Chief Software Engineer
Annual salary range
₹22 Lakhs - ₹30.9 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byChief Software Engineer Salary in Project & Program Management Department in India
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latest salaries
• updated:
21 Dec 2024
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Experience wise Chief Software Engineer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
10
years
(1
salaries)
|  ₹22 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr |
11
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹25.5 L/yr - ₹25.5 L/yr |
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12
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹25.5 L/yr - ₹25.5 L/yr |
13
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹28 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
14
years
(2
salaries)
| ₹28 L/yr - ₹30.9 L/yr |
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Chief Software Engineer Salary in
India ranges between ₹22
Lakhs to ₹30.9
Lakhs for
10 years of experience to 15 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
7 latest salaries received
from Chief Software Engineer.
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Latest annual salaries shared by Chief Software Engineers
1mo ago
Danske IT
Chief Software Engineer
14 years exp.
1mo ago
Infosys
Chief Software Engineer
13 years exp.
2mo ago
Infosys
Chief Software Engineer
13 years exp.
2mo ago
Ishida
Chief Software Engineer
15 years exp.
4mo ago
Infosys
Chief Software Engineer
14 years exp.
4mo ago
Danske IT
Chief Software Engineer
15 years exp.
5mo 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.
7mo ago
Danske IT
Chief Software Engineer
12 years exp.
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₹22 L/yr - ₹30.2 L/yr | |
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₹25.5 L/yr - ₹30.7 L/yr | |
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14 yrs
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₹27.8 L/yr - ₹35.5 L/yr | |
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Salary related reviews by similar designations like Chief Software Engineer
Danske IT
Senior Software Engineer
• posted on 13 Apr 2022
Likes
Very Good company to work with. They would need to improve in terms of compensation only. Otherwise company is excellent.
read moreDislikes
In my tenure of 3.5years, I had never found any
Danske IT
Software Engineer
• posted on 12 Apr 2022
Likes
The work life, the culture, engagement activities, Training and upskilling
Dislikes
Hikes and compensation it's average or may be good but not for guys with high standard and high skills
read moreDanske IT
Senior Software Engineer
• posted on 27 Apr 2022
Likes
The best part is company culture and work-life balance.
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 16 Apr 2021
Likes
Work life balance is the best part. Salary hike is also decent in this corono period.
read moreDislikes
SHould increase the salary of it's employees based on the experience.
Danske IT
Senior Engineer
• posted on 11 Jul 2021
Likes
Work Life balance, Job Security
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.
read moreChief Software Engineer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Chief Software Engineer
8 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Chief Software Engineer
8 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
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New Delhi
Chief Software Engineer
8 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Chief Software Engineer
8 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
Noida
Chief Software Engineer
8 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
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Chief Software Engineer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting
Chief Software Engineer
8 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
Financial Services
Chief Software Engineer
8 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
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Banking / Insurance / Accounting
Chief Software Engineer
8 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
Banking
Chief Software Engineer
8 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
Consulting
Chief Software Engineer
8 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹36 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 ₹22.0 Lakhs to ₹30.9 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 7 latest salaries received from various Chief Software Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Chief Software Engineers?
- EPAM Systems Chief Software Engineer Salary - ₹38.0 Lakhs per year
- Danske Bank Chief Software Engineer Salary - ₹31.4 Lakhs per year
- Danske IT Chief Software Engineer Salary - ₹28.7 Lakhs per year
- Samsung Research Chief Software Engineer Salary - ₹22.8 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 ₹22.0 Lakhs per year (₹1.8L per month). 10 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 ₹44.0 Lakhs per year (₹3.7L 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 44.0 Lakhs per year
- Consumer Electronics & Appliances - ₹16.0 Lakhs to 29.0 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 - ₹24.5 Lakhs to 44.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹16.5 Lakhs to 41.0 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
- Noida - ₹12.2 Lakhs to 27.0 Lakhs per year
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