Senior Software Engineer and Lead
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₹7.2 Lakhs - ₹41.4 Lakhs
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Filter salaries bySenior Software Engineer and Lead Salary in India (Updated 2025)
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latest salaries
• updated:
5 Mar 2025
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Experience wise Senior Software Engineer and Lead salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
4
years
(132
salaries)
|  ₹4.5 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
5
years
(346
salaries)
| ₹5.1 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
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6
years
(399
salaries)
| ₹6.7 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr |
7
years
(486
salaries)
| ₹7.2 L/yr - ₹33.7 L/yr |
8
years
(577
salaries)
| ₹8.3 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
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Senior Software Engineer and Lead Salary in
India ranges between ₹7.2
Lakhs to ₹41.4
Lakhs for
4 years of experience to 12 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
3.5k latest salaries received
from Senior Software Engineer and Lead.
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Senior Software Engineer and Lead salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Engineering - Software & QA
Senior Software Engineer and Lead Salary
4 - 12
years
exp.
(2.2k
salaries)
| ₹7.2 L/yr - ₹41.4 L/yr |
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IT & Information Security
Senior Software Engineer and Lead Salary
4 - 12
years
exp.
(92
salaries)
| ₹8.5 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
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Tech Mahindra
Senior Software Engineer and Lead
8 years exp.
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Senior Software Engineer and Lead
10 years exp.
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Senior Software Engineer and Lead
9 years exp.
2d ago
HDFC Bank
Senior Software Engineer and Lead
6 years exp.
2d ago
InfoAxon Technologies
Senior Software Engineer and Lead
7 years exp.
3d ago
HSBC Group
Senior Software Engineer and Lead
6 years exp.
3d ago
Virtusa Consulting Services
Senior Software Engineer and Lead
10 years exp.
3d ago
Wolters Kluwer
Senior Software Engineer and Lead
9 years exp.
3d ago
Blackbuck Insights
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8 years exp.
3d ago
Virtusa Consulting Services
Senior Software Engineer and Lead
9 years exp.
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Senior Software Engineer and Lead
· 8-13 years
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
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· 5-8 years
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• posted on 23 Dec 2024
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providing resources like cab facility, trainings, certifications
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• posted on 04 Mar 2025
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• posted on 21 Jan 2025
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• posted on 03 Mar 2025
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Senior Software Engineer and Lead Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Senior Software Engineer and Lead
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹7.2 L/yr - ₹40.7 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Senior Software Engineer and Lead
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹7.2 L/yr - ₹40.7 L/yr |
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Pune
Senior Software Engineer and Lead
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹7.2 L/yr - ₹41 L/yr |
Chennai
Senior Software Engineer and Lead
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹7.2 L/yr - ₹40.7 L/yr |
Noida
Senior Software Engineer and Lead
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹7.2 L/yr - ₹40.7 L/yr |
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Senior Software Engineer and Lead Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting Senior Software Engineer and Lead
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹7.2 L/yr - ₹40.7 L/yr |
Software Product Senior Software Engineer and Lead
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹7.2 L/yr - ₹40.7 L/yr |
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Internet Senior Software Engineer and Lead
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹7.2 L/yr - ₹40.7 L/yr |
Financial Services Senior Software Engineer and Lead
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹7.2 L/yr - ₹40.7 L/yr |
Analytics & KPO Senior Software Engineer and Lead
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹7.2 L/yr - ₹40.7 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Software Engineer and Lead Salaries
What is the salary of a Senior Software Engineer and Lead in India?
Salary for a Senior Software Engineer and Lead in India ranges between ₹7.2 Lakhs to ₹41.4 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 3.5k latest salaries received from various Senior Software Engineer and Leads across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Senior Software Engineer and Leads?
- Microsoft Corporation Senior Software Engineer and Lead Salary - ₹66.6 Lakhs per year
- SS&C TECHNOLOGIES Senior Software Engineer and Lead Salary - ₹41.5 Lakhs per year
- Walmart Senior Software Engineer and Lead Salary - ₹40.8 Lakhs per year
- John Deere Senior Software Engineer and Lead Salary - ₹38.1 Lakhs per year
- Impetus Technologies Senior Software Engineer and Lead Salary - ₹36.6 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Senior Software Engineer and Lead in India?
Average starting Salary for Senior Software Engineer and Lead in India is around ₹7.2 Lakhs per year (₹60.0k per month). 4 years of minimum experience is required to be a Senior Software Engineer and Lead.
What is the highest salary for a Senior Software Engineer and Lead in India?
Highest salary that a Senior Software Engineer and Lead can earn is ₹98.0 Lakhs per year (₹8.2L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Senior Software Engineer and Lead in India?
- Internet - ₹3.8 Lakhs to 202.6 Lakhs per year
- Industrial Machinery - ₹13.0 Lakhs to 48.5 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹3.0 Lakhs to 150.0 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹4.5 Lakhs to 55.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹0.7 Lakhs to 100.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Senior Software Engineer and Lead in India?
- Pune - ₹5.0 Lakhs to 56.7 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹2.2 Lakhs to 135.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 130.0 Lakhs per year
- Noida - ₹0.7 Lakhs to 95.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹3.5 Lakhs to 45.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Senior Software Engineer and Lead?
These are the top skills of a Senior Software Engineer and Lead based on 30 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Digital Marketing
- Javascript
- Java
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