TCS Chennai Principal Software Engineer Salaries by 8 Employees (Updated 2025)

7 - 14 years exp.

₹26 Lakhs - ₹39 Lakhs

Avg. annual salary

Monthly In-hand Salary

10% less than the average Principal Software Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 7 - 14 years of experience

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Last Updated: 7 Mar 2025

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TCS Principal Software Engineer Salary

7 - 14 years exp. (8 salaries)

₹26 L/yr - ₹39 L/yr

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
Cognizant Principal Software Engineer Salary 10 - 16 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹16.4 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr 19% less
LTIMindtree Principal Software Engineer Salary 16 - 17 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹25 L/yr - ₹31.7 L/yr 12% more
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NielsenIQ Principal Software Engineer Salary 16 - 19 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹22.6 L/yr - ₹32.4 L/yr 3% more
Maveric Systems Principal Software Engineer Salary 5 - 14 years exp. (106 salaries)	₹7.5 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr 37% less
Fidelity Investments Principal Software Engineer Salary 8 - 17 years exp. (76 salaries)	₹19.8 L/yr - ₹54.2 L/yr 39% more

Principal Software Engineer salary at TCS ranges between ₹26 Lakhs to ₹39 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 7 years to 14 years. Salary estimates are based on 8 latest salaries received from various employees of TCS.

Experience wise TCS Principal Software Engineer salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 7 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
7 years (7 salaries)	₹11 L/yr - ₹39 L/yr
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹24.7 L/yr - ₹31.6 L/yr
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9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹24.7 L/yr - ₹31.5 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹24.6 L/yr - ₹31.4 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹24.6 L/yr - ₹31.4 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹24.5 L/yr - ₹31.3 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹24.4 L/yr - ₹31.2 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹24.4 L/yr - ₹31.2 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for TCS

Software Developer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 23 Mar 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

As you all know that TCS is one of the top most company in MNCs. Company provides good security and you will not feel pressure in work.

Job security - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Promotions, hikes and salary perspective this is top worst company in india with no hikes and promotions. They will never think about employees future and their expectations.

Salary - Bad

+2 more

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

System Engineer in Gurgaon / Gurugram

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

1.0

• posted on 01 Mar 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Don't like anything offices have spacious working desk and some chairs are good

Job security - Good

Dislikes

List is too long but I'll short with career progression in terms of salary, you'll get additional responsibilities daily but no compensation. No facilities for employees in office

Salary - Bad

+2 more

Software Developer in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 27 Feb 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

- Plenty of resources to learn from. Talent development team is actively encouraging employees to learn new tech which is very good. - People are amazing and kind. I liked everyone there. - You will get amazing role only if you are lucky. Mostly you'll get something that you don't like (for freshers ) and you can't change the role. Read cons to know why. - Great place to start career and settle at later stage of your life. Not an ideal place for in-between.

Skill development - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

...akes everyone to work in more relaxed manner. So the environment is uninspiring. - insignificant salary hike ( It doesn't beat inflation) - Takes longer time to get promoted (usually multiples of 4 years ). Your worth is measured in terms of number of years of experience only. - No support team follows proper process though they have it on paper. They'll waste your time for everything, even after leaving the company.

Salary - Poor

+3 more

System Engineer in Mumbai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 26 Feb 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Job is secure.

Job security - Good

Dislikes

...nal currency) and from that you can only get stuff that company has as merch. 3. I'm not against bulk hiring but as a consequence salary is already lower than market and since hikes are low as well so basically if you stay for couple years then you'll notice your friends with a package far greater than yourself. 4. Most work is support on old tech 5. No flexibility for WFH even if your team isn't there.

Salary - Bad

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What is the salary of Principal Software Engineer at TCS in Chennai?

The average salary of a Principal Software Engineer at TCS in Chennai typically ranges from ₹26.0 Lakhs to ₹39.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 7 years to 14 years).

The top 10% of Principal Software Engineer in Chennai at TCS earn more than ₹38.4 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹39.0 Lakhs per year. Principal Software Engineer 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 8 TCS employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Principal Software Engineer at TCS in Chennai typically ranges from ₹1,70,721 to ₹1,77,303 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹26.0 Lakhs to ₹39.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 7 years to 14 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 8 salaries received from various employees of TCS. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

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

Fidelity Investments	₹19.8 Lakhs to ₹54.2 Lakhs per year
LTIMindtree	₹25.0 Lakhs to ₹31.7 Lakhs per year
NielsenIQ	₹22.6 Lakhs to ₹32.4 Lakhs per year

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

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

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

Cognizant	₹16.4 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year
Maveric Systems	₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹22.0 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 Software Engineer at TCS in Chennai?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
7 years	₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹39.0 Lakhs per year
8 years	₹24.7 Lakhs to ₹31.6 Lakhs per year
9 years	₹24.7 Lakhs to ₹31.5 Lakhs per year
10 years	₹24.6 Lakhs to ₹31.4 Lakhs per year

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TCS Principal Software Engineer salary in Chennai ranges between ₹26 Lakhs to ₹39 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 8 TCS latest salaries received from various employees of TCS.