Software Engineer Level 1
Annual salary range
₹3.5 Lakhs - ₹18 Lakhs
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Filter salaries bySoftware Engineer Level 1 Salary in India (Updated 2025)
based on 7.6k
latest salaries
• updated:
17 Mar 2025
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Software Engineer Level 1 Salary in India ranges between ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹18 Lakhs for less than 1 year of experience to 4 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 7.6k latest salaries received...
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₹5.9 L/yr - ₹9.2 L/yr | |
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₹5 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr | |
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₹7.2 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr | |
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₹2.8 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr | |
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₹5 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr | |
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₹7 L/yr - ₹17.2 L/yr | |
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₹5.9 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr | |
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₹5.6 L/yr - ₹15.5 L/yr | |
Latest annual salaries shared by Software Engineer Level 1s
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Best Buy
Software Engineer Level 1
2 years exp.
1d ago
Slk Software Services
Software Engineer Level 1
3 years exp.
1d ago
HCLTech
Software Engineer Level 1
2 years exp.
1d ago
Freetime Hospitality
Software Engineer Level 1
3 years exp.
1d ago
MAQ Software
Software Engineer Level 1
2 years exp.
2d ago
Schlumberger
Software Engineer Level 1
2 years exp.
2d ago
Genuin Codebase
Software Engineer Level 1
2 years exp.
2d ago
Honeywell Technology Solutions
Software Engineer Level 1
2 years exp.
2d ago
Adani Group
Software Engineer Level 1
2 years exp.
2d ago
FIS
Software Engineer Level 1
2 years exp.
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Software Engineer Level 1 salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Fresher
(388
salaries)
| ₹2.3 L/yr - ₹23.2 L/yr |
1
year
(2.4k
salaries)
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹18.1 L/yr |
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2
years
(2.9k
salaries)
| ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
3
years
(1.7k
salaries)
| ₹4.1 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr |
4
years
(256
salaries)
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr |
Software Engineer Level 1 Jobs in India
Software Engineer Level 1
· 1-3 years
Siemens Limited
Noida
Software Engineer Level 1
· 5-10 years
MasterCard
Pune
Software Engineer Level 1
· 4-6 years
BAJAJ FINANCIAL SECURITIES LIMITED
Pune
Salary reviews by Software Engineer Level 1 and similar roles
FIS
Software Engineer Level 1
• posted on 26 Dec 2024
Likes
...to grab some excellent features and learnt a lot from it which shared my career.Salary and benefits are good.
read more- Salary - Good
+6 more
Dislikes
The tech stack is not on par with cutting edge tech we see these days.In financial industry,it's definitely a drawback since they don't try to adapt to new tech or tools easily.takes time.
read moreConcentrix Catalyst
Software Engineer Level 1
• posted on 08 Jan 2025
Likes
Depends on the project ..
- Work-life balance - Good
Dislikes
Salary And there is one lead in AU project who's name Mobashiir azad .He is one of the worst fellow that I have never seems ,even he doesn't know basic and ethics in IT industry .Not sure seriously how he joined in IT industries.Llease be careful with this guy.
read more- Promotions - Poor
Hexaware Technologies
Software Engineer Level 1
• posted on 05 Jan 2025
Likes
The people here respect your skills and help us a lot to improve ourselves
- Skill development - Excellent
+4 more
Dislikes
Nothing in specific pay can be bit higher
Rakuten
Software Engineer Level 1
• posted on 23 May 2023
Likes
No unnecessary abusive language. Strong management to save from managers. Good work and culture .
- Job security - Excellent
+1 more
Dislikes
Less money and very less bonus.
- Promotions - Poor
Oracle Cerner
Software Engineer Level 1
• posted on 19 May 2024
Likes
It is very difficult to find teams with culture this good. Everyone is entirely supportive and professional. It's a huge plus. Makes everything bearable.
read more- Job security - Good
+2 more
Dislikes
...you do, there may not be enough opportunities for growth. Need better appraisal. It's great to be treated well but the monetary compensation matters too.
read more- Promotions - Poor
Top skills for Software Engineer Level 1
Software Engineer Level 1 Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
Software Engineer Level 1
0 -
4
years
exp.
| ₹4 L/yr - ₹19.8 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Software Engineer Level 1
0 -
4
years
exp.
| ₹3.4 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr |
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Pune
Software Engineer Level 1
0 -
4
years
exp.
| ₹3.4 L/yr - ₹15.9 L/yr |
Noida
Software Engineer Level 1
0 -
4
years
exp.
| ₹4 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr |
Chennai
Software Engineer Level 1
0 -
4
years
exp.
| ₹2.7 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
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Software Engineer Level 1 Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
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IT Services & Consulting Software Engineer Level 1
0 -
4
years
exp.
| ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹15.9 L/yr |
Software Product Software Engineer Level 1
0 -
4
years
exp.
| ₹4 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr |
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Internet Software Engineer Level 1
0 -
4
years
exp.
| ₹4.4 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr |
Hardware & Networking Software Engineer Level 1
0 -
4
years
exp.
| ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr |
Financial Services Software Engineer Level 1
0 -
4
years
exp.
| ₹4 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Software Engineer Level 1 Salaries
What is the salary of a Software Engineer Level 1 in India?
Salary for a Software Engineer Level 1 in India ranges between ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 7.6k latest salaries received from various Software Engineer Level 1s across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Software Engineer Level 1s?
- PayPal Software Engineer Level 1 Salary - ₹19.0 Lakhs per year
- Tekion Software Engineer Level 1 Salary - ₹18.8 Lakhs per year
- JPMorgan Chase & Co. Software Engineer Level 1 Salary - ₹17.5 Lakhs per year
- F5 Networks Software Engineer Level 1 Salary - ₹16.0 Lakhs per year
- Samsung Research Software Engineer Level 1 Salary - ₹15.5 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Software Engineer Level 1 in India?
Average starting Salary for Software Engineer Level 1 in India is around ₹3.5 Lakhs per year (₹29.2k per month). No prior experience is required to be a Software Engineer Level 1.
What is the highest salary for a Software Engineer Level 1 in India?
Highest salary that a Software Engineer Level 1 can earn is ₹25.0 Lakhs per year (₹2.1L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Software Engineer Level 1 in India?
- Internet - ₹2.2 Lakhs to 70.0 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹2.2 Lakhs to 42.0 Lakhs per year
- FinTech - ₹3.0 Lakhs to 45.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹2.0 Lakhs to 100.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 50.1 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Software Engineer Level 1 in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹1.8 Lakhs to 100.0 Lakhs per year
- Noida - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 59.7 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹0.9 Lakhs to 51.1 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 45.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹1.1 Lakhs to 30.1 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Software Engineer Level 1?
These are the top skills of a Software Engineer Level 1 based on 79 jobs posted by employers.
- Python
- SQL
- Javascript
- Java
- Troubleshooting
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