SAP Principal Engineer Salaries by 7 Employees (Updated 2025)

4 - 18 years exp.

₹28 Lakhs - ₹48 Lakhs

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21% more than the average Principal Engineer Salary in Software Product Companies for 4 - 18 years of experience

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Last Updated: 19 Mar 2025

Companies similar to SAP for Principal Engineer

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Oracle Principal Engineer Salary 9 - 16 years exp. (271 salaries)	₹15 L/yr - ₹65 L/yr 3% less	2 job openings
Microsoft Corporation Principal Engineer Salary 8 - 20 years exp. (48 salaries)	₹26 L/yr - ₹90 L/yr 67% more
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OpenText Technologies Principal Engineer Salary 10 - 18 years exp. (40 salaries)	₹18.8 L/yr - ₹75.8 L/yr 15% more
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Google Principal Engineer Salary 6 - 15 years exp. (25 salaries)	₹22 L/yr - ₹80 L/yr 29% more
Amadeus Principal Engineer Salary 11 - 14 years exp. (20 salaries)	₹30 L/yr - ₹62 L/yr 21% more	1 job opening
Salesforce Principal Engineer Salary 7 - 18 years exp. (17 salaries)	₹42 L/yr - ₹1.3 Cr/yr 97% more
Oracle Financial Services Software Principal Engineer Salary 4 - 17 years exp. (10 salaries)	₹18.6 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr 38% less
Adobe Principal Engineer Salary 10 - 18 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹40 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr 28% more
VMware Software Principal Engineer Salary 9 - 13 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹43.5 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr 88% more
Temenos Principal Engineer Salary 13 - 18 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹25 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr 18% less
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Red Hat Principal Engineer Salary 4 - 16 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹23 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr 27% less
Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Principal Engineer Salary 11 - 17 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹34 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr 1% more
ivy Principal Engineer Salary 13 - 18 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹48 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr 32% more
Blue Yonder Principal Engineer Salary 7 - 15 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹69 L/yr - ₹99 L/yr 131% more

Principal Engineer salary at SAP ranges between ₹28 Lakhs to ₹48 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 4 years to 18 years. Salary estimates are based on 7 latest salaries received from various employees of SAP.

Experience wise SAP Principal Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 19 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹39 L/yr - ₹75 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹37.1 L/yr - ₹47.4 L/yr
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6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹36.7 L/yr - ₹46.9 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹36.3 L/yr - ₹46.3 L/yr
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹35.8 L/yr - ₹45.8 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹35.4 L/yr - ₹45.3 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹15.6 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹34.6 L/yr - ₹44.2 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹28 L/yr - ₹43.5 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹33.8 L/yr - ₹43.2 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹33.4 L/yr - ₹42.7 L/yr
15+ years (3 salaries)	₹32.5 L/yr - ₹36.3 L/yr

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Top skills at SAP for Principal Engineer

Cloud Javascript Rest Cloud J2Ee Tuning Core Java MVC Java Java Web Services Software Development XML Spring Java Spring Boot

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... poor hike and career growth. You feel like stuck in a particular band for ever. Moreover they have started to do cost cutting like any other companies and their salary is no more competitive in the Industry.

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Job security - Excellent

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...o exposure to AWS cloud, we use SAP BTP here. So it gets tough to change job. 2. Many employees are leaving the company because of poor salary growth. 3. They are hiring substandard employees and letting go off good ones. It will have poor impact on future projects.

Salary - Bad

Senior Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 01 Jul 2022

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Work Culture, Stability, transparency, and Learning.

Skill development - Excellent

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...-called Product based Company. Compensation is not good, I mean it's terrible. In terms of pay grade, it's lower than the Indian Service-based Company.

Salary - Bad

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5.0

• posted on 21 May 2023

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Principal Consultant in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Consulting Department

5.0

• posted on 08 Apr 2022

5.0

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At SAP India, we not only get opportunity to grow your career, but also there is plenty of push and encouragement to enhance your skills & learnings. Overall a hugely satisfying experience for me in the last 10 years at SAP.

Salary - Excellent

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...andemic, there was huge amount of travel to client site for consultants like me. Salary hikes are also only single digit percentage.

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SAP Principal Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Principal Engineer at SAP ?

The average salary of a Principal Engineer at SAP in India typically ranges from ₹28.0 Lakhs to ₹48.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 4 years to 18 years).

The top 10% of Principal Engineer at SAP earn more than ₹47.1 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹48.0 Lakhs per year. Principal Engineer Salaries at SAP 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 7 SAP employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Principal Engineer at SAP in India typically ranges from ₹2,30,222 to ₹2,39,494 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹28.0 Lakhs to ₹48.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 4 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 7 salaries received from various employees of SAP. 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 SAP ?

To be a Principal Engineer at SAP in india, the key skills required include:

- Cloud
- Javascript
- Rest
- Cloud
- J2Ee

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

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

Blue Yonder	₹69.0 Lakhs to ₹99.0 Lakhs per year
Salesforce	₹42.0 Lakhs to ₹128.6 Lakhs per year
VMware Software	₹43.5 Lakhs to ₹100.0 Lakhs per year
Microsoft Corporation	₹26.0 Lakhs to ₹90.0 Lakhs per year
ivy	₹48.0 Lakhs to ₹55.0 Lakhs per year

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

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

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

Google	₹22.0 Lakhs to ₹80.0 Lakhs per year
Adobe	₹40.0 Lakhs to ₹60.0 Lakhs per year
Amadeus	₹30.0 Lakhs to ₹62.0 Lakhs per year
OpenText Technologies	₹18.8 Lakhs to ₹75.8 Lakhs per year
Automatic Data Processing (ADP)	₹34.0 Lakhs to ₹45.0 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 SAP in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
4 years	₹39.0 Lakhs to ₹75.0 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹37.1 Lakhs to ₹47.4 Lakhs per year
6 years	₹36.7 Lakhs to ₹46.9 Lakhs per year
7 years	₹36.3 Lakhs to ₹46.3 Lakhs per year

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SAP Principal Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹28 Lakhs to ₹48 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 7 SAP latest salaries received from various employees of SAP.