Software Development Manager
Annual salary range
₹11.2 Lakhs - ₹95 Lakhs
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Filter salaries bySoftware Development Manager Salary in India (Updated 2025)
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latest salaries
• updated:
6 Mar 2025
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Experience wise Software Development Manager salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
4
years
(10
salaries)
|  ₹4 L/yr - ₹14.7 L/yr |
5
years
(65
salaries)
| ₹3.1 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
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6
years
(32
salaries)
| ₹5.5 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
7
years
(40
salaries)
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
8
years
(74
salaries)
| ₹7.2 L/yr - ₹85 L/yr |
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Software Development Manager Salary in
India ranges between ₹11.2
Lakhs to ₹95
Lakhs for
4 years of experience to 18 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
2.7k latest salaries received
from Software Development Manager.
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Software Development Manager salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Engineering - Software & QA
Software Development Manager Salary
4 - 18
years
exp.
(1.2k
salaries)
| ₹11.2 L/yr - ₹94 L/yr |
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| |
Project & Program Management
Software Development Manager Salary
5 - 18
years
exp.
(529
salaries)
| ₹11.3 L/yr - ₹94 L/yr |
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Latest annual salaries shared by Software Development Managers
2d ago
Amazon
Software Development Manager
18 years exp.
2d ago
Hitachi
Software Development Manager
16 years exp.
2d ago
Thomson Digital
Software Development Manager
16 years exp.
2d ago
UFO Moviez
Software Development Manager
12 years exp.
3d ago
AVAYA
Software Development Manager
16 years exp.
3d ago
Nones
Software Development Manager
13 years exp.
3d ago
Thomson Reuters
Software Development Manager
15 years exp.
3d ago
Amdocs
Software Development Manager
17 years exp.
4d ago
Stellantis
Software Development Manager
14 years exp.
4d ago
Ontech Solutions
Software Development Manager
15 years exp.
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₹19.5 L/yr - ₹45.3 L/yr | |
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₹45.1 L/yr - ₹1.5 Cr/yr | 73 job openings |
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₹18 L/yr - ₹60.1 L/yr | 7 job openings |
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₹16 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr | |
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₹40 L/yr - ₹1.1 Cr/yr | 5 job openings |
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₹21 L/yr - ₹42.2 L/yr | |
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18
yrs
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(49 salaries)
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₹19.3 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr | |
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₹20.5 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr | |
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9 -
19
yrs
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(37 salaries)
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₹39.5 L/yr - ₹1.5 Cr/yr | |
10 -
17
yrs
exp.
(31 salaries)
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₹28.5 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr | |
Software Development Manager Jobs in India
Software Development Manager
· 5-9 years
Amazon India Software Dev Centre Pvt Ltd
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Software Development Manager
· 9-11 years
Oracle India Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Software Development Manager
· 5-7 years
COMCAST
Chennai
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• posted on 15 Jan 2025
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• posted on 05 May 2021
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• posted on 20 Dec 2022
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• posted on 24 Apr 2023
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Software Development Manager Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Software Development Manager
4 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹11.1 L/yr - ₹94 L/yr |
Pune
Software Development Manager
4 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹11.1 L/yr - ₹94 L/yr |
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Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Software Development Manager
4 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹11.1 L/yr - ₹94 L/yr |
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Software Development Manager
4 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹11.1 L/yr - ₹94 L/yr |
Chennai
Software Development Manager
4 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹11.1 L/yr - ₹93.2 L/yr |
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Software Development Manager Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Software Product Software Development Manager
4 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹11.1 L/yr - ₹94 L/yr |
IT Services & Consulting Software Development Manager
4 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹11.1 L/yr - ₹94 L/yr |
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Internet Software Development Manager
4 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹11.1 L/yr - ₹93.2 L/yr |
Emerging Technologies Software Development Manager
4 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹11.1 L/yr - ₹94 L/yr |
Telecom Software Development Manager
4 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹11.1 L/yr - ₹94 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Software Development Manager Salaries
What is the salary of a Software Development Manager in India?
Salary for a Software Development Manager in India ranges between ₹11.2 Lakhs to ₹95.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 2.7k latest salaries received from various Software Development Managers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Software Development Managers?
- Amazon Software Development Manager Salary - ₹91.3 Lakhs per year
- Amazon Development Centre India Software Development Manager Salary - ₹87.2 Lakhs per year
- Tesco Software Development Manager Salary - ₹78.7 Lakhs per year
- PayPal Software Development Manager Salary - ₹54.5 Lakhs per year
- Clearwater Analytics Software Development Manager Salary - ₹50.7 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Software Development Manager in India?
Average starting Salary for Software Development Manager in India is around ₹11.2 Lakhs per year (₹93.3k per month). 4 years of minimum experience is required to be a Software Development Manager.
What is the highest salary for a Software Development Manager in India?
Highest salary that a Software Development Manager can earn is ₹150.0 Lakhs per year (₹12.5L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Software Development Manager in India?
- Internet - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 150.0 Lakhs per year
- Retail - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 112.0 Lakhs per year
- FinTech - ₹1.5 Lakhs to 96.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹0.3 Lakhs to 125.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 127.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Software Development Manager in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 150.0 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹2.4 Lakhs to 120.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 140.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 150.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 120.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Software Development Manager?
These are the top skills of a Software Development Manager based on 162 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Javascript
- Project Management
- Java
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