Dell Technologies employees working as Principal Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 119 ratings. This is 3% higher than the average of Principal Software Engineer professionals at Dell Technologies worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at ₹1,900,000 per year (estimate) and goes up to ₹0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Software Engineer at Dell Technologies is ₹286,183 per year or ₹138 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly ₹454,359 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between ₹227,638 (25th percentile) and ₹367,009 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 718 salaries submitted by Dell Technologies Principal Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.