The salary trajectory of a Principal Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at ₹2,500,000 per year (estimate) and goes up to ₹2,300,000 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Engineer at Optiv is ₹241,820 per year or ₹116 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly ₹386,205 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between ₹190,997 (25th percentile) and ₹310,773 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 5 salaries submitted by Optiv Principal Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
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