Upload Button Icon Add office photos
Engaged Employer

i

This company page is being actively managed by VA Tech Wabag Team. If you also belong to the team, you can get access from here

VA Tech Wabag Verified Tick

Compare button icon Compare button icon Compare
filter salariesFilter salaries by

VA Tech Wabag Principal Engineer salaries in India (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
8 - 16 years exp.
₹7.5 Lakhs - ₹16.5 Lakhs
Salary of majority employees
unlock blur
unlock blur

62% less than the average Principal Engineer Salary in Waste Management Companies for 8 - 16 years of experience

Interested in this particular role? 4 job openings

Salaries in different departments

Construction & Site Engineering
Principal Engineer Salary
8 - 15 years exp. (18 salaries)
unlock-blur

₹7.5 L/yr - ₹13.7 L/yr

Research & Development
Principal Engineer Salary
8 - 15 years exp. (16 salaries)
unlock-blur

₹8 L/yr - ₹15.3 L/yr

Project & Program Management
Principal Engineer Salary
8 - 16 years exp. (10 salaries)
unlock-blur

₹9.1 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr

Procurement & Supply Chain
Principal Engineer Salary
10 - 16 years exp. (8 salaries)
unlock-blur

₹7.6 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr

Engineering - Software & QA
Principal Engineer Salary
9 - 11 years exp. (3 salaries)
unlock-blur

₹11.7 L/yr - ₹12.8 L/yr

View all

Last Updated: 26 Feb 2025

Companies similar to VA Tech Wabag for Principal Engineer

Company name Avg Annual Salary Open Jobs
unlock blur

₹5.4 L/yr - ₹6.9 L/yr

arrow icon 50% less
unlock blur

₹24 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr

arrow icon 142% more
Logo
Tata Projects Principal Engineer Salary

15 - 17 years exp. (5 salaries)

unlock blur

₹14.8 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr

arrow icon 37% more
Logo
Itron Principal Engineer Salary

11 - 15 years exp. (8 salaries)

unlock blur

₹19 L/yr - ₹47.5 L/yr

arrow icon 173% more
unlock blur

₹16.5 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr

arrow icon 72% more
Logo
Clean Harbors Principal Engineer Salary

8 - 13 years exp. (5 salaries)

unlock blur

₹15 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr

arrow icon 117% more
Principal Engineer salary at VA Tech Wabag ranges between ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹16.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 8 years to 16 years. Salary estimates are based on 77 latest salaries received from various employees of VA Tech Wabag.

Latest annual salaries shared by VA Tech Wabag Principal Engineer

3d ago
avg blur mobile
16 years exp.
2w ago
avg blur mobile
9 years exp.
3w ago
avg blur mobile
9 years exp.
1mo ago
avg blur mobile
8 years exp.
1mo ago
avg blur mobile
16 years exp.
1mo ago
avg blur mobile
15 years exp.
2mo ago
avg blur mobile
16 years exp.
6mo ago
avg blur mobile
12 years exp.
6mo ago
avg blur mobile
10 years exp.
6mo ago
avg blur mobile
16 years exp.

Experience wise VA Tech Wabag Principal Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 26 Feb 2025

Experience Avg Annual Salary
8 years  (7 salaries)

unlock blur

₹7.7 L/yr - ₹11.7 L/yr
9 years  (7 salaries)

unlock blur

₹9 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr
10 years  (12 salaries)

unlock blur

₹8 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr
11 years  (7 salaries)

unlock blur

₹9.4 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr
12 years  (9 salaries)

unlock blur

₹7.6 L/yr - ₹15.3 L/yr
View all

Similar Designation salaries in VA Tech Wabag

Senior Engineer Salary
(59 salaries)
unlock blur
₹5 L/yr - ₹10.5 L/yr
Lead Engineer Salary
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
unlock blur
₹9 L/yr - ₹11.5 L/yr
unlock blur
₹2 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr
Project Manager Salary
(19 salaries)
unlock blur
₹9 L/yr - ₹23.5 L/yr
Team Lead Salary
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
unlock blur
₹7.1 L/yr - ₹9.1 L/yr
Senior Associate Salary
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
unlock blur
₹7.7 L/yr - ₹9.9 L/yr

Top skills at VA Tech Wabag for Principal Engineer

ERP Systems Civil Engineering Quality Assurance Water Treatment Plant Corporate Medical Billing API Structural Analysis Risk Management API Civil Engineering Risk Management Cdm Cdm Isometrics

