Lead Software Engineer
Annual salary range
₹9.6 Lakhs - ₹41.4 Lakhs
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• updated:
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Experience wise Lead Software Engineer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
4
years
(239
salaries)
|  ₹9.6 L/yr - ₹41 L/yr |
5
years
(1.9k
salaries)
| ₹9.6 L/yr - ₹40.2 L/yr |
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6
years
(2.2k
salaries)
| ₹9.6 L/yr - ₹41.1 L/yr |
7
years
(2.7k
salaries)
| ₹9.6 L/yr - ₹41.2 L/yr |
8
years
(3.3k
salaries)
| ₹9.6 L/yr - ₹41 L/yr |
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Lead Software Engineer Salary in
India ranges between ₹9.6
Lakhs to ₹41.4
Lakhs for
4 years of experience to 12 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
19.9k latest salaries received
from Lead Software Engineer.
Lead Software Engineer salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Engineering - Software & QA
Lead Software Engineer Salary
4 - 12
years
exp.
(15.5k
salaries)
| ₹9.6 L/yr - ₹41.4 L/yr |
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IT & Information Security
Lead Software Engineer Salary
4 - 12
years
exp.
(428
salaries)
| ₹9.6 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
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Lead Software Engineer
· 10-13 years
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Pune
Lead Software Engineer
· 5-7 years
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Chennai
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Senior Software Engineer
• posted on 30 Sep 2024
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At Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), employees appreciate the global exposure, diverse work environment, and strong emphasis on learning and development. The company offers job stability, flexible work options, and opportunities for career growth, all while fostering collaboration across regions, making it a rewarding place to work.
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... the workload can be manageable, project deadlines can sometimes lead to stress. Compensation may also be viewed as less competitive compared to other firms, affecting employee satisfaction regarding pay.
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Senior Software Engineer
• posted on 11 Dec 2024
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I appreciate the work culture at Tietoevry along with this the collaborative work environment where teamwork & innovation are encouraged. There are lots of opportunities to work on challenging projects which helps us contribute and learn. Additionally, the focus on professional growth & support from leadership does have a sense of belonging & motivation. The work life balance is the highlight which you can consider while opting to work at Tietoevry.
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...ment at Tietoevry there are always few areas of improvement in any organization. One such is not utilizing the potential of an employee and shifting projects on his work expertise along with that pay scale which can be made slightly in between the market standards not high not low just fair pay scale
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Associate Software Engineer
• posted on 23 Oct 2024
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The income
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...nt in a single topic and then they blame you for not working as per expectation. There is close to no salary hike after year end and getting a bonus is like a dream. Overall, if you are lucky enough, you won't go through all this but there is always a risk of this happening.
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Senior Software Engineer
• posted on 08 Dec 2024
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Job security and work culture are great. There is scope of learning as well, it purely depends on project basis.
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There is no proper management in projects. Rating and salary hike at junior levels are not good.
read moreOpenText Technologies
Software Engineer
• posted on 09 Oct 2024
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Low pressure, great work life balance , great people, good compensation. Good benefits. I can really call this place my home.
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Appraisal cycle and hikes. Company is not growing as a tech company should.
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Lead Software Engineer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹10.3 L/yr - ₹44.9 L/yr |
Pune
Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹8.7 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr |
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Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹39.9 L/yr |
Chennai
Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹8.2 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr |
Noida
Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹11 L/yr - ₹39 L/yr |
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Lead Software Engineer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting
Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹8.8 L/yr - ₹37.5 L/yr |
Software Product
Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹8.5 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
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Internet
Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹11.1 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
Emerging Technologies
Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹8 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
Financial Services
Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lead Software Engineer Salaries
What is the salary of a Lead Software Engineer in India?
Salary for a Lead Software Engineer in India ranges between ₹9.6 Lakhs to ₹41.4 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 19.9k latest salaries received from various Lead Software Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Lead Software Engineers?
- Go-Jek Lead Software Engineer Salary - ₹56.7 Lakhs per year
- Razorpay Lead Software Engineer Salary - ₹52.7 Lakhs per year
- Franklin Templeton Investments Lead Software Engineer Salary - ₹50.3 Lakhs per year
- Google Lead Software Engineer Salary - ₹50.3 Lakhs per year
- Q2 Software Lead Software Engineer Salary - ₹45.6 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Lead Software Engineer in India?
Average starting Salary for Lead Software Engineer in India is around ₹9.6 Lakhs per year (₹80.0k per month). 4 years of minimum experience is required to be a Lead Software Engineer.
What is the highest salary for a Lead Software Engineer in India?
Highest salary that a Lead Software Engineer can earn is ₹82.0 Lakhs per year (₹6.8L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Lead Software Engineer in India?
- Internet - ₹3.2 Lakhs to 166.0 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹0.4 Lakhs to 165.0 Lakhs per year
- FinTech - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 110.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 197.6 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 337.3 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Lead Software Engineer in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹0.8 Lakhs to 335.3 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 180.0 Lakhs per year
- Noida - ₹0.6 Lakhs to 80.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 337.3 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹2.0 Lakhs to 80.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Lead Software Engineer?
These are the top skills of a Lead Software Engineer based on 447 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Javascript
- Java
- Troubleshooting
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