SDE (Software Development Engineer)
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₹5 Lakhs - ₹45.3 Lakhs
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SDE (Software Development Engineer) Salary in
India ranges between ₹5
Lakhs to ₹45.3
Lakhs for
less than 1 year of experience to 5 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
5.6k latest salaries received
from SDE (Software Development Engineer).
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SDE (Software Development Engineer) Jobs in India
SDE (Software Development Engineer)
· 2-5 years
Teamware Solutions ( A division of Quantum Leap Co nsulting Private LTD).
India
SDE (Software Development Engineer)
· 2-5 years
Teamware Solutions ( A division of Quantum Leap Consulting Private LTD).
Chennai
SDE (Software Development Engineer)
· 2-5 years
Teamware Solutions ( A division of Quantum Leap Consulting Private LTD).
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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SDE (Software Development Engineer) Salary By Locations
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
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Hyderabad / Secunderabad
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Gurgaon / Gurugram
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Noida
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SDE (Software Development Engineer) Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
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Internet SDE (Software Development Engineer)
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Software Product SDE (Software Development Engineer)
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IT Services & Consulting SDE (Software Development Engineer)
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Retail SDE (Software Development Engineer)
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Emerging Technologies SDE (Software Development Engineer)
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Frequently Asked Questions about SDE (Software Development Engineer) Salaries
What is the salary of a SDE (Software Development Engineer) in India?
Salary for a SDE (Software Development Engineer) in India ranges between ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹45.3 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 5.6k latest salaries received from various SDE (Software Development Engineer)s across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ SDE (Software Development Engineer)s?
- Uber SDE (Software Development Engineer) Salary - ₹91.6 Lakhs per year
- Google SDE (Software Development Engineer) Salary - ₹66.6 Lakhs per year
- Apple SDE (Software Development Engineer) Salary - ₹42.8 Lakhs per year
- Microsoft Corporation SDE (Software Development Engineer) Salary - ₹41.4 Lakhs per year
- Amazon SDE (Software Development Engineer) Salary - ₹39.0 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a SDE (Software Development Engineer) in India?
Average starting Salary for SDE (Software Development Engineer) in India is around ₹5.0 Lakhs per year (₹41.7k per month). No prior experience is required to be a SDE (Software Development Engineer).
What is the highest salary for a SDE (Software Development Engineer) in India?
Highest salary that a SDE (Software Development Engineer) can earn is ₹129.6 Lakhs per year (₹10.8L per month).
What are the top paying industries for SDE (Software Development Engineer) in India?
- Internet - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 200.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 120.0 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹1.1 Lakhs to 500.0 Lakhs per year
- FinTech - ₹4.0 Lakhs to 63.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 100.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for SDE (Software Development Engineer) in India?
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹3.1 Lakhs to 60.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 85.8 Lakhs per year
- Noida - ₹3.7 Lakhs to 40.0 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹6.0 Lakhs to 45.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹4.0 Lakhs to 22.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a SDE (Software Development Engineer)?
These are the top skills of a SDE (Software Development Engineer) based on 5 jobs posted by employers.
- Javascript
- Java
- Troubleshooting
- HTML
- MySQL
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