Lakhs per year

These companies are known for offering competitive compensation packages that can exceed the salary offered by Petrofac Engineering India, depending on the role and experience level.

What is the salary of a Principal Engineer in companies similar to Petrofac Engineering India in India?

The salary of a Principal Engineer at companies similar to Petrofac Engineering India in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Hughes Systique Corporation

₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹32.0 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 Engineer at Petrofac Engineering India in India?

The salary growth for a Principal Engineer at Petrofac Engineering India depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Principal Engineer can expect the following growth trajectory at Petrofac Engineering India:

Experience	Average Salary Range
10 years	₹13.5 Lakhs to ₹22.5 Lakhs per year
11 years	₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹39.3 Lakhs per year
12 years	₹15.5 Lakhs to ₹27.5 Lakhs per year
13 years	₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹24.1 Lakhs per year

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Petrofac Engineering India Principal Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹12 Lakhs to ₹32.9 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 66 Petrofac Engineering India latest salaries received from various employees of Petrofac Engineering India.