Petrofac Chennai Principal Engineer Salaries by 20+ Employees (Updated 2025)

12 - 18 years exp.

₹14.5 Lakhs - ₹30 Lakhs

Avg. annual salary

Monthly In-hand Salary

10% less than the average Principal Engineer Salary in Oil & Gas Companies for 12 - 18 years of experience

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Research & Development Principal Engineer Salary 12 - 18 years exp. (11 salaries)	₹14.5 L/yr - ₹28.9 L/yr
Production, Manufacturing & Engineering Principal Engineer Salary 12 - 17 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹15 L/yr - ₹31.2 L/yr
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Engineering - Software & QA Principal Engineer Salary 13 - 14 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹18 L/yr - ₹30.1 L/yr
Energy & Mining Principal Engineer Salary 13 - 14 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹24 L/yr - ₹30.7 L/yr

Last Updated: 22 Feb 2025

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Petrofac Principal Engineer Salary

12 - 18 years exp. (20 salaries)

₹14.5 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr

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Jasmin Infotech Principal Engineer Salary 6 - 11 years exp. (94 salaries)	₹7.6 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr 36% less
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Principal Engineer salary at Petrofac ranges between ₹14.5 Lakhs to ₹30 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 12 years to 18 years. Salary estimates are based on 20 latest salaries received from various employees of Petrofac.

Latest annual salaries shared by Petrofac Principal Engineer in Chennai

1mo ago

₹25 Lakhs

15 years exp.

4mo ago

₹16 Lakhs

12 years exp.

4mo ago

₹27 Lakhs

17 years exp.

5mo ago

₹25 Lakhs

14 years exp.

6mo ago

₹28.9 Lakhs

18 years exp.

1y ago

14 years exp.

1y ago

13 years exp.

1y ago

15 years exp.

1y ago

18 years exp.

Experience wise Petrofac Principal Engineer salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 22 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹17.3 L/yr - ₹22.1 L/yr
13 years (3 salaries)	₹18 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr
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14 years (3 salaries)	₹18 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr
15+ years (12 salaries)	₹14.5 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr

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₹4.3 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr

Top skills at Petrofac for Principal Engineer

EPC MTO P&ID PFD Process design Offshore Civil Engineering Quality Engineering Feed Process Engineering EPC HSE Petrochemical Structural Engineering Refinery

Salary related reviews for Petrofac

4.0

Rated by 1 employees for salary & benefits

Senior Quality Engineer in Sharjah

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 22 Aug 2023

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

The most thing i like about petrofac is their payments. Its on time with all perks will be credited to your accounts in the first week of every month. If any discrepancy in the salary credit, fast action will be taken by concerned departments.

Salary - Excellent

+5 more

Dislikes

Now a days working environment is very worst due to indian management. Previously it was fantastic in terms of package and holidays. Currently very worst thing i noticed that posting wrong people to the positions hence professionallism is missing.

Planning Engineer in Abu Dhabi

Operation & Maintenance Department

2.0

• posted on 31 Mar 2021

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

They will credit salary without any delay

Dislikes

Compare to direct employees, secondment employees will not get much benefits. Will not get proper response from Admin team and their mobilization is also not upto thier standard, instead of booking from nearest airport they will ask us to travel additional 4 to 8 hrs to reduce flight cost. Compensation for offshore is also very less, they have single standard for site peoples, even if we go to onshore or offshore, their standard remains same.

Salary - Bad

+6 more

Field Operator in Dubai

Mumbai Department

5.0

• posted on 08 Sep 2021

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good work environment and culture. My Teammates are supportive and management is not transparent. Company policies are good.

Salary - Excellent

+5 more

Dislikes

There is a lot of politics and the management doesn’t address our issues. Salary is decent but career growth is slow.

Promotions - Poor

Sr Buyer-Procurement in Mumbai

Procurement & Supply Chain Department

4.0

• posted on 20 Jan 2021

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

...Very sorry to say , I was asked to leave the company during pandemic situation. I got no compensation. So please do not join this company if you get opportunity as they will kick you out if they don't need you. Thank you.

Dislikes

Job security - Bad
Company culture - Poor

+1 more

NDT Coordinator in UAE

Construction & Site Engineering Department

5.0

• posted on 09 Aug 2021

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Working environment is Good permanent and Temporary system is not good. give equalisation for all staff bonus and benefits as per the grade

Salary - Good

+4 more

Dislikes

Our QC department to be required improvements from site manager managers are required beter experience and handling his staff. Not only for his state people. managers to be from UK. Arab's. or USA. For better site management

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What is the salary of Principal Engineer at Petrofac in Chennai?

The average salary of a Principal Engineer at Petrofac in Chennai typically ranges from ₹14.5 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 12 years to 18 years).

The top 10% of Principal Engineer in Chennai at Petrofac earn more than ₹28.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹30.0 Lakhs per year. Principal Engineer Salaries at Petrofac 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 20+ Petrofac employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Principal Engineer at Petrofac in Chennai typically ranges from ₹1,57,536 to ₹1,63,522 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹14.5 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 12 years to 18 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 20+ salaries received from various employees of Petrofac. 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 in Chennai?

To be a Principal Engineer at Petrofac in Chennai, the key skills required include:

- EPC
- MTO
- P&ID
- PFD
- Process design

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

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

Verizon

₹22.0 Lakhs to ₹54.0 Lakhs per year

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

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

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

Amec Foster Wheeler	₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year
Saipem	₹9.2 Lakhs to ₹29.5 Lakhs per year
Jasmin Infotech	₹7.6 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year
VA Tech Wabag	₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹15.3 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 in Chennai?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
12 years	₹17.3 Lakhs to ₹22.1 Lakhs per year
13 years	₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year
14 years	₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year
15 years	₹14.5 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year

and so on.

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Petrofac Principal Engineer salary in Chennai ranges between ₹14.5 Lakhs to ₹30 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 20 Petrofac latest salaries received from various employees of Petrofac.