PwC Principal Architect Salaries by 4 Employees

8 - 16 years exp.

₹19.6 Lakhs - ₹29 Lakhs

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36% less than the average Principal Architect Salary in Management Consulting Companies for 8 - 16 years of experience

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Project & Program Management Principal Architect Salary 15 - 16 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹26.1 L/yr - ₹31.9 L/yr
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Engineering - Software & QA Principal Architect Salary 8 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹17.6 L/yr - ₹21.5 L/yr

Last Updated: 13 Dec 2023

Companies similar to PwC for Principal Architect

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
McKinsey & Company Principal Architect Salary 12 - 15 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹60 L/yr - ₹85 L/yr 166% more
Mott MacDonald Principal Architect Salary 28 - 37 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹16 L/yr - ₹19.4 L/yr 32% less	1 job opening
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Ernst & Young Principal Architect Salary 15 - 20 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹37 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr 78% more
LTIMindtree Principal Architect Salary 14 - 21 years exp. (145 salaries)	₹22 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr 51% more
Cognizant Principal Architect Salary 18 - 26 years exp. (110 salaries)	₹24.5 L/yr - ₹56 L/yr 47% more

Principal Architect salary at PwC ranges between ₹19.6 Lakhs to ₹29 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 8 years to 16 years. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of PwC.

Experience wise PwC Principal Architect salaries

Last Updated: 13 Dec 2023

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹21.3 L/yr - ₹27.2 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹21.9 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr
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10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹22.6 L/yr - ₹28.9 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹23.3 L/yr - ₹29.8 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹24 L/yr - ₹30.6 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹24.7 L/yr - ₹31.5 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹25.3 L/yr - ₹32.4 L/yr
15+ years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹26.1 L/yr - ₹33.3 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for PwC

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Rated by 1 employees for salary & benefits

Associate Consultant in Noida

Full Time

Data Science & Analytics Department

3.0

• posted on 25 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Work life balance, US based clients, skill development, Cool relation between managers and Individual contributors

Skill development - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Very less salary hike, they often try to find lame reason to pay you less, less promotion, irrelevant of the year of experience and your expertise of skills.

Associate Consultant in Gurgaon / Gurugram

Full Time

Consulting Department

3.0

• posted on 20 Mar 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Great learning opportunities, strong brand name, diverse projects, smart colleagues, good career growth potential.

Skill development - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Long working hours - even on weekends, high pressure of project deadlines, work life balance goes for toss, compensation and hikes are not great, no team building activities.

Salary - Poor

+2 more

Associate Consultant in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 10 Sep 2024

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Nothing I gave interview for datascience role through campus placement, they put me in SDE, pay is worst as well. 8.5LPA base for SDE when others pay double

Dislikes

Everything , no WLF, NO salary, not nice colleagues, very high expectations,

Salary - Bad

+5 more

Senior Consultant in Gurgaon / Gurugram

Full Time

Data Science & Analytics Department

4.0

• posted on 26 Jun 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Great people, great environment although this may differ from project to project and individual people behavior. Perks are very good. High cover health insurance, L&D benefits, awesome flexibility and additional self enrolled fund benefit for near and dear one (applicable on individual selection)

Skill development - Excellent

+4 more

Dislikes

...ome leadership do micro management which affects adversely to the mental health. Major dislike is initially you will get a good salary if you switch from any other company to PwC. But in appraisal expecting much may disappoint you.

Senior Consultant in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

BFSI, Investments & Trading Department

4.0

• posted on 02 May 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Company pays really well with good hike and bonus every year.

Salary - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

No promotions (you must be fav to mgmt to get one). No body cares about work life balance (coz they are paying you well), make you do the same work even after 10years in the same company (zero skill development).

Skill development - Bad

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PwC Principal Architect Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Principal Architect at PwC ?

The average salary of a Principal Architect at PwC in India typically ranges from ₹19.6 Lakhs to ₹29.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 8 years to 16 years).

The top 10% of Principal Architect at PwC earn more than ₹29.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹29.0 Lakhs per year. Principal Architect Salaries at PwC 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 4 PwC employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Principal Architect at PwC in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Principal Architect at PwC in India typically ranges from ₹1,66,749 to ₹1,73,153 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹19.6 Lakhs to ₹29.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 8 years to 16 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 4 salaries received from various employees of PwC. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

Which companies offer higher salaries than PwC for Principal Architect in India?

McKinsey & Company	₹60.0 Lakhs to ₹85.0 Lakhs per year
Ernst & Young	₹37.0 Lakhs to ₹55.0 Lakhs per year
LTIMindtree	₹22.0 Lakhs to ₹60.0 Lakhs per year
Cognizant	₹24.5 Lakhs to ₹56.0 Lakhs per year

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

What is the salary of a Principal Architect in companies similar to PwC in India?

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

Mott MacDonald

₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹19.4 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 Architect at PwC in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
8 years	₹21.3 Lakhs to ₹27.2 Lakhs per year
9 years	₹21.9 Lakhs to ₹28.0 Lakhs per year
10 years	₹22.6 Lakhs to ₹28.9 Lakhs per year
11 years	₹23.3 Lakhs to ₹29.8 Lakhs per year

and so on.

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PwC Principal Architect salary in India ranges between ₹19.6 Lakhs to ₹29 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 4 PwC latest salaries received from various employees of PwC.