ThoughtWorks Principal Consultant Salaries by 30+ Employees (Updated 2025)

13 - 23 years exp.

₹31.4 Lakhs - ₹1.1 Crore

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170% more than the average Principal Consultant Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 13 - 23 years of experience

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Data Science & Analytics Principal Consultant Salary 15 - 19 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹69.4 L/yr - ₹99 L/yr
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Engineering - Software & QA Principal Consultant Salary 14 - 23 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹66 L/yr - ₹94 L/yr

Last Updated: 11 Mar 2025

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Principal Consultant salary at ThoughtWorks ranges between ₹31.4 Lakhs to ₹1.1 Crore per year for employees with experience between 13 years to 23 years. Salary estimates are based on 39 latest salaries received from various employees of ThoughtWorks.

Latest annual salaries shared by ThoughtWorks Principal Consultant

1w ago

₹94 Lakhs

23 years exp.

1mo ago

₹89 Lakhs

19 years exp.

1mo ago

₹73 Lakhs

23 years exp.

2mo ago

₹61.9 Lakhs

15 years exp.

2mo ago

₹75 Lakhs

14 years exp.

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22 years exp.

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Experience wise ThoughtWorks Principal Consultant salaries

Last Updated: 11 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹51.9 L/yr - ₹1.1 Cr/yr
14 years (5 salaries)	₹42.4 L/yr - ₹97 L/yr
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15+ years (32 salaries)	₹36.4 L/yr - ₹1.1 Cr/yr

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Top skills at ThoughtWorks for Principal Consultant

Sales Support Computer science Legal Compliance Billing Continuous Integration Technical Sales Account Management Communication Skills Presales Open Source TDD Machine Learning Software Development Client Management Agile

Salary related reviews for ThoughtWorks

3.3

Rated by 6 employees for salary & benefits

Lead Consultant in New Delhi

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

2.0

• posted on 08 Oct 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

People in Gurgaon office are good. The office environment is vibrant.

Salary - Good

Dislikes

... couple of year. The leaders are like managers, there is no lead by example. 2. There has been no salary hikes for 2 years and marginal hike in the recent cyle. 3. There is emphasis on learning and development, but organization does not want to make any investment in that regard. 4. There is a concept of feedback, but only top down. The company is not in line with Industry standard of 360 degree feedback

Skill development - Bad

+3 more

Lead Consultant in Chennai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 24 Aug 2023

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good peer group Autonomy for individual to pursue different options Good pay compared to other consulting orgs

Salary - Good

+5 more

Dislikes

Environment is changing a lot in recent times We have let go of lot of people Also feel we have taken lot of staff Aug projects We bite more than we can chew

Senior QA Consultant in Pune

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 14 Oct 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Company culture is good. People help others in any challenges and to grow.

Company culture - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Salary they are not giving as expected. Appraisals are getting very low and there is very bad policy of they will give you promotion but not the salary hike.

Salary - Poor

+2 more

Lead Product Manager in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 20 Aug 2023

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Work life balance People in general Decent salary for a services org

Salary - Good

+5 more

Dislikes

Hypocricy and over the board wokeism Some of the top management in India are not fit to be in their roles Over dependence on project management these days over the core roles (dev,qa, ba)

Developer in Mumbai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 16 Jul 2023

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Team leads are good most of the time Tech stack is cutting edge but still can't learn shit due to delivery pressure

Dislikes

Salary is pretty low balled, mostly talks rather than work. Weekend work has been continuously creeping over since 1 yr. Almost every project has stupid CLT who have overpromised things and devs pay price of it.

Salary - Bad

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What is the salary of Principal Consultant at ThoughtWorks ?

The average salary of a Principal Consultant at ThoughtWorks in India typically ranges from ₹31.4 Lakhs to ₹110.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 13 years to 23 years).

The top 10% of Principal Consultant at ThoughtWorks earn more than ₹98.2 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹110.0 Lakhs per year. Principal Consultant Salaries at ThoughtWorks 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 30+ ThoughtWorks employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Principal Consultant at ThoughtWorks in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Principal Consultant at ThoughtWorks in India typically ranges from ₹4,16,957 to ₹4,29,722 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹31.4 Lakhs to ₹110.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 13 years to 23 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 30+ salaries received from various employees of ThoughtWorks. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

What are the key skills required to be a Principal Consultant at ThoughtWorks ?

To be a Principal Consultant at ThoughtWorks in india, the key skills required include:

- Sales Support
- Computer science
- Legal Compliance
- Billing
- Continuous Integration

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

What is the salary of a Principal Consultant in companies similar to ThoughtWorks in India?

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

Computacenter	₹36.0 Lakhs to ₹55.0 Lakhs per year
TransUnion	₹34.0 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year
Luxoft	₹24.0 Lakhs to ₹48.0 Lakhs per year
Synechron	₹23.0 Lakhs to ₹48.0 Lakhs per year
Allianz Technology	₹17.8 Lakhs to ₹37.0 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 Consultant at ThoughtWorks in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
13 years	₹51.9 Lakhs to ₹114.9 Lakhs per year
14 years	₹42.4 Lakhs to ₹97.0 Lakhs per year
15 years	₹36.4 Lakhs to ₹110.0 Lakhs per year

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