Director Software Engineering
Annual salary range
₹30 Lakhs - ₹1.2 Crore
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• updated:
16 Feb 2025
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Director Software Engineering Salary in Chennai ranges between ₹30 Lakhs to ₹1.2 Crore for 16 years of experience to 23 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 19 latest salaries received from Director Software...
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₹1 Cr/yr - ₹2.2 Cr/yr | |
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₹48 L/yr - ₹94 L/yr | |
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₹47.5 L/yr - ₹52.5 L/yr | |
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₹41.9 L/yr - ₹53.5 L/yr | |
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₹1.4 Cr/yr - ₹1.6 Cr/yr | |
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₹27 L/yr - ₹34.5 L/yr | |
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₹43.2 L/yr - ₹55.2 L/yr | |
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₹71.3 L/yr - ₹78.8 L/yr | |
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₹74.1 L/yr - ₹81.9 L/yr | |
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₹35.1 L/yr - ₹44.9 L/yr | |
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24 years exp.
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Director Software Engineering
18 years exp.
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Director Software Engineering salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
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15+
years
(19
salaries)
| ₹30 L/yr - ₹1.2 Cr/yr |
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Director Software Engineering
· 10-15 years
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Mumbai
Director Software Engineering
· 20-22 years
Dell International Services India Private Limited
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Director Software Engineering
· 13-18 years
PEPSICO GLOBAL BUSINESS SERVICES INDIA LLP
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
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Director Software Engineering Salary In Other Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
Director Software Engineering
15 -
24
years
exp.
| ₹24 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Director Software Engineering
15 -
24
years
exp.
| ₹33.4 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
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Pune
Director Software Engineering
15 -
24
years
exp.
| ₹35 L/yr - ₹95 L/yr |
Noida
Director Software Engineering
15 -
23
years
exp.
| ₹30 L/yr - ₹98 L/yr |
New Delhi
Director Software Engineering
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23
years
exp.
| ₹27 L/yr - ₹99 L/yr |
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Director Software Engineering Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
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Software Product Director Software Engineering
15 -
24
years
exp.
| ₹34 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
Internet Director Software Engineering
15 -
24
years
exp.
| ₹36 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
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IT Services & Consulting Director Software Engineering
15 -
24
years
exp.
| ₹35 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
Hardware & Networking Director Software Engineering
15 -
24
years
exp.
| ₹42 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
Financial Services Director Software Engineering
15 -
24
years
exp.
| ₹36 L/yr - ₹99 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Director Software Engineering Salaries
What is the salary of a Director Software Engineering in India?
Salary for a Director Software Engineering in India ranges between ₹30.0 Lakhs to ₹123.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 19 latest salaries received from various Director Software Engineerings across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Director Software Engineerings?
- ServiceNow Director Software Engineering Salary - ₹170.0 Lakhs per year
- Qualcomm Director Software Engineering Salary - ₹148.3 Lakhs per year
- RSA Security Director Software Engineering Salary - ₹108.3 Lakhs per year
- Microsoft Corporation Director Software Engineering Salary - ₹108.2 Lakhs per year
- Intel Director Software Engineering Salary - ₹100.7 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Director Software Engineering in India?
Average starting Salary for Director Software Engineering in India is around ₹30.0 Lakhs per year (₹2.5L per month). 16 years of minimum experience is required to be a Director Software Engineering.
What is the highest salary for a Director Software Engineering in India?
Highest salary that a Director Software Engineering can earn is ₹250.0 Lakhs per year (₹20.8L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Director Software Engineering in India?
- Semiconductors - ₹100.0 Lakhs to 222.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹35.0 Lakhs to 94.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹30.0 Lakhs to 46.5 Lakhs per year
- Clinical Research - ₹30.0 Lakhs to 30.0 Lakhs per year
- Management Consulting - ₹30.0 Lakhs to 30.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Director Software Engineering in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 250.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹25.0 Lakhs to 200.0 Lakhs per year
- Noida - ₹27.0 Lakhs to 100.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹8.3 Lakhs to 470.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹21.0 Lakhs to 101.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Director Software Engineering?
These are the top skills of a Director Software Engineering based on 15 jobs posted by employers.
- Salesforce
- Python
- Javascript
- Java
- Agile Coaching
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