PwC Chennai Principal Consultant Salaries by 20+ Employees (Updated 2025)

7 - 16 years exp.

₹18 Lakhs - ₹35 Lakhs

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At par with the average Principal Consultant Salary in Management Consulting Companies for 7 - 16 years of experience

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Consulting Principal Consultant Salary 8 - 12 years exp. (10 salaries)	₹18.5 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr
Project & Program Management Principal Consultant Salary 11 - 16 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹18 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr
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Data Science & Analytics Principal Consultant Salary 8 - 10 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹18.8 L/yr - ₹29.5 L/yr
Strategic & Top Management Principal Consultant Salary 9 - 11 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹28.3 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr
Engineering - Software & QA Principal Consultant Salary 7 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹18 L/yr - ₹29.2 L/yr

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Last Updated: 4 Apr 2025

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PwC Principal Consultant Salary

7 - 16 years exp. (26 salaries)

₹18 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
Ernst & Young Principal Consultant Salary 9 - 15 years exp. (18 salaries)	₹18.2 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr 4% less
BCG Principal Consultant Salary 13 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹29 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr 21% more
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Wipro Principal Consultant Salary 9 - 22 years exp. (223 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹37.8 L/yr 6% less	7 job openings
Infosys Principal Consultant Salary 12 - 25 years exp. (172 salaries)	₹16.6 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr 16% more
Oracle Principal Consultant Salary 7 - 17 years exp. (108 salaries)	₹12.5 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr 11% less	47 job openings

Principal Consultant salary at PwC ranges between ₹18 Lakhs to ₹35 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 7 years to 16 years. Salary estimates are based on 26 latest salaries received from various employees of PwC.

Latest annual salaries shared by PwC Principal Consultant in Chennai

1d ago

₹18 Lakhs

7 years exp.

3mo ago

₹22 Lakhs

9 years exp.

5mo ago

₹26 Lakhs

10 years exp.

6mo ago

₹25 Lakhs

9 years exp.

1y ago

₹24 Lakhs

10 years exp.

1y ago

7 years exp.

1y ago

10 years exp.

1y ago

9 years exp.

1y ago

13 years exp.

Experience wise PwC Principal Consultant salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 4 Apr 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹24.4 L/yr - ₹31.2 L/yr
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹24.7 L/yr - ₹31.6 L/yr
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9 years (6 salaries)	₹18.8 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr
10 years (3 salaries)	₹23 L/yr - ₹50.7 L/yr
11 years (5 salaries)	₹18 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr
12 years (4 salaries)	₹18.5 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹26.3 L/yr - ₹33.5 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹26.6 L/yr - ₹33.9 L/yr
15+ years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹27 L/yr - ₹34.5 L/yr

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Top skills at PwC for Principal Consultant

Leadership Development Data Management Assurance Advisory Data Analytics Business Intelligence Agile ERP Market Development EAI Usage System integration Consulting Supply Chain Architecture

Salary related reviews for PwC

3.0

Rated by 1 employees for salary & benefits

Principal Consultant in Chennai

Full Time

Other Consulting Department

4.0

• posted on 26 Dec 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

It’s a good company to work for and I sometimes it depends on the client where we are allocated to. Overall a good place to work

Skill development - Good

+4 more

Dislikes

Salary hike is not as per expectation. It’s better to get the max hike while entering the company

Principal Consultant in Kolkata

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 07 Aug 2021

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

I like the culture of inclusion. Everyones opinion matters and the partners are really interactive and encouraging.

Skill development - Excellent

+4 more

Dislikes

Work-life balance can be improved and also the management should look into review the compensation structures more practically.

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

Senior Associate in Kolkata

Full Time

Human Resources Department

4.0

• posted on 05 Feb 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Salary hike.

Salary - Good

Dislikes

Leaders are totally useless & inefficient when it comes to HR & admin Department. Shakir Iqbal, Pemanand, Karthi Palanikumar are pathetic employees and have no work ethics. Vikas Aggarwal - Director from the contingent Workforce management team is one the most incompetent leader I have seen. He regularly abuses his team & gives no growth. Should be fired immediately on compliance ground.

Skill development - Poor

+5 more

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PwC Principal Consultant Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Principal Consultant at PwC in Chennai?

The average salary of a Principal Consultant at PwC in Chennai typically ranges from ₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 7 years to 16 years).

The top 10% of Principal Consultant in Chennai at PwC earn more than ₹33.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹35.0 Lakhs per year. Principal Consultant 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 20+ PwC employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Principal Consultant at PwC in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a Principal Consultant at PwC in Chennai typically ranges from ₹1,77,940 to ₹1,84,849 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 7 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 20+ salaries received from various employees of PwC. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

What are the key skills required to be a Principal Consultant at PwC in Chennai?

To be a Principal Consultant at PwC in Chennai, the key skills required include:

- Leadership Development
- Data Management
- Assurance
- Advisory
- Data Analytics

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

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

BCG	₹29.0 Lakhs to ₹42.0 Lakhs per year
Infosys	₹16.6 Lakhs to ₹50.0 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 Consultant in companies similar to PwC in Chennai?

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

Ernst & Young	₹18.2 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹37.8 Lakhs per year
Oracle	₹12.5 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 Consultant at PwC in Chennai?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
7 years	₹24.4 Lakhs to ₹31.2 Lakhs per year
8 years	₹24.7 Lakhs to ₹31.6 Lakhs per year
9 years	₹18.8 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
10 years	₹23.0 Lakhs to ₹50.7 Lakhs per year

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PwC Principal Consultant salary in Chennai ranges between ₹18 Lakhs to ₹35 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 26 PwC latest salaries received from various employees of PwC.