Salary related reviews for VA Tech Wabag

3.6

Rated by 11 employees for salary & benefits

Full Time

 · 

Production, Manufacturing & Engineering Department

4.0
  •  posted on 21 Dec 2023

2.0
 for  Salary and Benefits

Likes

Nice learning culture New technologies to be learnt Regular learning sessions Thorough project reviews

  • Skill development - Excellent
  • +2 more

Dislikes

Too much project review Salary scale very low Salary rarely on time Though Saturdays are officialy off, but people are forcefully called onto office on saturdays Work life balance not good Promotions are based on favourism(Chennai people more in good books) not hard work Pathetic spineless bosses Other than MD no body can take decision for even 1 rupee

read more
  • Salary - Poor
  • +1 more

Full Time

 · 

Site Department

2.0
  •  posted on 29 Jul 2023

1.0
 for  Salary and Benefits

Likes

Opportunity given by the company for the learnings of the trainees.

Dislikes

No on time salary. No WFH even during COVID. Treating trainees as machines and very late in reimbursement of work related expenses. Not listening to the trainees feedbacks.

read more
  • Salary - Bad
  • +6 more

Projects Department

2.0
  •  posted on 23 Dec 2020

1.0
 for  Salary and Benefits

Likes

Not much

Dislikes

...any culture. People shout on top of their lungs in abusive languages. No ethics. Settled final salary amount after 1.5 years of leaving the company. Management extremely biased

read more
  • Salary - Bad
  • +5 more

Full Time

 · 

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

3.0
  •  posted on 04 Jun 2022

2.0
 for  Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good team, Good place for professional career growth, won't have any work pressure. We can have chance to learn lot. Good CIO.

read more
  • Skill development - Excellent
  • +4 more

Dislikes

We can't expect Salary ontime. Salary will credit but no guarantee when it will credit.

read more
  • Salary - Poor
  • +1 more

Full Time

 · 

Construction & Site Engineering Department

5.0
  •  posted on 24 May 2022

5.0
 for  Salary and Benefits

Likes

Excellent working environment, equally opportunity to excel. Need based training to enhance the skill. Flexible timing balanced family life.

read more
  • Salary - Excellent
  • +6 more

Dislikes

Delay Salary (approx 20-25 days) is only problem which we are facing continuosly.

read more
see more salary related reviews

Discover interview dos and don'ts from real experiences

VA Tech Wabag Principal Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Principal Engineer at VA Tech Wabag ?
The average salary of a Principal Engineer at VA Tech Wabag in India typically ranges from ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹16.5 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 8 years to 16 years).

The top 10% of Principal Engineer at VA Tech Wabag earn more than ₹13.6 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹16.2 Lakhs per year. Principal Engineer Salaries at VA Tech Wabag 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 70+ VA Tech Wabag employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Principal Engineer at VA Tech Wabag in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Principal Engineer at VA Tech Wabag in India typically ranges from ₹85,395 to ₹87,630 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹16.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 8 years to 16 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 70+ salaries received from various employees of VA Tech Wabag. 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 VA Tech Wabag ?
To be a Principal Engineer at VA Tech Wabag in india, the key skills required include:

  • - ERP Systems
  • - Civil Engineering
  • - Quality Assurance
  • - Water Treatment Plant
  • - Corporate

These skills are highly valued at VA Tech Wabag and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.
Which companies offer higher salaries than VA Tech Wabag for Principal Engineer in India?
Itron ₹19.0 Lakhs to ₹47.5 Lakhs per year
Larsen & Toubro Limited ₹24.0 Lakhs to ₹45.0 Lakhs per year
Clean Harbors ₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹36.0 Lakhs per year
WM Universal Solutions Private Limited ₹16.5 Lakhs to ₹26.0 Lakhs per year
Tata Projects ₹14.8 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year

These companies are known for offering competitive compensation packages that can exceed the salary offered by VA Tech Wabag, depending on the role and experience level.
What is the salary of a Principal Engineer in companies similar to VA Tech Wabag in India?
The salary of a Principal Engineer at companies similar to VA Tech Wabag in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Thermax Limited ₹5.4 Lakhs to ₹6.9 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 VA Tech Wabag in India?
The salary growth for a Principal Engineer at VA Tech Wabag depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Principal Engineer can expect the following growth trajectory at VA Tech Wabag:

Experience Average Salary Range
8 years ₹7.7 Lakhs to ₹11.7 Lakhs per year
9 years ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹13.0 Lakhs per year
10 years ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹12.5 Lakhs per year
11 years ₹9.4 Lakhs to ₹16.5 Lakhs per year
and so on.

Tell us how to improve this page.

VA Tech Wabag Principal Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹16.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 77 VA Tech Wabag latest salaries received from various employees of VA Tech Wabag.