VA Tech Wabag Chennai Principal Engineer Salaries by 50+ Employees (Updated 2025)

8 - 16 years exp.

₹7.5 Lakhs - ₹15.3 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

59% less than the average Principal Engineer Salary in Waste Management Companies for 8 - 16 years of experience

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Salaries in different departments

Construction & Site Engineering Principal Engineer Salary 8 - 15 years exp. (11 salaries)	₹7.5 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr
Research & Development Principal Engineer Salary 8 - 14 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹9 L/yr - ₹15.3 L/yr
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Procurement & Supply Chain Principal Engineer Salary 10 - 16 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹7.6 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr
Project & Program Management Principal Engineer Salary 8 - 16 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹10.2 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
Engineering - Software & QA Principal Engineer Salary 10 - 11 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹11.1 L/yr - ₹12.2 L/yr

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Last Updated: 26 Feb 2025

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VA Tech Wabag Principal Engineer Salary

8 - 16 years exp. (50 salaries)

₹7.5 L/yr - ₹15.3 L/yr

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
Saipem Principal Engineer Salary 10 - 17 years exp. (165 salaries)	₹11 L/yr - ₹29.5 L/yr 69% more
Jasmin Infotech Principal Engineer Salary 6 - 11 years exp. (94 salaries)	₹7.6 L/yr - ₹20.1 L/yr 43% more
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Verizon Principal Engineer Salary 11 - 20 years exp. (39 salaries)	₹28.1 L/yr - ₹54 L/yr 257% more	5 job openings
NatWest Group Principal Engineer Salary 12 - 20 years exp. (30 salaries)	₹25.5 L/yr - ₹46 L/yr 227% more
Mahindra & Mahindra Principal Engineer Salary 14 - 23 years exp. (29 salaries)	₹29 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr 284% more	2 job openings

Principal Engineer salary at VA Tech Wabag ranges between ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹15.3 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 8 years to 16 years. Salary estimates are based on 50 latest salaries received from various employees of VA Tech Wabag.

Experience wise VA Tech Wabag Principal Engineer salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 26 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
8 years (5 salaries)	₹7.7 L/yr - ₹11.4 L/yr
9 years (4 salaries)	₹9 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr
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10 years (8 salaries)	₹9 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr
11 years (4 salaries)	₹10.3 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr
12 years (6 salaries)	₹7.6 L/yr - ₹15.3 L/yr
13 years (5 salaries)	₹7.5 L/yr - ₹11.7 L/yr
14 years (4 salaries)	₹8.6 L/yr - ₹14.3 L/yr
15+ years (14 salaries)	₹8.8 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr

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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

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3.3

Rated by 7 employees for salary & benefits

Senior Engineer in Vadodara

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

Salary - Poor

+1 more

Senior Engineer in Chennai

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.

Salary - Bad

+6 more

Senior Engineer in Pune

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

Salary - Bad

+5 more

Senior Sales Manager in Chennai

Full Time

Sales & Business Development Department

3.0

• posted on 14 Feb 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Lots of project to work on providing experience in multifaceted dimensions

Skill development - Good

Dislikes

Too much office politics, promotions only if you know buttering, salary is delayed, full and final takes more than years to settle, VP, PR and bonus are not given based on some reason or other

Salary - Bad

+4 more

Senior System Administrator in Chennai

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.

Skill development - Excellent

+4 more

Dislikes

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

Salary - Poor

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What is the salary of Principal Engineer at VA Tech Wabag in Chennai?

The average salary of a Principal Engineer at VA Tech Wabag in Chennai typically ranges from ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹15.3 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 8 years to 16 years).

The top 10% of Principal Engineer in Chennai at VA Tech Wabag earn more than ₹13.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹15.3 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 50+ VA Tech Wabag employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Principal Engineer at VA Tech Wabag in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a Principal Engineer at VA Tech Wabag in Chennai typically ranges from ₹80,617 to ₹82,717 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹15.3 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 50+ 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 in Chennai?

To be a Principal Engineer at VA Tech Wabag in Chennai, 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?

Mahindra & Mahindra	₹29.0 Lakhs to ₹55.0 Lakhs per year
Verizon	₹28.1 Lakhs to ₹54.0 Lakhs per year
NatWest Group	₹25.5 Lakhs to ₹46.0 Lakhs per year
Saipem	₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹29.5 Lakhs per year
Jasmin Infotech	₹7.6 Lakhs to ₹20.1 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.

How the salary growth look like for a Principal Engineer at VA Tech Wabag in Chennai?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
8 years	₹7.7 Lakhs to ₹11.4 Lakhs per year
9 years	₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹13.0 Lakhs per year
10 years	₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹12.5 Lakhs per year
11 years	₹10.3 Lakhs to ₹13.0 Lakhs per year

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VA Tech Wabag Principal Engineer salary in Chennai ranges between ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹15.3 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 50 VA Tech Wabag latest salaries received from various employees of VA Tech Wabag.

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