Thales Principal Engineer Salaries by 10+ Employees (Updated 2025)

12 - 18 years exp.

₹17.2 Lakhs - ₹55 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

17% more than the average Principal Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 12 - 18 years of experience

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Last Updated: 11 Mar 2025

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DXC Technology Principal Engineer Salary 13 - 20 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹23.4 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr At par
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Principal Engineer salary at Thales ranges between ₹17.2 Lakhs to ₹55 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 12 years to 18 years. Salary estimates are based on 13 latest salaries received from various employees of Thales.

Experience wise Thales Principal Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 11 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹18 L/yr - ₹64.5 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹18 L/yr - ₹65.1 L/yr
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14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹32.9 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr
15+ years (10 salaries)	₹19.5 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr

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Top skills at Thales for Principal Engineer

Aerospace GIT Avionics Java Maven FPGA Python VHDL Social Work C++ Perl FPGA Avionics Agile VHDL

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Senior Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Hardware & Networks Department

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• posted on 09 Feb 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

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Good team members French counter part is very supportive Great work life balance

Work-life balance - Excellent

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... seen people complaint about the same to higher management too, but no changes. I even stopped refering my friends to this company, despite having very good referral bonus.

Skill development - Poor

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Software Engineer in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

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• posted on 12 Jun 2022

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All people across teams are very comfortable to reach out. Best work culture and work experience , not taking compensation in consideration

Skill development - Excellent

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Work and culture wise , nothing to dislike. All the best quality are already there.

Salary - Poor

Technical Lead in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Hardware & Networks Department

3.0

• posted on 11 Oct 2023

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for Salary and Benefits

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WLB, Salary on time, promotions in case you are licker

Salary - Good

Dislikes

Job security - Cloud OTA is worst project, nobody knows anything but expectations would be like you have to do everything. The one who knows won’t tell you anything. Learning- migration work from old legacy to so called Cloud. You won’t do anything new just some line of codes, no cloud exposure. No new tech. Politics - “Ek_bihar_sab_pe_bhari” So if you want to survive keep good terms with this guy.

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Project Manager in Bangalore / Bengaluru

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Aviation & Aerospace Department

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Thales Principal Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Principal Engineer at Thales ?

The average salary of a Principal Engineer at Thales in India typically ranges from ₹17.2 Lakhs to ₹55.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 12 years to 18 years).

The top 10% of Principal Engineer at Thales earn more than ₹52.5 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹55.0 Lakhs per year. Principal Engineer Salaries at Thales 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+ Thales employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Principal Engineer at Thales in India typically ranges from ₹2,22,539 to ₹2,31,465 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹17.2 Lakhs to ₹55.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 12 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 10+ salaries received from various employees of Thales. 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 Thales ?

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

- Aerospace
- GIT
- Avionics
- Java
- Maven

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

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

Optum Global Solutions	₹39.5 Lakhs to ₹75.0 Lakhs per year
Hewlett Packard Enterprise	₹26.0 Lakhs to ₹85.0 Lakhs per year
HERE Technologies	₹32.8 Lakhs to ₹64.6 Lakhs per year
IBM	₹24.0 Lakhs to ₹64.6 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology	₹23.4 Lakhs to ₹48.0 Lakhs per year

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

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

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

Capgemini	₹25.2 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year
Xoriant	₹32.0 Lakhs to ₹34.0 Lakhs per year
Dell R&D Center	₹21.2 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹11.7 Lakhs to ₹44.6 Lakhs per year
Genpact	₹22.5 Lakhs to ₹37.1 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 Engineer at Thales in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
12 years	₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹64.5 Lakhs per year
13 years	₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹65.1 Lakhs per year
14 years	₹32.9 Lakhs to ₹42.0 Lakhs per year
15 years	₹19.5 Lakhs to ₹55.0 Lakhs per year

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Thales Principal Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹17.2 Lakhs to ₹55 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 13 Thales latest salaries received from various employees of Thales.