Lead Software Engineer
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₹16.5 Lakhs - ₹35.4 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byLead Software Engineer Salary in Industrial Automation in India (Updated 2025)
based on 243
latest salaries
• updated:
28 Feb 2025
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Experience wise Lead Software Engineer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
5
years
(5
salaries)
|  ₹8 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
6
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹8.5 L/yr - ₹22.5 L/yr |
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| |
7
years
(17
salaries)
| ₹15 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
8
years
(40
salaries)
| ₹17.4 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr |
9
years
(47
salaries)
| ₹17.9 L/yr - ₹34.6 L/yr |
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Lead Software Engineer Salary in
India ranges between ₹16.5
Lakhs to ₹35.4
Lakhs for
5 years of experience to 12 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
243 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
5 - 12
years
exp.
(213
salaries)
| ₹17 L/yr - ₹35.4 L/yr |
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| |
Consulting
Lead Software Engineer Salary
9 - 12
years
exp.
(3
salaries)
| ₹25.4 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr |
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Wurth IT India
Lead Software Engineer
6 years exp.
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Commercial Bank Of Dubai
Lead Software Engineer
9 years exp.
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Adactin
Lead Software Engineer
10 years exp.
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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.
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Virtusa Consulting Services
Lead Software Engineer
11 years exp.
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₹12 L/yr - ₹37.6 L/yr | 3 job openings |
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(21 salaries)
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₹25 L/yr - ₹52 L/yr | |
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yrs
exp.
(10 salaries)
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₹25.3 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr | |
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yrs
exp.
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₹16.5 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr | |
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10
yrs
exp.
(6 salaries)
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₹20 L/yr - ₹33.5 L/yr | |
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10
yrs
exp.
(5 salaries)
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₹12.5 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr | |
8 -
10
yrs
exp.
(5 salaries)
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₹21 L/yr - ₹34.8 L/yr | |
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5 -
9
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹21.5 L/yr - ₹25.4 L/yr | |
7 -
9
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹10 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr | |
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· 5-10 years
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Pune
Lead Software Engineer
· 8-13 years
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Mumbai
Lead Software Engineer
· 5-10 years
Wells Fargo International Solutions Private Ltd
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
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Lead Software Engineer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹11.1 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
Pune
Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹9.4 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr |
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| |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹10.1 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
Chennai
Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹9 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr |
Noida
Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹11 L/yr - ₹40 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.
| ₹9.2 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr |
Software Product
Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹9 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
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| |
Internet
Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹11.8 L/yr - ₹45.8 L/yr |
Financial Services
Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹13.5 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
Emerging Technologies
Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹8.2 L/yr - ₹33.1 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 ₹16.5 Lakhs to ₹35.4 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 243 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 - ₹49.0 Lakhs per year
- Tekion Lead Software Engineer Salary - ₹46.5 Lakhs per year
- Q2 Software Lead Software Engineer Salary - ₹45.4 Lakhs per year
- Walmart Lead Software Engineer Salary - ₹44.7 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 ₹16.5 Lakhs per year (₹1.4L per month). 5 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?
- FinTech - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 110.0 Lakhs per year
- Internet - ₹3.2 Lakhs to 166.0 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹0.4 Lakhs to 82.0 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 - ₹10.0 Lakhs to 52.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹15.5 Lakhs to 36.0 Lakhs per year
- Noida - ₹14.3 Lakhs to 34.5 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹17.6 Lakhs to 28.8 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹8.0 Lakhs to 30.5 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.
- Python
- SQL
- Javascript
- Java
- Troubleshooting
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