Sabre Principal Database Engineer Salaries by 4 Employees (Updated 2025)

12 - 15 years exp.

₹35 Lakhs - ₹40.5 Lakhs

Low Confidence

Salary of majority employees

Fixed (94%)

₹35.3 Lakhs

Variable (6%)

₹2.4 Lakhs

40% more than the average Principal Database Engineer Salary in Software Product Companies for 12 - 15 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Principal Database Engineer Salary 14 - 15 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹31.5 L/yr - ₹38.5 L/yr
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IT & Information Security Principal Database Engineer Salary 12 - 13 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹36.4 L/yr - ₹44.5 L/yr

Last Updated: 1 Feb 2025

Companies similar to Sabre for Principal Database Engineer

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
Oracle Principal Database Engineer Salary 7 - 16 years exp. (15 salaries)	₹18 L/yr - ₹41 L/yr 30% less	1 job opening
MicroObjects Principal Database Engineer Salary 13 - 18 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹9.4 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr 58% less
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Becton Dickinson Principal Database Engineer Salary 8 - 12 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹19.5 L/yr - ₹30.9 L/yr 36% less
Manhattan Associates Principal Database Engineer Salary 11 - 13 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹18 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr 45% less
Cvent Principal Database Engineer Salary 13 - 16 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹31.4 L/yr - ₹43 L/yr 4% more

Principal Database Engineer salary at Sabre ranges between ₹35 Lakhs to ₹40.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 12 years to 15 years. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Sabre.

Experience wise Sabre Principal Database Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 1 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹40.5 L/yr - ₹40.5 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹15.5 L/yr - ₹40.5 L/yr
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14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹35 L/yr - ₹66 L/yr
15+ years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹35 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr

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Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 16 Oct 2023

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

work life balance is great,along with leave policy. The work is decent

Company culture - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

...ty work. And recently funding is less, they are moving back to mundane projects. The salary benefits is not upto the market standards as well as perks.

Senior Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 22 Jun 2023

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Opportunity to learn amd grow Good package. They won't consider your existing offer, best offer given based on your skills and their range. With from anywhere option

Salary - Excellent

+5 more

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Post covid the industry is worst effected Job security due to uncertain condition

Software Engineer III in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 19 Aug 2023

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

1. Great work culture. 2. Pay, leave plans and other benefits are good. 3. New actions from management are winning multiple deals from existing and new customers so might be a plus point soon for the company.

Salary - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

1. Post-recent layoffs have impacted the work-life balance and less job security, but Company is aggressively looking to expand in India so Indian jobs are quite safe. 2. Most teams still use legacy code base so the tech stack can completely depend on the team you are working for.

Job security - Poor

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Full Time

Tsim Department

4.0

• posted on 07 Nov 2022

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

... recent movement of mine has not given me enough benefits with regards to money. Salary hike I got was very less.

Salary - Good

+1 more

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Don’t find my job safe

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Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 09 Dec 2022

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good pay. Work-life balance. Lots of leaves. Paternity leave option of 3 months for men. The perks are good.

Salary - Excellent

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Skill development - Poor

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What is the salary of Principal Database Engineer at Sabre ?

The average salary of a Principal Database Engineer at Sabre in India typically ranges from ₹35.0 Lakhs to ₹40.5 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 12 years to 15 years).

The top 10% of Principal Database Engineer at Sabre earn more than ₹40.5 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹40.5 Lakhs per year. Principal Database Engineer Salaries at Sabre 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 Sabre employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Principal Database Engineer at Sabre in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Principal Database Engineer at Sabre in India typically ranges from ₹2,26,362 to ₹2,35,460 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹35.0 Lakhs to ₹40.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 12 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 4 salaries received from various employees of Sabre. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

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

Cvent

₹31.4 Lakhs to ₹43.0 Lakhs per year

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

What is the salary of a Principal Database Engineer in companies similar to Sabre in India?

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

Oracle	₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹41.0 Lakhs per year
Becton Dickinson	₹19.5 Lakhs to ₹30.9 Lakhs per year
Manhattan Associates	₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year
MicroObjects	₹9.4 Lakhs to ₹20.0 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 Database Engineer at Sabre in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
12 years	₹40.5 Lakhs to ₹40.5 Lakhs per year
13 years	₹15.5 Lakhs to ₹40.5 Lakhs per year
14 years	₹35.0 Lakhs to ₹66.0 Lakhs per year
15 years	₹35.0 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year

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Sabre Principal Database Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹35 Lakhs to ₹40.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 4 Sabre latest salaries received from various employees of Sabre.