Staff Software Engineer
Annual salary range
₹16 Lakhs - ₹75 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byStaff Software Engineer Salary in India (Updated 2025)
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• updated:
21 Mar 2025
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Staff Software Engineer Salary in India ranges between ₹16 Lakhs to ₹75 Lakhs for 5 years of experience to 15 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 2.7k latest salaries received from Staff Software...
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Uber Staff Software Engineer Salary
10 years exp |  | 3 job openings |
Atlassian Staff Software Engineer Salary
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₹20 L/yr - ₹61 L/yr | 8 job openings |
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₹22 L/yr - ₹53.7 L/yr | |
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₹13 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr | |
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₹30 L/yr - ₹1.1 Cr/yr | 4 job openings |
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₹17.5 L/yr - ₹31.5 L/yr | 1 job opening |
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₹26.1 L/yr - ₹88 L/yr | 6 job openings |
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₹21.3 L/yr - ₹44.5 L/yr | 3 job openings |
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(52 salaries)
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₹17 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr | |
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(51 salaries)
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₹23 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr | |
Latest annual salaries shared by Staff Software Engineers
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Fourkites
Staff Software Engineer
13 years exp.
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Walmart
Staff Software Engineer
13 years exp.
2d ago
CDK Global
Staff Software Engineer
13 years exp.
2d ago
Intuit
Staff Software Engineer
13 years exp.
3d ago
Walmart
Staff Software Engineer
13 years exp.
3d ago
GE
Staff Software Engineer
13 years exp.
3d ago
GE
Staff Software Engineer
14 years exp.
4d ago
Visa
Staff Software Engineer
12 years exp.
4d ago
Razorpay
Staff Software Engineer
9 years exp.
4d ago
VMware Software
Staff Software Engineer
12 years exp.
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Staff Software Engineer salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
5
years
(46
salaries)
| ₹8 L/yr - ₹42.7 L/yr |
6
years
(130
salaries)
| ₹11.3 L/yr - ₹62 L/yr |
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7
years
(227
salaries)
| ₹13.3 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr |
8
years
(316
salaries)
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr |
9
years
(377
salaries)
| ₹17.1 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr |
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Staff Software Engineer Jobs in India
Staff Software Engineer
· 8-13 years
Wipro Enterprises
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Staff Software Engineer
· 2-6 years
ServiceNow
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Staff Software Engineer
· 2-5 years
Google India Private Limited
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Salary related reviews by similar designations like Staff Software Engineer
GE
Staff Software Engineer
• posted on 26 Jun 2019
Likes
...you all the time. You fell like you have complete freedom in the work you do. The pay is good too with a nice bonus at the end of every year. No Red Tape, No politics what so ever!
read more- Salary - Excellent
+6 more
Dislikes
Nothing! If its not for my desire to move out of bangalore, i would have retired in GE :)
Visa
Staff Software Engineer
• posted on 19 Oct 2024
Likes
Work culture and life balance is very good. If you work good and smartly, ofcourse you will get bonus and promotion accordingly.
read more- Salary - Good
+6 more
Dislikes
I don’t feel any dislikes in my past experience
ServiceNow
Staff Software Engineer
• posted on 29 Aug 2018
Likes
Company is doing good. Executive leadership is really good. Good salary and benefits
read more- Salary - Good
Dislikes
Hire and Fire culture. Servicenow has a its own tech which is specific to Servicenow, so not of much use outside. Application is monolithic. You may not get opportunity to work on latest technologies.
read more- Job security - Bad
+2 more
Druva
Staff Software Engineer
• posted on 01 Sep 2022
Likes
Supportive team members, Salary, tech stack, niche products
- Salary - Excellent
+6 more
Dislikes
Companies laptop, product onboarding for new hires.
