Median salary
$84,461
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$51.9k – $102k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
0.9%
5 of 560 roles
Live roles
560
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
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Principal Backend Engineer
Principal Engineer
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| GV GE Vernova | $129,981 | 2 |
|
SupplyHouse.com
|
$51,944 | 2 |
| SE Sezzle | $102,000 | 1 |
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How much do Principal Engineer roles in India pay?
The median salary for Principal Engineer roles in India is $84,461 per year. Most pay falls between $51,944 (25th percentile) and $102,000 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $51,944 to $146,100.
These figures are computed live from 560 active Principal Engineer roles in India on JobsRadar, of which 5 (0.9%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Principal Engineer roles in India include GE Vernova, Sezzle and SupplyHouse.com.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Principal Engineer salary in India?
- The median is $84,461 per year, with most pay between $51,944 and $102,000 (25th–75th percentile), based on 5 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Principal Engineer salary range in India?
- Pay ranges from about $51,944 to $146,100 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $84,461. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.