Senior Software Engineer and Lead
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₹8 Lakhs - ₹31 Lakhs
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• updated:
2 Mar 2025
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Experience wise Senior Software Engineer and Lead salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
4
years
(5
salaries)
|  ₹7.3 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr |
5
years
(26
salaries)
| ₹3.8 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
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6
years
(42
salaries)
| ₹6.7 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr |
7
years
(46
salaries)
| ₹8.4 L/yr - ₹27.3 L/yr |
8
years
(47
salaries)
| ₹9.2 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
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Senior Software Engineer and Lead Salary in
Chennai ranges between ₹8
Lakhs to ₹31
Lakhs for
4 years of experience to 12 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
298 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.
(211
salaries)
| ₹8 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr |
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IT & Information Security
Senior Software Engineer and Lead Salary
5 - 11
years
exp.
(15
salaries)
| ₹9.6 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr |
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10 years exp.
2d ago
SS&C TECHNOLOGIES
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
Senior Software Engineer and Lead
8 years exp.
3d ago
Virtusa Consulting Services
Senior Software Engineer and Lead
9 years exp.
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₹12.9 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr | |
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₹11.4 L/yr - ₹20.5 L/yr | |
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₹10.1 L/yr - ₹12.9 L/yr | |
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₹23.2 L/yr - ₹29.7 L/yr | |
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₹13.5 L/yr - ₹17.2 L/yr | |
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₹13.5 L/yr - ₹17.2 L/yr | |
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Chennai
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₹23.9 L/yr - ₹30.5 L/yr | |
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Chennai
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₹18.2 L/yr - ₹23.3 L/yr | |
Senior Software Engineer and Lead Jobs in Chennai
Senior Software Engineer and Lead
· 6-10 years
JPMorgan Chase
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Senior Software Engineer and Lead
· 8-13 years
John Deere
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Senior Software Engineer and Lead
· 5-8 years
Clarivate Analytics
Noida
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Wipro
Senior Software Engineer in Mumbai
• posted on 13 Feb 2025
Likes
Salary is on time, job security is good.
Dislikes
Hr of wipro is worse , not even listening, when we want some clarification they started shouting,Work from home is closed, Which is essential for day to day life, to maintain life balance between work and family. On time of joining hr talk politely and after they are treated as slave.
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HCLTech
Senior Software Engineer
• posted on 21 Jan 2025
Likes
the work life balance and remote working culture.
- Job security - Good
+1 more
Dislikes
...'t allow you to work on other domains unless were vacancy is fulfilled by other. Salary benefits is not so good. Promotions and appraisal is average.
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Senior Consultant in New Delhi
• posted on 16 Jan 2025
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The company emphasizes ethics, sustainability, and giving back to the community, which resonates with many employees
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• posted on 08 Dec 2024
Likes
Job security and work culture are great. There is scope of learning as well, it purely depends on project basis.
- Skill development - Excellent
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Dislikes
There is no proper management in projects. Rating and salary hike at junior levels are not good.
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Senior Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru
• posted on 28 Feb 2025
Likes
Initial salary will be good, perks like free meal....and flexible working hours...no tension maintaining minimum time in office
read more- Salary - Good
+4 more
Dislikes
Hikes and promotions are less. Hike will be around 10-15 percent max for good performance.. for average it will be in single digit.
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Senior Software Engineer and Lead Salary In Other Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Senior Software Engineer and Lead
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹8.5 L/yr - ₹44.5 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Senior Software Engineer and Lead
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr |
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Pune
Senior Software Engineer and Lead
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹11 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
Noida
Senior Software Engineer and Lead
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹7 L/yr - ₹40.6 L/yr |
Mumbai
Senior Software Engineer and Lead
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹6.5 L/yr - ₹33 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 - ₹34.8 L/yr |
Software Product Senior Software Engineer and Lead
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹7.5 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
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Internet Senior Software Engineer and Lead
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹8.2 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
Financial Services Senior Software Engineer and Lead
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹7 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
Hardware & Networking Senior Software Engineer and Lead
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹7.2 L/yr - ₹47 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 ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹31.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 298 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 ₹8.0 Lakhs per year (₹66.7k 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?
- Banking - ₹13.0 Lakhs to 28.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹4.3 Lakhs to 45.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹3.8 Lakhs to 45.0 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹4.5 Lakhs to 28.0 Lakhs per year
- Automobile - ₹8.9 Lakhs to 27.0 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 29 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Digital Marketing
- Javascript
- Java
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