Lead Software Test Engineer
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₹7.2 Lakhs - ₹35 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byLead Software Test Engineer Salary in India (Updated 2025)
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• updated:
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Lead Software Test Engineer Salary in India ranges between ₹7.2 Lakhs to ₹35 Lakhs for 5 years of experience to 13 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 450 latest salaries received from Lead...
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Lead Software Test Engineer
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LeadSquared
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7 years exp.
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Ellucian Higher Education Systems
Lead Software Test Engineer
13 years exp.
4d ago
Quest Global
Lead Software Test Engineer
9 years exp.
4d ago
Logitech Engineering Designs
Lead Software Test Engineer
13 years exp.
4d ago
Sasken
Lead Software Test Engineer
7 years exp.
6d ago
ZF Friedrichshafen
Lead Software Test Engineer
5 years exp.
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Info Edge
Lead Software Test Engineer
5 years exp.
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Fidelity Investments
Lead Software Test Engineer
9 years exp.
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Lead Software Test Engineer salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
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5
years
(26
salaries)
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹22.5 L/yr |
6
years
(48
salaries)
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
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7
years
(65
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| ₹7 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr |
8
years
(75
salaries)
| ₹7.7 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr |
9
years
(77
salaries)
| ₹8.3 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr |
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Lead Software Test Engineer Jobs in India
Lead Software Test Engineer
· 9-14 years
Siemens Limited
Pune
Lead Software Test Engineer
· 9-14 years
Epsilon
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Lead Software Test Engineer
· 10-15 years
Prop Solution 4U Pvt Ltd
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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• posted on 03 Jan 2025
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• posted on 20 Dec 2024
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Lead Software Test Engineer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
Lead Software Test Engineer
5 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹8 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr |
Chennai
Lead Software Test Engineer
5 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹7.7 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr |
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Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Lead Software Test Engineer
5 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
Pune
Lead Software Test Engineer
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12
years
exp.
| ₹8 L/yr - ₹34.9 L/yr |
Noida
Lead Software Test Engineer
5 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
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Lead Software Test Engineer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
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IT Services & Consulting Lead Software Test Engineer
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13
years
exp.
| ₹7 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
Software Product Lead Software Test Engineer
5 -
13
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| ₹8.3 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr |
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Internet Lead Software Test Engineer
5 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹7.2 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr |
Financial Services Lead Software Test Engineer
6 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹7.5 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr |
Hardware & Networking Lead Software Test Engineer
5 -
12
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| ₹6 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lead Software Test Engineer Salaries
What is the salary of a Lead Software Test Engineer in India?
Salary for a Lead Software Test Engineer in India ranges between ₹7.2 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 450 latest salaries received from various Lead Software Test Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Lead Software Test Engineers?
- Freshworks Lead Software Test Engineer Salary - ₹31.7 Lakhs per year
- EPAM Systems Lead Software Test Engineer Salary - ₹23.9 Lakhs per year
- Ellucian Higher Education Systems Lead Software Test Engineer Salary - ₹21.8 Lakhs per year
- UST Lead Software Test Engineer Salary - ₹13.7 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Lead Software Test Engineer in India?
Average starting Salary for Lead Software Test Engineer in India is around ₹7.2 Lakhs per year (₹60.0k per month). 5 years of minimum experience is required to be a Lead Software Test Engineer.
What is the highest salary for a Lead Software Test Engineer in India?
Highest salary that a Lead Software Test Engineer can earn is ₹35.0 Lakhs per year (₹2.9L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Lead Software Test Engineer in India?
- FinTech - ₹10.4 Lakhs to 42.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹5.0 Lakhs to 52.0 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹9.0 Lakhs to 35.0 Lakhs per year
- Internet - ₹4.5 Lakhs to 50.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹4.1 Lakhs to 45.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Lead Software Test Engineer in India?
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹6.0 Lakhs to 40.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹4.1 Lakhs to 52.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹2.5 Lakhs to 45.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹4.8 Lakhs to 35.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹1.8 Lakhs to 41.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Lead Software Test Engineer?
These are the top skills of a Lead Software Test Engineer based on 5 jobs posted by employers.
- Python
- SQL
- Automation Testing
- Manual Testing
- C++
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