TCS Chennai Principal Consultant Salaries by 10 Employees (Updated 2025)

11 - 29 years exp.

₹20 Lakhs - ₹75 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

58% more than the average Principal Consultant Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 11 - 29 years of experience

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Strategic & Top Management Principal Consultant Salary 23 - 24 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹43.9 L/yr - ₹79.7 L/yr
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Consulting Principal Consultant Salary 11 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹17 L/yr - ₹51.8 L/yr

Last Updated: 20 Jan 2025

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TCS Principal Consultant Salary

11 - 29 years exp. (10 salaries)

₹20 L/yr - ₹75 L/yr

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Wipro Principal Consultant Salary 9 - 22 years exp. (221 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹37.8 L/yr 40% less	9 job openings
Infosys Principal Consultant Salary 12 - 25 years exp. (173 salaries)	₹16.6 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr 27% less	1 job opening
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Genpact Principal Consultant Salary 6 - 16 years exp. (29 salaries)	₹15 L/yr - ₹40.1 L/yr 38% less	1 job opening
Cognizant Principal Consultant Salary 10 - 17 years exp. (23 salaries)	₹11.9 L/yr - ₹25.4 L/yr 54% less
Tech Mahindra Principal Consultant Salary 17 - 25 years exp. (21 salaries)	₹21.8 L/yr - ₹46.5 L/yr 24% less
LTIMindtree Principal Consultant Salary 11 - 19 years exp. (13 salaries)	₹18.5 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr 37% less
Atos Principal Consultant Salary 16 - 25 years exp. (12 salaries)	₹26 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr 18% less
NTT Data Principal Consultant Salary 8 - 12 years exp. (10 salaries)	₹10 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr 45% less
NTT DATA, Inc. Principal Consultant Salary 6 - 12 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹10.6 L/yr - ₹15.6 L/yr 66% less

Principal Consultant salary at TCS ranges between ₹20 Lakhs to ₹75 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 11 years to 29 years. Salary estimates are based on 10 latest salaries received from various employees of TCS.

Experience wise TCS Principal Consultant salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 20 Jan 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹17 L/yr - ₹53.2 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹28.2 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr
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13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹29.7 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹31.3 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr
15+ years (9 salaries)	₹23 L/yr - ₹75 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for TCS

5.0

Rated by 1 employees for salary & benefits

Associate Consultant in Mumbai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

1.0

• posted on 06 Mar 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Nothing found yet

Dislikes

- variable pay is scam for c3a plus people - toxic environment depends on team member and client (no team work) - zero job security , they will hire you any time and fire you with no reason it's like my bat and my ball if you gave me out then I will take my bat and ball with me no body can play - no salary growth

Salary - Bad

+6 more

Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 21 Feb 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Job security as even illiterate and free loader can work as software engineer till they retire.

Job security - Good

Dislikes

They promote free loader work culture. Skill development on name only. Company culture: Toxic Salary: Even ola driver and Panipuri seller earns more with comfort. Promotions: What are that?.

Salary - Bad

+5 more

Project Manager in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

1.0

• posted on 20 Feb 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Depends on account and Manager, how good your relation is with them.

Job security - Good

Dislikes

Incase if you get low rating, please forget your whole Variable Pay for whole year. Presently TCS in not considered as work life would be good.

Salary - Bad

+2 more

Associate Consultant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

2.0

• posted on 19 Feb 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

TCS is good for freshers and juniors. its running on brand name thats it.

Dislikes

compensation is pathetic. year on year raise in compensation is very horrible. huge variable pay and its not paid above c2 level associates.

Salary - Bad

+4 more

Technical Lead in Pune

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 18 Feb 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Job security.

Job security - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

...ee, senior management takes advantage of this and just work for status meetings. There is no reward for talented folks, not getting enough salary and there is no meaning of appraisal process.

Salary - Poor

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Hello, I got 32L CTC offer from TCS as an IAM associate consultant. Is it a good package considering I have 10.9 years of experience and in IAM 3.6 years? Rest of the experience is in dot net. Also, TCS is considering 10.2 experience only as some process on their side. Please share your thoughts on the offered package and the experience part. Thank you in advance.

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TCS Principal Consultant Salary FAQs

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

The average salary of a Principal Consultant at TCS in Chennai typically ranges from ₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹75.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 11 years to 29 years).

The top 10% of Principal Consultant in Chennai at TCS earn more than ₹66.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹75.0 Lakhs per year. Principal Consultant Salaries at TCS 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 10 TCS employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Principal Consultant at TCS in Chennai typically ranges from ₹2,65,999 to ₹2,76,889 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹75.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 11 years to 29 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 10 salaries received from various employees of TCS. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

What is the salary of a Principal Consultant in companies similar to TCS in Chennai?

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

Atos	₹26.0 Lakhs to ₹45.0 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹21.8 Lakhs to ₹46.5 Lakhs per year
Infosys	₹16.6 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year
LTIMindtree	₹18.5 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year
Genpact	₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹40.1 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 TCS in Chennai?

The salary growth for a Principal Consultant at TCS 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 TCS:

Experience	Average Salary Range
11 years	₹17.0 Lakhs to ₹53.2 Lakhs per year
12 years	₹28.2 Lakhs to ₹36.0 Lakhs per year
13 years	₹29.7 Lakhs to ₹38.0 Lakhs per year
14 years	₹31.3 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year

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TCS Principal Consultant salary in Chennai ranges between ₹20 Lakhs to ₹75 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 10 TCS latest salaries received from various employees of TCS.