Senior Software Engineering Lead
Annual salary range
₹24 Lakhs - ₹29.4 Lakhs
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Filter salaries bySenior Software Engineering Lead Salary in Chennai (Updated 2025)
based on 10
latest salaries
• updated:
2 Mar 2025
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Experience wise Senior Software Engineering Lead salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
10
years
(1
salaries)
|  ₹29.4 L/yr - ₹29.4 L/yr |
11
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹24 L/yr - ₹29.4 L/yr |
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12
years
(2
salaries)
| ₹23 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
13
years
(2
salaries)
| ₹25 L/yr - ₹25.1 L/yr |
14
years
(2
salaries)
| ₹27 L/yr - ₹27.4 L/yr |
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Senior Software Engineering Lead Salary in
Chennai ranges between ₹24
Lakhs to ₹29.4
Lakhs for
10 years of experience to 15 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
10 latest salaries received
from Senior Software Engineering Lead.
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Senior Software Engineering Lead salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Engineering - Software & QA
Senior Software Engineering Lead Salary
11 - 14
years
exp.
(6
salaries)
| ₹24 L/yr - ₹29.4 L/yr |
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Project & Program Management
Senior Software Engineering Lead Salary
11 - 15
years
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
| ₹23 L/yr - ₹29.4 L/yr |
Latest annual salaries shared by Senior Software Engineering Leads
6d ago
Microsoft Corporation
Senior Software Engineering Lead
9 years exp.
1w ago
Microsoft Corporation
Senior Software Engineering Lead
13 years exp.
3w ago
Optum
Senior Software Engineering Lead
13 years exp.
3w ago
Optum
Senior Software Engineering Lead
10 years exp.
4w ago
Convergint Technologies
Senior Software Engineering Lead
10 years exp.
1mo ago
UnitedHealth
Senior Software Engineering Lead
12 years exp.
1mo ago
Optum
Senior Software Engineering Lead
12 years exp.
2mo ago
Microsoft Corporation
Senior Software Engineering Lead
12 years exp.
4mo ago
Persistent Systems
Senior Software Engineering Lead
11 years exp.
4mo ago
Optum
Senior Software Engineering Lead
10 years exp.
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Chennai
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Senior Software Engineering Lead Jobs in Chennai
Senior Software Engineering Lead
· 7-11 years
Optum Global Solutions (India) Private Limited
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Senior Software Engineering Lead
· 10-14 years
Optum Global Solutions (India) Private Limited
Noida
Senior Software Engineering Lead
· 7-11 years
Optum Global Solutions (India) Private Limited
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
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Senior Software Engineering Lead Salary In Other Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Senior Software Engineering Lead
8 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹21 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr |
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Senior Software Engineering Lead
9 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹21.5 L/yr - ₹49.7 L/yr |
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Noida
Senior Software Engineering Lead
11 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹36 L/yr - ₹42.4 L/yr |
New Delhi
Senior Software Engineering Lead
8 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹15.7 L/yr - ₹42.4 L/yr |
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Senior Software Engineering Lead
11 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹37.4 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
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Senior Software Engineering Lead Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting Senior Software Engineering Lead
8 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr |
Software Product Senior Software Engineering Lead
10 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹21 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr |
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Healthcare Senior Software Engineering Lead
8 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹21 L/yr - ₹42.4 L/yr |
Hardware & Networking Senior Software Engineering Lead
10 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹25 L/yr - ₹42.4 L/yr |
Emerging Technologies Senior Software Engineering Lead
8 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹19.2 L/yr - ₹25.3 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Software Engineering Lead Salaries
What is the salary of a Senior Software Engineering Lead in India?
Salary for a Senior Software Engineering Lead in India ranges between ₹24.0 Lakhs to ₹29.4 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 10 latest salaries received from various Senior Software Engineering Leads across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Senior Software Engineering Leads?
- Microsoft Corporation Senior Software Engineering Lead Salary - ₹47.3 Lakhs per year
- Optum Global Solutions Senior Software Engineering Lead Salary - ₹40.2 Lakhs per year
- UnitedHealth Senior Software Engineering Lead Salary - ₹36.9 Lakhs per year
- Trimble Senior Software Engineering Lead Salary - ₹27.8 Lakhs per year
- Persistent Systems Senior Software Engineering Lead Salary - ₹21.6 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Senior Software Engineering Lead in India?
Average starting Salary for Senior Software Engineering Lead in India is around ₹24.0 Lakhs per year (₹2.0L per month). 10 years of minimum experience is required to be a Senior Software Engineering Lead.
What is the highest salary for a Senior Software Engineering Lead in India?
Highest salary that a Senior Software Engineering Lead can earn is ₹60.0 Lakhs per year (₹5.0L per month).
What are the top paying cities for Senior Software Engineering Lead in India?
- Noida - ₹36.0 Lakhs to 42.7 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹19.2 Lakhs to 60.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹8.1 Lakhs to 49.7 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹23.0 Lakhs to 33.0 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹8.0 Lakhs to 40.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Senior Software Engineering Lead?
These are the top skills of a Senior Software Engineering Lead based on 4 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Javascript
- Java
- Architecture
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