Lead Developer
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₹8.4 Lakhs - ₹37.5 Lakhs
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Lead Developer Salary in India ranges between ₹8.4 Lakhs to ₹37.5 Lakhs for 5 years of experience to 13 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 4.3k latest salaries received from Lead Developer.
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₹14.5 L/yr - ₹34.5 L/yr | 1 job opening |
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₹14.5 L/yr - ₹34.8 L/yr | 1 job opening |
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₹11 L/yr - ₹26.6 L/yr | |
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₹10.9 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr | |
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₹11 L/yr - ₹26.8 L/yr | |
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Delta Air Lines
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· 4-6 years
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
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· 5-8 years
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Aurangabad
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• posted on 02 Dec 2024
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Lead Developer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
Lead Developer
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13
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Hyderabad / Secunderabad
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| Unlock ₹9.7 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
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Chennai
Lead Developer
5 -
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Pune
Lead Developer
5 -
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Noida
Lead Developer
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Lead Developer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
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IT Services & Consulting Lead Developer
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13
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Software Product Lead Developer
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Financial Services Lead Developer
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13
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Internet Lead Developer
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Analytics & KPO Lead Developer
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lead Developer Salaries
What is the salary of a Lead Developer in India?
Salary for a Lead Developer in India ranges between ₹8.4 Lakhs to ₹37.5 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 4.3k latest salaries received from various Lead Developers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Lead Developers?
- DELTA Lead Developer Salary - ₹41.9 Lakhs per year
- Delta Air Lines Lead Developer Salary - ₹41.2 Lakhs per year
- Advance Auto Parts Lead Developer Salary - ₹37.2 Lakhs per year
- TransUnion Lead Developer Salary - ₹33.9 Lakhs per year
- S&P Global Lead Developer Salary - ₹33.6 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Lead Developer in India?
Average starting Salary for Lead Developer in India is around ₹8.4 Lakhs per year (₹70.0k per month). 5 years of minimum experience is required to be a Lead Developer.
What is the highest salary for a Lead Developer in India?
Highest salary that a Lead Developer can earn is ₹48.0 Lakhs per year (₹4.0L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Lead Developer in India?
- Financial Services - ₹2.4 Lakhs to 94.0 Lakhs per year
- Internet - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 55.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 80.0 Lakhs per year
- Banking - ₹9.0 Lakhs to 47.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹0.4 Lakhs to 365.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Lead Developer in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹0.5 Lakhs to 365.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹0.4 Lakhs to 75.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹0.3 Lakhs to 62.0 Lakhs per year
- Noida - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 57.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 55.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Lead Developer?
These are the top skills of a Lead Developer based on 191 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Javascript
- Java
- HTML
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