Chief Software Engineer
Annual salary range
₹19.1 Lakhs - ₹35 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byChief Software Engineer Salary in India (Updated 2025)
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latest salaries
• updated:
22 Jan 2025
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Chief Software Engineer Salary in India ranges between ₹19.1 Lakhs to ₹35 Lakhs for 8 years of experience to 15 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 104 latest salaries received from Chief Software...
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| Company Name | Avg. annual salary | Open Jobs |
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15
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(85 salaries)
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₹16.5 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr | |
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13
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(13 salaries)
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₹21 L/yr - ₹38.2 L/yr | |
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24
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(10 salaries)
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₹29 L/yr - ₹52 L/yr | |
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9
yrs
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(8 salaries)
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₹17 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr | |
8 -
10
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹16 L/yr - ₹52 L/yr | |
12 -
15
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
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₹18 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr | |
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14
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exp.
(3 salaries)
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₹24 L/yr - ₹30.9 L/yr | |
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17
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₹96.9 L/yr - ₹1.1 Cr/yr | |
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9
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₹22.5 L/yr - ₹28.8 L/yr | |
Latest annual salaries shared by Chief Software Engineers
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Infosys
Chief Software Engineer
13 years exp.
1w ago
Ishida
Chief Software Engineer
15 years exp.
1w ago
Infosys
Chief Software Engineer
13 years exp.
2w ago
Infosys
Chief Software Engineer
14 years exp.
2mo ago
Danske IT
Chief Software Engineer
14 years exp.
5mo ago
Danske IT
Chief Software Engineer
15 years exp.
6mo ago
Danske IT
Chief Software Engineer
10 years exp.
6mo ago
Danske IT
Chief Software Engineer
12 years exp.
7mo ago
Ishida
Chief Software Engineer
13 years exp.
8mo ago
Danske IT
Chief Software Engineer
12 years exp.
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Chief Software Engineer salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
8
years
(6
salaries)
|  ₹16 L/yr - ₹52 L/yr |
9
years
(7
salaries)
| ₹19.1 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr |
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10
years
(11
salaries)
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
11
years
(17
salaries)
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr |
12
years
(23
salaries)
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr |
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| ₹2.8 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr |
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| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
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Danske IT
Senior Engineer
• posted on 11 Jul 2021
Likes
Work Life balance, Job Security
- Job security - Excellent
+2 more
Dislikes
Favoritism based on who knows whom and it reflects on compensation as well. Senior at top management are incapable enough to see the potential as they lacks technical knowledge to drive the project. Lot of Boot polishing is there.No Place for talented and hard working people.
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+1 more
Danske IT
Senior Software Engineer
• posted on 27 Jun 2019
Likes
Work life balance, Good compensation
- Salary - Excellent
+4 more
Dislikes
Still far way in getting quality work, most done from On-site locations.
- Job security - Bad
Danske IT
Senior Software Engineer
• posted on 27 Apr 2022
Likes
The best part is company culture and work-life balance.
- Skill development - Good
+3 more
Dislikes
...structure happened in organisational labels many times which leads job security. Salary is decent but career growth is slow.
read moreDanske IT
Software Engineer
• posted on 13 Oct 2022
Likes
Amazing work life balance. Zero micromanagement. The salary is slightly low compared to other companies but definitely better than most service based companies. Flexible work timings, some people work from 11 to 7, some from 8 to 4 and some from 9 to 5. I can also choose my hybrid work day schedule.
read more- Skill development - Good
+5 more
Dislikes
Slightly less salary compared to industry average. I didn't get any joining bonuses. Not very big on good software practices and standards.
read moreDanske IT
Software Engineer
• posted on 16 Apr 2021
Likes
Work life balance is the best part. Salary hike is also decent in this corono period.
read more- Skill development - Good
+4 more
Dislikes
SHould increase the salary of it's employees based on the experience.
Chief Software Engineer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Chief Software Engineer
9 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
Noida
Chief Software Engineer
8 -
10
years
exp.
| ₹16 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr |
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Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Chief Software Engineer
8 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹25 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr |
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Chief Software Engineer
8 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr |
New Delhi
Chief Software Engineer
12 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹16.2 L/yr - ₹28.9 L/yr |
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Chief Software Engineer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting Chief Software Engineer
9 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr |
Financial Services Chief Software Engineer
9 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr |
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Banking / Insurance / Accounting Chief Software Engineer
10 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹21 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr |
Banking Chief Software Engineer
10 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹21 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr |
Consumer Electronics & Appliances Chief Software Engineer
8 -
10
years
exp.
| ₹16 L/yr - ₹52 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chief Software Engineer Salaries
What is the salary of a Chief Software Engineer in India?
Salary for a Chief Software Engineer in India ranges between ₹19.1 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 104 latest salaries received from various Chief Software Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Chief Software Engineers?
- Danske Bank Chief Software Engineer Salary - ₹31.9 Lakhs per year
- Danske IT Chief Software Engineer Salary - ₹28.9 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Chief Software Engineer in India?
Average starting Salary for Chief Software Engineer in India is around ₹19.1 Lakhs per year (₹1.6L per month). 8 years of minimum experience is required to be a Chief Software Engineer.
What is the highest salary for a Chief Software Engineer in India?
Highest salary that a Chief Software Engineer can earn is ₹38.2 Lakhs per year (₹3.2L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Chief Software Engineer in India?
- FinTech - ₹102.0 Lakhs to 102.0 Lakhs per year
- Banking - ₹21.0 Lakhs to 38.2 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹16.5 Lakhs to 52.0 Lakhs per year
- Consumer Electronics & Appliances - ₹16.0 Lakhs to 52.0 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹18.0 Lakhs to 20.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Chief Software Engineer in India?
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹25.0 Lakhs to 44.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹16.5 Lakhs to 52.0 Lakhs per year
- Noida - ₹12.2 Lakhs to 32.0 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹18.0 Lakhs to 29.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹18.0 Lakhs to 25.1 Lakhs per year
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