Software Development Lead
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₹10.7 Lakhs - ₹30 Lakhs
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Software Development Lead Salary in Chennai ranges between ₹10.7 Lakhs to ₹30 Lakhs for 5 years of experience to 14 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 28 latest salaries received from Software Development...
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₹16.2 L/yr - ₹20.7 L/yr | |
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₹15.5 L/yr - ₹19.8 L/yr | |
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₹18.5 L/yr - ₹23.6 L/yr | |
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₹18.9 L/yr - ₹24.2 L/yr | |
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₹9.6 L/yr - ₹12.3 L/yr | |
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₹14 L/yr - ₹17.9 L/yr | |
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₹29.7 L/yr - ₹37.9 L/yr | |
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₹13.5 L/yr - ₹17.2 L/yr | |
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₹23.4 L/yr - ₹29.9 L/yr | |
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₹10.8 L/yr - ₹13.8 L/yr | |
Latest annual salaries shared by Software Development Leads
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JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Software Development Lead
8 years exp.
3d ago
Brillio
Software Development Lead
8 years exp.
4d ago
Lentra AI
Software Development Lead
5 years exp.
5d ago
Comcast
Software Development Lead
11 years exp.
6d ago
Maersk
Software Development Lead
10 years exp.
6d ago
Sutherland Global Services
Software Development Lead
8 years exp.
6d ago
Brillio
Software Development Lead
10 years exp.
6d ago
Accenture
Software Development Lead
8 years exp.
6d ago
Accenture
Software Development Lead
8 years exp.
1w ago
Brillio
Software Development Lead
10 years exp.
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Software Development Lead salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
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5
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr |
6
years
(9
salaries)
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr |
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7
years
(4
salaries)
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
8
years
(5
salaries)
| ₹15.6 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr |
9
years
(4
salaries)
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr |
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Software Development Lead Jobs in Chennai
Software Development Lead
· 5-10 years
Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Software Development Lead
· 2-7 years
Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd
Pune
Software Development Lead
· 7-12 years
Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
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Accenture
Senior Software Developer in Navi Mumbai
• posted on 03 Mar 2025
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If you get a good project with good people you are sorted and so is your compensation and promotion. The policies, Tech and everything else is top notch.
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Managers control you promotion and compensation and so you have to be a licker to be in their good books.
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• posted on 11 Oct 2023
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Good payroll..bonus..remote optiond..
- Salary - Excellent
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Nothing..managers are very lethagic and doesnt care about employees..
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Application Development Analyst in Bangalore / Bengaluru
• posted on 05 Jun 2024
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If you get a good project, then it's best to company to work for (Salary would be as per industry standards (better compared to other service based companies)). A great to place start their career for freshers.
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Brillio
Software Development Lead in Bangalore / Bengaluru
• posted on 06 Jun 2024
Likes
1) Good compensation 2) Hybrid work model and in some scenario WFH can also be availed.
read more- Salary - Excellent
+1 more
Dislikes
1) Appraisal not guaranteed each year. 2) Brillio works as staffing firm and you will be hired to working for other organisation as their contract employee. 3) Brillio Offices are in only 4 locations in India. Need to work in Distributed team. 4) Job security might be a concern if you are not getting billing on customer project for a long time.
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Software Development Lead Salary In Other Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Software Development Lead
5 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹13.2 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr |
Pune
Software Development Lead
5 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹11.5 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr |
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Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Software Development Lead
5 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹36.5 L/yr |
Noida
Software Development Lead
6 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
Mumbai
Software Development Lead
5 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹8.6 L/yr - ₹24.4 L/yr |
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Software Development Lead Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting Software Development Lead
5 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹11 L/yr - ₹34.8 L/yr |
Software Product Software Development Lead
5 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹11.9 L/yr - ₹41 L/yr |
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Analytics & KPO Software Development Lead
5 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹34.4 L/yr |
Internet Software Development Lead
6 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹13.3 L/yr - ₹65 L/yr |
Management Consulting Software Development Lead
5 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Software Development Lead Salaries
What is the salary of a Software Development Lead in India?
Salary for a Software Development Lead in India ranges between ₹10.7 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 28 latest salaries received from various Software Development Leads across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Software Development Leads?
- ivy Software Development Lead Salary - ₹30.3 Lakhs per year
- Talentica Software Software Development Lead Salary - ₹28.8 Lakhs per year
- Brillio Software Development Lead Salary - ₹23.9 Lakhs per year
- Accenture Software Development Lead Salary - ₹21.2 Lakhs per year
- Amdocs Software Development Lead Salary - ₹20.0 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Software Development Lead in India?
Average starting Salary for Software Development Lead in India is around ₹10.7 Lakhs per year (₹89.2k per month). 5 years of minimum experience is required to be a Software Development Lead.
What is the highest salary for a Software Development Lead in India?
Highest salary that a Software Development Lead can earn is ₹35.0 Lakhs per year (₹2.9L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Software Development Lead in India?
- Industrial Machinery - ₹27.0 Lakhs to 28.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹15.0 Lakhs to 33.0 Lakhs per year
- Automobile - ₹17.0 Lakhs to 20.5 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹18.0 Lakhs to 18.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹6.0 Lakhs to 26.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Software Development Lead in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹5.3 Lakhs to 93.0 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹11.0 Lakhs to 60.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹6.5 Lakhs to 40.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹2.0 Lakhs to 49.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹6.0 Lakhs to 33.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Software Development Lead?
These are the top skills of a Software Development Lead based on 223 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Javascript
- Project Management
- Java
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