UKG Principal Software Engineer Salaries by 200+ Employees (Updated 2025)

8 - 14 years exp.

₹17 Lakhs - ₹44.2 Lakhs

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6% more than the average Principal Software Engineer Salary in Software Product Companies for 8 - 14 years of experience

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Salaries in different departments

Engineering - Software & QA Principal Software Engineer Salary 8 - 14 years exp. (226 salaries)	₹17 L/yr - ₹44.2 L/yr
IT & Information Security Principal Software Engineer Salary 9 - 13 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹27 L/yr - ₹36.7 L/yr
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Project & Program Management Principal Software Engineer Salary 8 - 14 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹24 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr
Research & Development Principal Software Engineer Salary 8 - 12 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹27 L/yr - ₹43 L/yr

Last Updated: 6 Apr 2025

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Principal Software Engineer salary at UKG ranges between ₹17 Lakhs to ₹44.2 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 8 years to 14 years. Salary estimates are based on 263 latest salaries received from various employees of UKG.

Latest annual salaries shared by UKG Principal Software Engineer

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₹35 Lakhs

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2d ago

₹31 Lakhs

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4d ago

₹37 Lakhs

11 years exp.

1w ago

₹34.5 Lakhs

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2w ago

₹33.7 Lakhs

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Experience wise UKG Principal Software Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 6 Apr 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
8 years (27 salaries)	₹17 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr
9 years (49 salaries)	₹22 L/yr - ₹41 L/yr
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10 years (70 salaries)	₹18.8 L/yr - ₹40.6 L/yr
11 years (54 salaries)	₹21.3 L/yr - ₹43.4 L/yr
12 years (41 salaries)	₹25.2 L/yr - ₹42.4 L/yr
13 years (14 salaries)	₹28.5 L/yr - ₹44.2 L/yr
14 years (8 salaries)	₹33 L/yr - ₹41.3 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for UKG

2.6

Rated by 35 employees for salary & benefits

Lead Software Engineer in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

1.0

• posted on 14 Mar 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

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Salary is good

Salary - Good

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Don’t join this company for salary and perks. The percentage hike and appraisal hike you get here is equal to the percentage of physical and mental health loss here. If you have no issues with health and work life balance then definitely join here but beware you will tested to your limits and one day definitely you will break. They fired QA but the QA managers are reframed as engineer manager and they are managing the development teams. You can think of how much they will help you if they can’t understand the work and technology. No learning opportunity you can’t even learn by your own as you will have no time even for sleep. Even if you will give 16 hours daily to this company you will be listen the words like your productivity is just 5 hours. Every team is being pushed to create AI agents without knowing the actual benefit and the area where it should be implemented. If you take leaves that are pre planned and communicated months ago, still those will not counted in sprint planning. I can go on talking about the cons.

Skill development - Bad

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Software Engineer in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 13 Mar 2025

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

...to be best in careers. Company: it celebrates success and is good to employees. Salary is satisfactory as a fresher and good culture.

Salary - Excellent

+4 more

Dislikes

Work timing: we need to connect to US Employees at night sometimes. Job Security is like you never know you are fired.

Lead Software Engineer in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

1.0

• posted on 06 Feb 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Noida Office space has some good aesthetics. Provide food, not good but you can adjust as it is free. Free cab service in Delhi, NCR, and some regions near to NCR such as faridabad. Comfortable office seatings.

Dislikes

...carrom board. If you want to downfall your career then it is best place to join. If you switch to UKG from service based then salary will be better otherwise it is less compare to other product based companies.

Salary - Poor

+6 more

Lead Software Engineer in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 28 Jun 2023

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

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Great work culture, best salary and benefits in the IT industry, good work life balance, team members are really great, employee friendly organization, free lunch, evening snacks twice a week, cab facility

Salary - Excellent

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Lead Engineer in Noida

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3.0

• posted on 29 Jun 2022

4.0

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Good work environment and culture. There is a huge cafeteria and gaming arcade. Appraisals are fair and they give good salary hike and bonus every year.

Salary - Good

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Work life balance is not good. No good support for learnings. Not good planning for the next piece of the work.

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My current CTC is ₹7,80,660, which includes a ₹1,32,000 night shift allowance, and my monthly take-home pay is ₹72,133. I have received a new job offer with a CTC of ₹10,67,231, a monthly take-home pay of ₹83,333, and 192 restricted stock units (each valued at $60, vesting 25% after one year and quarterly thereafter). This new position is closer to my home and does not involve night shifts. The offer letter is attached. I have also requested a ₹95,000 monthly salary increase and am awaiting their response. Could someone advise me on whether I should accept the new offer or remain in my current role?

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What is the salary of Principal Software Engineer at UKG ?

The average salary of a Principal Software Engineer at UKG in India typically ranges from ₹17.0 Lakhs to ₹44.2 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 8 years to 14 years).

The top 10% of Principal Software Engineer at UKG earn more than ₹38.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹42.9 Lakhs per year. Principal Software Engineer Salaries at UKG 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 200+ UKG employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Principal Software Engineer at UKG in India typically ranges from ₹2,07,501 to ₹2,15,746 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹17.0 Lakhs to ₹44.2 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 8 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 200+ salaries received from various employees of UKG. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

What are the key skills required to be a Principal Software Engineer at UKG ?

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

- AWS
- Java
- Angular
- Java
- Hibernate

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

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

Atlassian	₹65.0 Lakhs to ₹125.0 Lakhs per year
Salesforce	₹39.0 Lakhs to ₹130.0 Lakhs per year
Citrix	₹55.0 Lakhs to ₹80.0 Lakhs per year
VMware Software	₹42.0 Lakhs to ₹80.1 Lakhs per year
ServiceNow	₹39.9 Lakhs to ₹93.0 Lakhs per year

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

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

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

Finastra	₹34.0 Lakhs to ₹71.1 Lakhs per year
Automatic Data Processing (ADP)	₹35.0 Lakhs to ₹54.0 Lakhs per year
Teradata	₹15.1 Lakhs to ₹55.0 Lakhs per year
Amadeus	₹39.0 Lakhs to ₹45.4 Lakhs per year
Red Hat	₹33.9 Lakhs to ₹50.0 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 UKG in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
8 years	₹17.0 Lakhs to ₹36.0 Lakhs per year
9 years	₹22.0 Lakhs to ₹41.0 Lakhs per year
10 years	₹18.8 Lakhs to ₹40.6 Lakhs per year
11 years	₹21.3 Lakhs to ₹43.4 Lakhs per year

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UKG Principal Software Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹17 Lakhs to ₹44.2 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 263 UKG latest salaries received from various employees of UKG.