Software Development Engineer Lead
Annual salary range
₹14 Lakhs - ₹32 Lakhs
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• updated:
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Experience wise Software Development Engineer Lead salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
4
years
(1
salaries)
|  ₹13 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr |
5
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹17.6 L/yr - ₹17.6 L/yr |
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6
years
(2
salaries)
| ₹19.2 L/yr - ₹21.2 L/yr |
8
years
(2
salaries)
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
9
years
(4
salaries)
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹47 L/yr |
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Software Development Engineer Lead Salary in
Chennai ranges between ₹14
Lakhs to ₹32
Lakhs for
5 years of experience to 11 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
9 latest salaries received
from Software Development Engineer Lead.
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Software Development Engineer Lead salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Engineering - Software & QA
Software Development Engineer Lead Salary
5 - 11
years
exp.
(5
salaries)
| ₹17.6 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr |
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Data Science & Analytics
Software Development Engineer Lead Salary
8 - 9
years
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
| ₹12.6 L/yr - ₹16.1 L/yr |
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Latest annual salaries shared by Software Development Engineer Leads
1d ago
Maveric Systems
Software Development Engineer Lead
9 years exp.
1w ago
BigBasket
Software Development Engineer Lead
11 years exp.
1w ago
Micron Technology
Software Development Engineer Lead
9 years exp.
1w ago
Times Internet
Software Development Engineer Lead
10 years exp.
1w ago
Freecharge
Software Development Engineer Lead
7 years exp.
3w ago
CSG International
Software Development Engineer Lead
10 years exp.
3w ago
IQVIA
Software Development Engineer Lead
11 years exp.
3w ago
Teikametrics
Software Development Engineer Lead
10 years exp.
3w ago
Goldman Sachs
Software Development Engineer Lead
8 years exp.
3w ago
IDEMIA
Software Development Engineer Lead
9 years exp.
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₹15 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr | |
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Chennai
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₹17.6 L/yr - ₹47 L/yr | |
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Chennai
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₹12.6 L/yr - ₹16.1 L/yr | |
9 yrs
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Chennai
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₹25.2 L/yr - ₹32.2 L/yr | |
18 yrs
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Chennai
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₹47.5 L/yr - ₹52.5 L/yr | |
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Chennai
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₹11.7 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr | |
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Chennai
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₹28.8 L/yr - ₹36.8 L/yr | |
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6 yrs
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Chennai
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₹17.3 L/yr - ₹22.1 L/yr | |
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Software Development Engineer Lead Jobs in Chennai
Software Development Engineer Lead
· 5-7 years
RapiPay Fintech
New Delhi
Software Development Engineer Lead
· 5-7 years
Razorpay
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Software Development Engineer Lead
· 8-10 years
CareerNet Technologies
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CSG International
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• posted on 05 Sep 2021
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read more- Skill development - Good+5 more
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• posted on 05 Dec 2018
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• posted on 08 Aug 2024
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• posted on 08 May 2022
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• posted on 16 Nov 2023
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Software Development Engineer Lead Salary In Other Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Software Development Engineer Lead
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹10.5 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr |
Pune
Software Development Engineer Lead
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹11 L/yr - ₹34.5 L/yr |
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Gurgaon / Gurugram
Software Development Engineer Lead
4 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹14.4 L/yr - ₹66 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Software Development Engineer Lead
5 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr |
New Delhi
Software Development Engineer Lead
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹19 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr |
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Software Development Engineer Lead Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Software Product
Software Development Engineer Lead
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹12.6 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr |
Internet
Software Development Engineer Lead
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹15 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr |
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IT Services & Consulting
Software Development Engineer Lead
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr |
FinTech
Software Development Engineer Lead
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹17.6 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr |
Emerging Technologies
Software Development Engineer Lead
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Software Development Engineer Lead Salaries
What is the salary of a Software Development Engineer Lead in India?
Salary for a Software Development Engineer Lead in India ranges between ₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹32.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 9 latest salaries received from various Software Development Engineer Leads across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Software Development Engineer Leads?
- MasterCard Software Development Engineer Lead Salary - ₹40.5 Lakhs per year
- CSG International Software Development Engineer Lead Salary - ₹34.1 Lakhs per year
- Freecharge Software Development Engineer Lead Salary - ₹24.8 Lakhs per year
- Altair Engineering Software Development Engineer Lead Salary - ₹19.5 Lakhs per year
- AFour Technologies Software Development Engineer Lead Salary - ₹17.7 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Software Development Engineer Lead in India?
Average starting Salary for Software Development Engineer Lead in India is around ₹14.0 Lakhs per year (₹1.2L per month). 5 years of minimum experience is required to be a Software Development Engineer Lead.
What is the highest salary for a Software Development Engineer Lead in India?
Highest salary that a Software Development Engineer Lead can earn is ₹53.0 Lakhs per year (₹4.4L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Software Development Engineer Lead in India?
- FinTech - ₹17.6 Lakhs to 47.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹28.0 Lakhs to 28.0 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹15.0 Lakhs to 20.0 Lakhs per year
- Telecom - ₹14.0 Lakhs to 14.0 Lakhs per year
- Media & Entertainment - ₹13.0 Lakhs to 13.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Software Development Engineer Lead in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹9.4 Lakhs to 90.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹9.0 Lakhs to 100.0 Lakhs per year
- Noida - ₹13.8 Lakhs to 42.0 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹12.0 Lakhs to 70.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹9.5 Lakhs to 45.9 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Software Development Engineer Lead?
These are the top skills of a Software Development Engineer Lead based on 30 jobs posted by employers.
- Python
- Javascript
- Java
- Automation Testing
- Manual Testing
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