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TCS Principal Consultant salaries in India (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
9 - 29 years exp.
₹17.7 Lakhs - ₹72.3 Lakhs
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Principal Consultant Salary at TCS ranges between ₹17.7 Lakhs to ₹72.3 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 9 years to 29 years. Salary estimates are based on 97 latest salaries received from various... Read more

50% more than the average Principal Consultant Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 9 - 29 years of experience

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9 years  (15 salaries)

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₹19 L/yr - ₹58.3 L/yr
10 years  (6 salaries)

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₹18 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr
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11 years  (7 salaries)

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₹27.7 L/yr - ₹35.4 L/yr
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₹17.5 L/yr - ₹41.3 L/yr
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₹28.1 L/yr - ₹35.9 L/yr
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₹20.2 L/yr - ₹75 L/yr
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1.5

Rated by 3 employees for salary & benefits

Associate Consultant in Mumbai

Full Time

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Project & Program Management Department

1.0
  •  updated on 01 May 2025

1.0
 for  Salary and Benefits

Likes

Probable onsite opportunity.

  • Job security - Excellent
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Dislikes

Low salary. Extremely delayed promotions. Extremely low variable payout. Unethical seniors- often false promises of promotion and onsite are offered to allure employees in joining project. Long working hours expectation. Supervisors call you at unearthly hours. Goals and Attributes are set at the last moment during appraisal time and often set as per the decision made on your band. If a low band is decided for you, then un realistic goals are set for you. Highly demotivating work environment.

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  • Salary - Bad
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Associate Consultant in Chennai

Full Time

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

1.0
  •  updated on 24 Apr 2025

1.0
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Likes

Job security even on bench time

  • Job security - Good

Dislikes

...rtiallity in annual appraisal by manager for even to ones work hard dedicatedly. No hike or promotions. Only 15 to 20% Variable will be paid out even at project.

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Technical Manager in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

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Project & Program Management Department

2.0
  •  updated on 23 Apr 2025

1.0
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Health insurance policy is good

  • Job security - Good
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...quartery variable 70 perecent of employees will get only 20 percent of variable. Salary structure is very bad, basic is less obviously hra and pf is less. 90 percent of managers are un skilled resource managers either from support background or stick to tcs from long time. Resource management group, hr people are there like govt employees they follow 1990 rules. Don't join for onsite opportunity.

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Senior Associate in New Delhi

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Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

1.0
  •  updated on 05 Apr 2025

1.0
 for  Salary and Benefits

Likes

Little job security unless and until you don't violate company security policy noone will fire you.

  • Job security - Good

Dislikes

Paying low salary to existing employees and hiring outside candidates in average package. And giving yearly hike of just 2-3% however in media they will show 7-10% sometimes more. Higher management doesn't bother about you. They want their work done. Most of the higher management company working on toxic behaviour. A lot of people are on bench some are since year. Average bench period 3months min. Doesn't have anything any project.

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Associate Consultant in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

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Merchandising, Retail & eCommerce Department

1.0
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1.0
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Job security

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...m. they dont give value for the employee carrier they just want their billing . I found there is no carrier growth technically because they will allocate the project which are irrelevant to our core skills they is no hikes , i don't see any hike for my salary for last 4 years and nowadays they are not paying variable pay RMG is not allow to tag to right projects where we get onsite opportunities

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TCS Principal Consultant Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Principal Consultant at TCS ?
The average salary of a Principal Consultant at TCS in India typically ranges from ₹17.7 Lakhs to ₹72.3 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 9 years to 29 years).

The top 10% of Principal Consultant at TCS earn more than ₹60.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹92.1 Lakhs per year. Principal Consultant Salaries at TCS can be higher or lower depending on factors such as the specific team, level of experience, and additional benefits like bonuses and stock options.

These estimates are based on salary data submitted by 90+ TCS employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Principal Consultant at TCS in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Principal Consultant at TCS in India typically ranges from ₹2,53,940 to ₹2,64,284 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹17.7 Lakhs to ₹72.3 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 9 years to 29 years.The take-home salary is calculated after accounting for standard deductions such as taxes, provident fund (PF), and insurance. Salary estimates are based on 90+ salaries received from various employees of TCS. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.
What is the salary of a Principal Consultant in companies similar to TCS in India?
The salary of a Principal Consultant at companies similar to TCS in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

HCL Group ₹34.7 Lakhs to ₹53.0 Lakhs per year
Atos ₹21.0 Lakhs to ₹47.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture ₹19.0 Lakhs to ₹49.9 Lakhs per year
Infosys ₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹52.0 Lakhs per year
IBM ₹14.1 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year

These companies, which operate in similar sectors, offer competitive salaries, although the range can vary based on the company and individual experience levels.
How the salary growth look like for a Principal Consultant at TCS in India?
The salary growth for a Principal Consultant at TCS depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Principal Consultant can expect the following growth trajectory at TCS:

Experience Average Salary Range
9 years ₹19.0 Lakhs to ₹58.3 Lakhs per year
10 years ₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹36.0 Lakhs per year
11 years ₹15.1 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year
12 years ₹27.7 Lakhs to ₹35.4 Lakhs per year
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