Principal software engineer salary in Hyderabad, Telangana

The average salary for a Principal Software Engineer is ₹17,42,886 per year in Hyderabad, Telangana. This figure is based on 10 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 9 October 2026.

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Principal Software Engineer salaries in Hyderabad, Telangana typically range between a low of ₹11,95,343 and a high of ₹25,00,000 per year, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Principal Software Engineer in Hyderabad, Telangana include Kochi, Kerala at ₹21,95,674 per year, Ahmedabad, Gujarat at ₹21,83,752 per year and Bengaluru, Karnataka at ₹19,87,908 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Principal Software Engineer in Hyderabad, Telangana include Collins Aerospace ($22,16,667 per year) and Dell Technologies ($20,23,557 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Principal Software Engineer salary in Hyderabad, Telangana compares to related positions:

• Entry Level Software Engineer: Average ₹3,52,509 per year
• Junior Software Engineer: Average ₹5,72,315 per year
• Senior Software Engineer: Average ₹13,21,291 per year
• Software Engineer: Average ₹9,10,470 per year
• Software Engineer Intern: Average ₹94,826 per month
• Staff Software Engineer: Average ₹14,71,362 per year