Altimetrik
Staff Software Engineer
• posted on 15 Apr 2018
Likes
Two years back when I joined, the company was offering a good package and was treating employees well and the efforts were recognized well. Now the company thinks about only money, hence the job security is very poor. So I doesn't refer anyone to this company.
read more- Skill development - Good
+1 more
Dislikes
Job security is very poor now a days
- Job security - Poor
+2 more
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Staff Software Engineer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Staff Software Engineer
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹16.5 L/yr - ₹80 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Staff Software Engineer
5 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹17.4 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr |
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Pune
Staff Software Engineer
5 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr |
Chennai
Staff Software Engineer
6 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹52 L/yr |
Noida
Staff Software Engineer
7 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹56 L/yr |
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Staff Software Engineer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting Staff Software Engineer
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr |
Software Product Staff Software Engineer
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹19.7 L/yr - ₹74 L/yr |
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Internet Staff Software Engineer
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹18.5 L/yr - ₹78 L/yr |
Hardware & Networking Staff Software Engineer
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹19.5 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr |
Analytics & KPO Staff Software Engineer
5 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹98 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) about Staff Software Engineer Salaries
What is the salary of a Staff Software Engineer in India?
The salary of a Staff Software Engineer in India varies based on experience, location, company & Industry.
On average, Staff Software Engineer salaries ranges from ₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹75.0 Lakhs per year. Top companies and specialized roles may offer higher compensation.
The average starting salary is around ₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹75.0 Lakhs per year, with the highest salary reaching ₹98.2 Lakhs to ₹108.5 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 2.7k salaries received from various Staff Software Engineers across industries.
The average starting salary is around ₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹75.0 Lakhs per year, with the highest salary reaching ₹98.2 Lakhs to ₹108.5 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 2.7k salaries received from various Staff Software Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Staff Software Engineers?
Staff Software Engineer Salaries at Top paying companies in India are
Salaries depend on experience, role, and location. Additional compensation may include bonuses and stock options.
| Uber Staff Software Engineer Salary | ₹98.2 Lakhs to ₹1.1 Lakhs per year |
| Atlassian Staff Software Engineer Salary | ₹83.3 Lakhs to ₹92 Lakhs per year |
| LinkedIn Staff Software Engineer Salary | ₹50 Lakhs to ₹1.5 Lakhs per year |
| bp Staff Software Engineer Salary | ₹77.6 Lakhs to ₹85.8 Lakhs per year |
| Microsoft Corporation Staff Software Engineer Salary | ₹42 Lakhs to ₹1.4 Lakhs per year |
What are the top paying cities for Staff Software Engineer in India?
The annual salary for Staff Software Engineer in India varies by location. Top paying cities for Staff Software Engineer are
Salary expectations for Staff Software Engineer may vary based on job roles, experience, and specific employer requirements.
| Staff Software Engineer Salary in Bangalore / Bengaluru | ₹16.5 Lakhs to ₹80.0 Lakhs per year |
| Staff Software Engineer Salary in Hyderabad / Secunderabad | ₹17.4 Lakhs to ₹60.0 Lakhs per year |
| Staff Software Engineer Salary in Pune | ₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹55.0 Lakhs per year |
| Staff Software Engineer Salary in Chennai | ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹52.0 Lakhs per year |
| Staff Software Engineer Salary in Noida | ₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹56.0 Lakhs per year |
What are the top paying industries for Staff Software Engineer in India?
Top 5 paying Industries for Staff Software Engineer in India are:
| Staff Software Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting | ₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹55.0 Lakhs per year |
| Staff Software Engineer Salary in Software Product | ₹19.7 Lakhs to ₹74.0 Lakhs per year |
| Staff Software Engineer Salary in Internet | ₹18.5 Lakhs to ₹78.0 Lakhs per year |
| Staff Software Engineer Salary in Hardware & Networking | ₹19.5 Lakhs to ₹60.0 Lakhs per year |
| Staff Software Engineer Salary in Analytics & KPO | ₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹98.0 Lakhs per year |
How does experience affect salaries of a Staff Software Engineer in India?
Experience significantly impacts a Staff Software Engineer salary in India. Salaries increase with experience, as Staff Software Engineer take on more complex tasks, responsibilities, and leadership roles.
Staff Software Engineer salary at different experience level are as follows:
and so on.
| Experience | Average Salary Range |
|---|---|
| 5 years | ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹42.7 Lakhs per year |
| 6 years | ₹11.3 Lakhs to ₹62.0 Lakhs per year |
| 7 years | ₹13.3 Lakhs to ₹55.0 Lakhs per year |
| 8 years | ₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹60.0 Lakhs per year |
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