Lead Software Engineer
Annual salary range
₹13.8 Lakhs - ₹39.3 Lakhs
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Experience wise Lead Software Engineer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
4
years
(7
salaries)
|  ₹14.8 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr |
5
years
(26
salaries)
| ₹14.1 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr |
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6
years
(43
salaries)
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr |
7
years
(65
salaries)
| ₹13.8 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr |
8
years
(104
salaries)
| ₹13.8 L/yr - ₹39.3 L/yr |
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Lead Software Engineer Salary in
India ranges between ₹13.8
Lakhs to ₹39.3
Lakhs for
4 years of experience to 12 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
381 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.
(295
salaries)
| ₹13.8 L/yr - ₹38.5 L/yr |
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Data Science & Analytics
Lead Software Engineer Salary
5 - 8
years
exp.
(12
salaries)
| ₹15.5 L/yr - ₹39.3 L/yr |
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₹12.2 L/yr - ₹15.5 L/yr | |
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₹16.2 L/yr - ₹20.7 L/yr | |
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₹14.7 L/yr - ₹18.8 L/yr | |
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₹15.6 L/yr - ₹19.9 L/yr | |
11 yrs
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₹22.5 L/yr - ₹28.8 L/yr | |
6 yrs
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₹14.4 L/yr - ₹18.4 L/yr | |
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₹13.5 L/yr - ₹17.2 L/yr | |
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₹12.2 L/yr - ₹15.5 L/yr | |
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· 5-10 years
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Lead Software Engineer
· 10-13 years
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Pune
Lead Software Engineer
· 5-7 years
Fidelity Business Service India Private Limited
Chennai
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Lead Software Engineer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹11 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
Pune
Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹9.4 L/yr - ₹37.6 L/yr |
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Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
Chennai
Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹8.3 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 In Other Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting
Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹9 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.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
Financial Services
Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹13.1 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
Hardware & Networking
Lead Software Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹10.5 L/yr - ₹40 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 ₹13.8 Lakhs to ₹39.3 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 381 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 ₹13.8 Lakhs per year (₹1.2L 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?
- New Delhi - ₹15.0 Lakhs to 41.0 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹12.3 Lakhs to 56.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹13.5 Lakhs to 42.9 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹11.0 Lakhs to 45.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹11.0 Lakhs to 56.0 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 437 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Javascript
- Java
- Troubleshooting
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