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Western Digital Principal Engineer salaries in India (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
8 - 14 years exp.
₹20 Lakhs - ₹59 Lakhs
Salary of majority employees
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₹35.9 Lakhs
Variable (14%)
₹5.8 Lakhs
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31% more than the average Principal Engineer Salary in Consumer Electronics & Appliances Companies for 8 - 14 years of experience

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Salaries in different departments

Engineering - Software & QA
Principal Engineer Salary
8 - 14 years exp. (108 salaries)
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₹20 L/yr - ₹55.5 L/yr

Research & Development
Principal Engineer Salary
8 - 11 years exp. (11 salaries)
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₹30 L/yr - ₹54 L/yr

IT & Information Security
Principal Engineer Salary
9 - 13 years exp. (6 salaries)
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₹37 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr

Engineering - Hardware & Networks
Principal Engineer Salary
10 - 14 years exp. (5 salaries)
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₹26.5 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr

Last Updated: 17 Mar 2025

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Dell Principal Engineer Salary

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OPPO Principal Engineer Salary

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Samsung Research Principal Engineer Salary

6 - 23 years exp. (7 salaries)

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₹32 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr

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Canon Principal Engineer Salary

18 - 22 years exp. (5 salaries)

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₹10.8 L/yr - ₹13.8 L/yr

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Philips Principal Engineer Salary

13 - 21 years exp. (4 salaries)

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₹27 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr

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12 - 15 years exp. (4 salaries)

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₹22.1 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr

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Carrier Principal Engineer Salary

10 - 17 years exp. (3 salaries)

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₹36 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr

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Whirlpool Principal Engineer Salary

17 - 23 years exp. (3 salaries)

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₹55 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr

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Principal Engineer salary at Western Digital ranges between ₹20 Lakhs to ₹59 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 8 years to 14 years. Salary estimates are based on 203 latest salaries received from various employees of Western Digital.

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Experience wise Western Digital Principal Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 17 Mar 2025

Experience Avg Annual Salary
8 years  (16 salaries)

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₹32.3 L/yr - ₹54 L/yr
9 years  (25 salaries)

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₹25 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr
10 years  (56 salaries)

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₹20 L/yr - ₹52 L/yr
11 years  (35 salaries)

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₹20 L/yr - ₹58 L/yr
12 years  (30 salaries)

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₹28 L/yr - ₹59 L/yr
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Top skills at Western Digital for Principal Engineer

Python I2C SPI C++ Failure Analysis Test Cases Programming Data Modeling Problem Solving Data Analytics Embedded Systems ASIC VLSI EMI Physical Design

Salary related reviews for Western Digital

3.6

Rated by 24 employees for salary & benefits

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Production, Manufacturing & Engineering Department

3.0
  •  posted on 10 May 2023

3.0
 for  Salary and Benefits

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Good package is offered at the time of joining.

Dislikes

Very minimal process and Culture is not good. Resulting in long working hours unnecessary. Collaboration is poor between teams. Appraisals and variables are skipped mostly. Growth is not great in terms of promotion and skillset both.

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  • Skill development - Poor
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Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0
  •  posted on 15 Apr 2019

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I dint liked anything due to lot of politics

  • Job security - Good

Dislikes

This is one of the worst company where the managers do lot of politics, Good compensation and hike will be given only to the persons who are close to manager. They won’t bother if you give complain also. Managers behave so cheap where you can’t expect in corporate world. You will never grow under this type of people.

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Research & Development Department

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Likes

...d. If you are a high performer you can take wfh for 1 2 months. Flexible timing If company is doing good you will get better bonus based on performance.

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Dislikes

Top management is not trustworthy. Some politics in team and manager. Less gifts and goodies. Sometimes more work pressure. Managers only focus on work.

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  • Job security - Poor

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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Salary is OK kind.

Dislikes

WDC gives random promotion, which are not related wot the work done. Employee can threaten and get promotion, can get salary hike. So deserving employees who wants to stay they remain behind while others who can get an outside offer and gets promotion and hike. No Work life balance. Management decisions are random, specifically after Khurram became SVP, he is removing all the people he does not like and promoting his favorite ones. There are many other thongs as well, but these are the ones which are important.

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Engineering - Hardware & Networks Department

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very few people are supportive, managers are good, try to understand other's problem.

  • Promotions - Good

Dislikes

Culture is very bad, I have faced discrimination and used to favour those who used to work till late night, even though people come to office on time, and judge those who come on time and leave on time. Didn't assign proper work and people use to avoid and isolate. Lot of groupism.

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  • Skill development - Bad
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Western Digital Principal Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Principal Engineer at Western Digital ?
The average salary of a Principal Engineer at Western Digital in India typically ranges from ₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹59.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 8 years to 14 years).

The top 10% of Principal Engineer at Western Digital earn more than ₹50.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹56.7 Lakhs per year. Principal Engineer Salaries at Western Digital 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+ Western Digital employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Principal Engineer at Western Digital in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Principal Engineer at Western Digital in India typically ranges from ₹2,47,415 to ₹2,57,464 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹59.0 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 Western Digital. 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 Western Digital ?
To be a Principal Engineer at Western Digital in india, the key skills required include:

  • - Python
  • - I2C
  • - SPI
  • - C++
  • - Failure Analysis

These skills are highly valued at Western Digital and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.
Which companies offer higher salaries than Western Digital for Principal Engineer in India?
Whirlpool ₹55.0 Lakhs to ₹60.0 Lakhs per year
Samsung Research ₹32.0 Lakhs to ₹51.0 Lakhs per year
Philips ₹27.0 Lakhs to ₹55.0 Lakhs per year

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

Carrier ₹36.0 Lakhs to ₹45.0 Lakhs per year
OPPO ₹29.0 Lakhs to ₹51.0 Lakhs per year
HARMAN ₹16.8 Lakhs to ₹50.6 Lakhs per year
Dell ₹17.0 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year
OnePlus ₹22.1 Lakhs to ₹42.0 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 Engineer at Western Digital in India?
The salary growth for a Principal Engineer at Western Digital depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Principal Engineer can expect the following growth trajectory at Western Digital:

Experience Average Salary Range
8 years ₹32.3 Lakhs to ₹54.0 Lakhs per year
9 years ₹25.0 Lakhs to ₹48.0 Lakhs per year
10 years ₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹52.0 Lakhs per year
11 years ₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹58.0 Lakhs per year
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