Lead Software Engineer
Annual salary range
₹9.1 Lakhs - ₹31 Lakhs
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Experience wise Lead Software Engineer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
4
years
(1
salaries)
|  ₹16.5 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr |
5
years
(9
salaries)
| ₹11 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr |
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6
years
(21
salaries)
| ₹9.9 L/yr - ₹27.5 L/yr |
7
years
(35
salaries)
| ₹9.1 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr |
8
years
(54
salaries)
| ₹9.1 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
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Lead Software Engineer Salary in
India ranges between ₹9.1
Lakhs to ₹31
Lakhs for
4 years of experience to 12 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
336 latest salaries received
from Lead Software Engineer.
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Lead Software Engineer salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Engineering - Software & QA
Lead Software Engineer Salary
4 - 12
years
exp.
(266
salaries)
| ₹9.1 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr |
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IT & Information Security
Lead Software Engineer Salary
7 - 11
years
exp.
(11
salaries)
| ₹11.8 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr |
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Wurth IT India
Lead Software Engineer
6 years exp.
1d ago
Commercial Bank Of Dubai
Lead Software Engineer
9 years exp.
1d ago
Adactin
Lead Software Engineer
10 years exp.
1d ago
Wells Fargo
Lead Software Engineer
12 years exp.
1d ago
Expleo Solutions
Lead Software Engineer
9 years exp.
1d ago
Deloitte
Lead Software Engineer
8 years exp.
1d ago
Virtusa Consulting Services
Lead Software Engineer
8 years exp.
1d ago
Societe Generale Global Solution Centre
Lead Software Engineer
12 years exp.
1d ago
Virtusa Consulting Services
Lead Software Engineer
7 years exp.
1d ago
Virtusa Consulting Services
Lead Software Engineer
11 years exp.
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| Company Name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
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7 -
8
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
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₹23 L/yr - ₹80 L/yr | |
7 -
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yrs
exp.
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₹17.2 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr | |
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8 -
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yrs
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(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹24.9 L/yr - ₹31.8 L/yr | |
9 -
13
yrs
exp.
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₹33.3 L/yr - ₹42.6 L/yr | |
3 -
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yrs
exp.
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₹14.1 L/yr - ₹18.1 L/yr | |
9 yrs
exp.
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₹16.2 L/yr - ₹20.7 L/yr | |
12 yrs
exp.
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₹40.5 L/yr - ₹51.8 L/yr | |
5 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹18.1 L/yr - ₹23.1 L/yr | |
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4 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹14.9 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr | |
10 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹11.7 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr | |
Lead Software Engineer Jobs in India
Lead Software Engineer
· 4-8 years
Caterpillar Brazil
Chennai
Lead Software Engineer
· 1-2 years
Lowes Services India Private limited
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Lead Software Engineer
· 5-10 years
JPMorgan Chase
Mumbai
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Lead Software Engineer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹9.6 L/yr - ₹41.7 L/yr |
Pune
Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹9.6 L/yr - ₹41.8 L/yr |
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Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹9.6 L/yr - ₹41.8 L/yr |
Chennai
Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹9.6 L/yr - ₹41.8 L/yr |
Noida
Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹9.6 L/yr - ₹41.8 L/yr |
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Lead Software Engineer Salary In Other Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting
Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹9.6 L/yr - ₹41.8 L/yr |
Software Product
Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹9.6 L/yr - ₹41.7 L/yr |
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Internet
Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹9.6 L/yr - ₹41.8 L/yr |
Financial Services
Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹9.5 L/yr - ₹41.8 L/yr |
Emerging Technologies
Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹9.5 L/yr - ₹41.8 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 ₹9.1 Lakhs to ₹31.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 336 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
- Franklin Templeton Investments Lead Software Engineer Salary - ₹50.3 Lakhs per year
- Q2 Software Lead Software Engineer Salary - ₹44.7 Lakhs per year
- JPMorgan Chase & Co. Lead Software Engineer Salary - ₹44.3 Lakhs per year
- NIKE Lead Software Engineer Salary - ₹43.3 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 ₹9.1 Lakhs per year (₹75.8k 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 82.0 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?
- Pune - ₹10.5 Lakhs to 38.2 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹9.0 Lakhs to 33.3 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹8.0 Lakhs to 37.1 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹8.8 Lakhs to 28.0 Lakhs per year
- Noida - ₹8.0 Lakhs to 30.0 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 508 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Javascript
- Java
- Troubleshooting
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