Software Engineering Manager
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₹18.4 Lakhs - ₹65 Lakhs
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• updated:
6 Mar 2025
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Experience wise Software Engineering Manager salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
8
years
(82
salaries)
|  ₹11 L/yr - ₹57 L/yr |
9
years
(93
salaries)
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr |
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10
years
(148
salaries)
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr |
11
years
(161
salaries)
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr |
12
years
(280
salaries)
| ₹18.8 L/yr - ₹72 L/yr |
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Software Engineering Manager Salary in
India ranges between ₹18.4
Lakhs to ₹65
Lakhs for
8 years of experience to 18 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
2.2k latest salaries received
from Software Engineering Manager.
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Software Engineering Manager salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Engineering - Software & QA
Software Engineering Manager Salary
8 - 18
years
exp.
(1k
salaries)
| ₹18.5 L/yr - ₹65 L/yr |
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Project & Program Management
Software Engineering Manager Salary
8 - 18
years
exp.
(414
salaries)
| ₹18.4 L/yr - ₹65 L/yr |
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Latest annual salaries shared by Software Engineering Managers
1d ago
Deloitte
Software Engineering Manager
11 years exp.
2d ago
MasterCard
Software Engineering Manager
12 years exp.
2d ago
Accenture
Software Engineering Manager
17 years exp.
2d ago
Mercer
Software Engineering Manager
14 years exp.
2d ago
Microsoft Corporation
Software Engineering Manager
15 years exp.
2d ago
IndusInd Bank
Software Engineering Manager
14 years exp.
3d ago
Optum Global Solutions
Software Engineering Manager
17 years exp.
3d ago
Bandhan KOnnagar
Software Engineering Manager
17 years exp.
3d ago
Oracle
Software Engineering Manager
17 years exp.
3d ago
Ecolab Digital Center
Software Engineering Manager
12 years exp.
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₹24 L/yr - ₹47.9 L/yr | |
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Software Engineering Manager Jobs in India
Software Engineering Manager
· 6-9 years
Cargill India Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Software Engineering Manager
· 10-20 years
Ford
Chennai
Software Engineering Manager
· 3-6 years
Red Hat India Pvt Ltd
Pune
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| ₹10.8 L/yr - ₹46.7 L/yr |
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| ₹8.2 L/yr - ₹74.5 L/yr |
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| ₹11.2 L/yr - ₹95 L/yr |
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Amdocs
Software Engineer
• posted on 15 Jan 2025
Likes
1. Innovation and Cutting-Edge Technology: Amdocs is known for its focus on innovation, offering employees opportunities to work on advanced technologies in telecommunications, software development, and customer experience management. 2. Learning Opportunities: The company encourages skill development through training programs, certifications, and exposure to challenging projects. 3. Global Presence: Amdocs operates in many countries, providing employees the chance to work in a global environment and collaborate with diverse teams. 4. Career Growth: With a well-structured career path, Amdocs supports internal mobility and growth within the organization. 5. Work Culture: Employees often praise Amdocs for its inclusive and collaborative work environment that values teamwork and innovation. 6. Employee Benefits: Competitive salaries, bonuses, health insurance, and other perks contribute to a satisfying work experience. 7. Impactful Work: Amdocs delivers solutions that impact millions of end-users worldwide, making employees feel their work has a meaningful contribution.
read more- Salary - Good
+5 more
Dislikes
...e rigid structures depending on the nature of the work or client commitments. 5. Compensation and Benefits (Role-Specific): Some employees feel that compensation or growth opportunities could be more competitive for certain roles or locations. 6. Frequent Changes: As with any technology company, frequent changes in projects, teams, or strategies might make it hard for some employees to adapt quickly.
read moreAccenture
Software Engineer
• posted on 24 Dec 2024
Likes
General work culture is upbeat.
- Job security - Good
+2 more
Dislikes
Depending on projects, learning opportunities are less and compensation is not on the market level.
read more- Skill development - Poor
UnitedHealth
Software Engineer
• posted on 13 Aug 2018
Likes
Good for freshers. Decent learning and growth opportunities. Market level compensation. Good work life balance.
read more- Salary - Good
+3 more
Dislikes
Internal politics, fight for on-site, and unfair treatment of developers by management.
- Promotions - Poor
+1 more
Wells Fargo
Software Engineer
• posted on 30 Jan 2025
Likes
Decent salary Not bad wlb
- Job security - Good
+2 more
Dislikes
Work is not good A lot of time wasted in teams which has both offshore and onshore members A lot of politics
- Skill development - Poor
+1 more
Deloitte
Senior Manager
• posted on 17 Jul 2024
Likes
Salary and benefits have ramped up in the last 3-4 years.
- Salary - Good
+2 more
Dislikes
Work culture has deteriorated a bit due to politics over the last few years.
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Software Engineering Manager Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Software Engineering Manager
8 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Software Engineering Manager
8 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹19.7 L/yr - ₹65 L/yr |
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Pune
Software Engineering Manager
8 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹17 L/yr - ₹54 L/yr |
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Software Engineering Manager
8 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹20.5 L/yr - ₹52 L/yr |
Noida
Software Engineering Manager
8 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹22 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr |
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Software Engineering Manager Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Software Product Software Engineering Manager
8 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹20.3 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr |
IT Services & Consulting Software Engineering Manager
8 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹57 L/yr |
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Internet Software Engineering Manager
8 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹80 L/yr |
Hardware & Networking Software Engineering Manager
8 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹23 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr |
Analytics & KPO Software Engineering Manager
8 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Software Engineering Manager Salaries
What is the salary of a Software Engineering Manager in India?
Salary for a Software Engineering Manager in India ranges between ₹18.4 Lakhs to ₹65.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 2.2k latest salaries received from various Software Engineering Managers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Software Engineering Managers?
- Amazon Software Engineering Manager Salary - ₹92.1 Lakhs per year
- Walmart Software Engineering Manager Salary - ₹69.9 Lakhs per year
- Microsoft Corporation Software Engineering Manager Salary - ₹64.7 Lakhs per year
- Wells Fargo Software Engineering Manager Salary - ₹61.4 Lakhs per year
- ServiceNow Software Engineering Manager Salary - ₹60.2 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Software Engineering Manager in India?
Average starting Salary for Software Engineering Manager in India is around ₹18.4 Lakhs per year (₹1.5L per month). 8 years of minimum experience is required to be a Software Engineering Manager.
What is the highest salary for a Software Engineering Manager in India?
Highest salary that a Software Engineering Manager can earn is ₹110.0 Lakhs per year (₹9.2L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Software Engineering Manager in India?
- Internet - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 133.0 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹2.6 Lakhs to 160.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 150.0 Lakhs per year
- Telecom - ₹18.4 Lakhs to 92.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 425.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Software Engineering Manager in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 150.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 150.0 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹12.0 Lakhs to 150.0 Lakhs per year
- Noida - ₹4.0 Lakhs to 93.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 97.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Software Engineering Manager?
These are the top skills of a Software Engineering Manager based on 152 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Javascript
- Project Management
- Java
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