How much does a Principal Software Engineer make?
Updated 29 Jul 2021
₹23L /yr
Average Base Pay
1,607 salaries
₹9L
Low
₹23L
Average
₹42L
High
No additional cash compensation has been reported for this role
The national average salary for a Principal Software Engineer is ₹22,83,000 per year in India. Filter by location to see Principal Software Engineer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1607 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Principal Software Engineer employees.
Seniority Levels
L5
Principal Software Engineer₹23L /yr
L6
Phd Software EngineerNo Salary Reports
L7
Director of Software Engineering₹53L /yr
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3.7★
₹2L
₹45L
₹1,61,549 - ₹45,44,158 Range
4.2★
₹2L
₹50L
₹2,07,115 - ₹50,00,000 Range
3.7★
₹14L
₹50L
₹13,91,810 - ₹50,39,314 Range
4★
₹16L
₹46L
₹15,99,782 - ₹46,23,953 Range
4.2★
₹2L
₹27L
₹1,56,971 - ₹26,52,078 Range
3.6★
₹13L
₹37L
₹13,10,537 - ₹36,90,405 Range
3.8★
₹7L
₹38L
₹6,74,327 - ₹37,68,440 Range
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3.9★
₹15L
₹27L
₹15,00,000 - ₹26,59,642 Range
4.3★
₹8L
₹48L
₹8,18,941 - ₹47,70,000 Range
4.3★
₹3L
₹42L
₹3,00,000 - ₹42,46,665 Range
4.5★
₹9L
₹45L
₹8,52,771 - ₹45,06,616 Range
3.9★
₹8L
₹38L
₹7,97,391 - ₹37,65,721 Range
3.7★
First American Financial Corporation
Principal Software Engineer
₹13,38,396
/yr20 salaries
₹1L
₹19L
₹1,41,799 - ₹19,00,000 Range
4.2★
₹2L
₹2Cr
₹1,70,000 - ₹1,98,00,000 Range
4.1★
₹16L
₹31L
₹15,81,603 - ₹31,39,421 Range
3.6★
₹3L
₹33L
₹2,85,616 - ₹33,03,348 Range
4.2★
₹2L
₹4Cr
₹2,18,273 - ₹3,63,71,360 Range
4.1★
₹12L
₹36L
₹12,26,489 - ₹36,37,136 Range
3.8★
₹12L
₹3Cr
₹12,23,271 - ₹3,05,00,000 Range
3.3★
₹25L
₹70L
₹25,00,009 - ₹70,00,000 Range
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Principal Software Engineer Salaries
Frequently asked questions about a Principal Software Engineer salaries
The national average salary for a a Principal Software Engineer is ₹22,83,000 per year in India. Filter by location to see a Principal Software Engineer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1607 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Principal Software Engineer employees.
The highest salary for a a Principal Software Engineer in India is ₹41,69,603 per year.
The lowest salary for a a Principal Software Engineer in India is ₹9,00,000 per year.
Recent Salary Reports
Below are the most recent principal software engineer salary reports. Employer name has been removed to protect anonymity.
A Principal Software Engineer in the Chennai Area area reported making ₹6,81,500 per year
Job Highlights
8-10 years experience
Chennai Area area
Full-time
5001 to 10000 employees
Company - Public
A Principal Software Engineer in the Bengaluru Area area reported making ₹50,00,000 per year
Job Highlights
10+ years experience
Bengaluru Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
Company - Public
A Principal Software Engineer in the Hyderabad Area area reported making ₹1,00,000 per month
Job Highlights
Hyderabad Area area
Full-time
501 to 1000 employees
College / University
A Principal Software Engineer in the Bengaluru Area area reported making ₹20,00,000 per year
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
Bengaluru Area area
Full-time
1001 to 5000 employees
Company - Public
A Principal Software Engineer in the Mumbai Area area reported making ₹15,30,000 per year
Job Highlights
8-10 years experience
Mumbai Area area
Full-time
1001 to 5000 employees
Company - Private
A Principal Software Engineer in the Bengaluru Area area reported making ₹3,00,000 per year
Job Highlights
10+ years experience
Bengaluru Area area
Full-time
51 to 200 employees
Company - Private
A Principal Software Engineer in the Bengaluru Area area reported making ₹20,00,000 per year
Job Highlights
10+ years experience
Bengaluru Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
Company - Private
A Principal Software Engineer in the Bengaluru Area area reported making ₹39,00,000 per year
Job Highlights
10+ years experience
Bengaluru Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
A Principal Software Engineer in the Bengaluru Area area reported making ₹30,00,000 per year
Job Highlights
10+ years experience
Bengaluru Area area
Full-time
1001 to 5000 employees
Company - Public
A Principal Software Engineer in the Pune Area area reported making ₹50,00,000 per year
Additional Pay
₹5 cash bonus
Job Highlights
10+ years experience
Pune Area area
Full-time
501 to 1000 employees
Company - Private
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