Apple Lead Software Engineer Salaries by 4 Employees (Updated 2025)

4 - 13 years exp.

₹45 Lakhs - ₹50 Lakhs

Low Confidence

Salary of majority employees

94% more than the average Lead Software Engineer Salary in Consumer Electronics & Appliances Companies for 4 - 13 years of experience

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Last Updated: 11 Feb 2025

Companies similar to Apple for Lead Software Engineer

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Samsung Research Lead Software Engineer Salary 3 - 6 years exp. (60 salaries)	₹9.5 L/yr - ₹36.5 L/yr 56% less
Samsung Lead Software Engineer Salary 3 - 9 years exp. (47 salaries)	₹11.5 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr 47% less
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HARMAN Lead Software Engineer Salary 6 - 11 years exp. (26 salaries)	₹10.9 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr 46% less	2 job openings
Carrier Lead Software Engineer Salary 6 - 10 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹15.2 L/yr - ₹24.5 L/yr 57% less
Barco Electronic Systems Lead Software Engineer Salary 8 - 11 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹24.5 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr 35% less
Dell Lead Software Engineer Salary 5 - 12 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹13.5 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr 62% less
Motorola Lead Software Engineer Salary 8 - 17 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹14 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr 43% less
Philips Lead Software Engineer Salary 5 - 12 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹16 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr 56% less
OnePlus Lead Software Engineer Salary 0 - 3 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹18 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr 60% less

Lead Software Engineer salary at Apple ranges between ₹45 Lakhs to ₹50 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 4 years to 13 years. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various employees of Apple.

Experience wise Apple Lead Software Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 11 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹50 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹47.5 L/yr - ₹52.5 L/yr
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6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹44.9 L/yr - ₹57.4 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹44.5 L/yr - ₹56.9 L/yr
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹49 L/yr - ₹88.4 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹43.8 L/yr - ₹56 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹43.5 L/yr - ₹55.6 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹43.1 L/yr - ₹55.1 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹19 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹45 L/yr - ₹84.9 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Apple

Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 05 Jun 2023

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Salary and Benefits, looks good on resume

Salary - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Politics in work culture, no innovation happening, monotonous work, strict work from office policy, No MNC benefits like food at office, recreational activities etc

Skill development - Bad

+3 more

Sales Executive in Mumbai

Full Time

Sales & Business Development Department

1.0

• posted on 10 Mar 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Nothing, they don’t give Apple payroll opportunities to Indian Graduates at all, American believe in Show business Poor growth opportunities for Indian Graduates Low wages 18K to 25K even if your are graduates and well experienced in Retail industry. No job security.

Dislikes

...t see a dream to work at Apple Pay roll if you are just Average Indian Graduate. Don’t fall In the name of brand if you are Indian Graduate you’re salary will be 18k to 25K On 3rd Party agencies pay roll, Apple doesn’t provide any job stability in between they also change the agency which can cause big dent on your resume American are not trust worthy don’t waste your time take experience of 1year resign and join at some small organisation for better role opportunities because no matter you work 10 year loyally for Apple on agency payroll and you’re just Indian Graduate don’t see dreams to work from the on Apple payroll congratulations you just wasted your precious time

Salary - Bad

+6 more

ISC in Thane

Full Time

Sales Department

4.0

• posted on 08 Aug 2017

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Apple is the best organisations in my life,but in third party salry and incentive is not satisfied as per current life style. ..and current cost...

Skill development - Excellent

+4 more

Dislikes

...humble and helpfull..and the punctuality is very very good in terms of payment..but salary and incentive is not enough for life leading.

Promotions - Poor

NON Techincal Fresher in Bhagalpur

Tech... Department

4.0

• posted on 29 Jun 2022

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

...d the management is transparent there is a huge cafeteria and gaming arcade for chilling company policies are good salary hike and bonus every year

Salary - Good

+4 more

Dislikes

There is a lot of politics and the management doesn't address our issues salary is decent but career growth is slow there is a bond of 2 years before which you cannot resign on the job training is not given to new joinees

Sales Executive in West Delhi

Media Production & Entertainment Department

5.0

• posted on 20 Oct 2021

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Working environment was fine, but there wasn't a single hope to get appraisal and hike in salary with the passage of time.Overall it was quite fun working there management team was very supportive.

Salary - Excellent

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Promotions - Poor

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Apple Lead Software Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Lead Software Engineer at Apple ?

The average salary of a Lead Software Engineer at Apple in India typically ranges from ₹45.0 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 4 years to 13 years).

The top 10% of Lead Software Engineer at Apple earn more than ₹50.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹50.0 Lakhs per year. Lead Software Engineer Salaries at Apple can be higher or lower depending on factors such as the specific team, level of experience, and additional benefits like bonuses and stock options.

These estimates are based on salary data submitted by 4 Apple employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Lead Software Engineer at Apple in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Lead Software Engineer at Apple in India typically ranges from ₹2,85,498 to ₹2,97,105 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹45.0 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 4 years to 13 years.The take-home salary is calculated after accounting for standard deductions such as taxes, provident fund (PF), and insurance. Salary estimates are based on 4 salaries received from various employees of Apple. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

What is the salary of a Lead Software Engineer in companies similar to Apple in India?

The salary of a Lead Software Engineer at companies similar to Apple in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Barco Electronic Systems	₹24.5 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year
Motorola	₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹36.0 Lakhs per year
HARMAN	₹10.9 Lakhs to ₹36.0 Lakhs per year
Samsung	₹11.5 Lakhs to ₹45.0 Lakhs per year
Samsung Research	₹9.5 Lakhs to ₹36.5 Lakhs per year

These companies, which operate in similar sectors, offer competitive salaries, although the range can vary based on the company and individual experience levels.

How the salary growth look like for a Lead Software Engineer at Apple in India?

The salary growth for a Lead Software Engineer at Apple depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Lead Software Engineer can expect the following growth trajectory at Apple:

Experience	Average Salary Range
4 years	₹50.0 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹47.5 Lakhs to ₹52.5 Lakhs per year
6 years	₹44.9 Lakhs to ₹57.4 Lakhs per year
7 years	₹44.5 Lakhs to ₹56.9 Lakhs per year

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Apple Lead Software Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹45 Lakhs to ₹50 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 4 Apple latest salaries received from various employees of Apple.