Caterpillar Inc Chennai Lead Software Engineer Salaries by 6 Employees (Updated 2025)

9 - 15 years exp.

₹30 Lakhs - ₹41.5 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

45% more than the average Lead Software Engineer Salary in Industrial Machinery Companies for 9 - 15 years of experience

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Last Updated: 3 Mar 2025

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Caterpillar Inc Lead Software Engineer Salary

9 - 15 years exp. (6 salaries)

₹30 L/yr - ₹41.5 L/yr

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
Fidelity Investments Lead Software Engineer Salary 4 - 13 years exp. (315 salaries)	₹10.5 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr 33% less
Virtusa Consulting Services Lead Software Engineer Salary 4 - 11 years exp. (179 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr 52% less	1 job opening
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UST Lead Software Engineer Salary 5 - 13 years exp. (111 salaries)	₹8.4 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr 50% less
FIS Lead Software Engineer Salary 4 - 12 years exp. (106 salaries)	₹12.4 L/yr - ₹33.7 L/yr 39% less
Expleo Solutions Lead Software Engineer Salary 7 - 14 years exp. (88 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹22.4 L/yr 61% less

Lead Software Engineer salary at Caterpillar Inc ranges between ₹30 Lakhs to ₹41.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 9 years to 15 years. Salary estimates are based on 6 latest salaries received from various employees of Caterpillar Inc.

Experience wise Caterpillar Inc Lead Software Engineer salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 3 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹16 L/yr - ₹41.5 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹35.3 L/yr - ₹45.1 L/yr
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11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹35 L/yr - ₹69 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹33.8 L/yr - ₹43.1 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹34.3 L/yr - ₹66 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹30 L/yr - ₹64.5 L/yr
15+ years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹14 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Caterpillar Inc

Software Developer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Engineering - Software & QA Department

1.0

• posted on 30 May 2022

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Scope of learning is good at Caterpillar. Employee can explore on latest technologies

Salary - Excellent

+2 more

Dislikes

... on the occasion of Diwali but he refused claiming that I was critical resource.Finally,he failed to provide my last month's pay.

Job security - Bad

+3 more

Data Scientist in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Data Science & Analytics Department

2.0

• posted on 15 Feb 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Salary okay, flexible hours little okay

Job security - Excellent

Dislikes

Very bad culture, 5 days work from office leaves no time for family or doing other activities. Overall skill development is slow because of mostly inside projects. Very backward towards technology usage. And most people are biased towards one part of the India (Tamil).

Skill development - Poor

+3 more

Supply Chain Analyst in Hosur

Full Time

Procurement & Supply Chain Department

2.0

• posted on 05 Feb 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Caterpillar is one of the MNC based company ,we have opportunity to learn so many things in production, logistics, supply chain, procurement, purchasing, transportation, safety is the most important to them,

Company culture - Good

Dislikes

Salary didn't not matched with given work, low salary, they are not providing any bonus for diwali, I don't spend time with my friends and family after joining this work because I have too work.

Salary - Poor

+3 more

Embedded Software Engineer in Chennai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 21 Aug 2023

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Fantastic work-life balance The pay is very good considering that the stress is not as high as most cos at this level Great job security

Salary - Good

+3 more

Dislikes

Might not be motivated to work as hard since there's a lack of growth after a point of time. Initial learning is great but tapers off

Plant Quality Manager in Aurangabad

Full Time

Quality Assurance Department

1.0

• posted on 10 Feb 2023

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

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CAT in Aurangabad offer good pay worth more than the living cost in tier2 city

Dislikes

CAT in Aurangabad is built on an intimidating and daunting culture. No respect to employees and causes disconcerting. Leadership (so called) rely on threatening and slavery approach without any sort of human values Aurangabad is a city with limitations in good education and hospitals. I'd suggest someone who wanted to join this organization to think thrice before making decision

Skill development - Bad

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What is the salary of Lead Software Engineer at Caterpillar Inc in Chennai?

The average salary of a Lead Software Engineer at Caterpillar Inc in Chennai typically ranges from ₹30.0 Lakhs to ₹41.5 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 9 years to 15 years).

The top 10% of Lead Software Engineer in Chennai at Caterpillar Inc earn more than ₹40.9 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹41.5 Lakhs per year. Lead Software Engineer Salaries at Caterpillar Inc 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 6 Caterpillar Inc employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Lead Software Engineer at Caterpillar Inc in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a Lead Software Engineer at Caterpillar Inc in Chennai typically ranges from ₹2,25,078 to ₹2,34,119 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹30.0 Lakhs to ₹41.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 9 years to 15 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 6 salaries received from various employees of Caterpillar Inc. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

What are the key skills required to be a Lead Software Engineer at Caterpillar Inc in Chennai?

To be a Lead Software Engineer at Caterpillar Inc in Chennai, the key skills required include:

- Application Development
- Debugging
- Agile
- Data Structures
- Oracle

These skills are highly valued at Caterpillar Inc and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.

What is the salary of a Lead Software Engineer in companies similar to Caterpillar Inc in Chennai?

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

Fidelity Investments	₹10.5 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year
FIS	₹12.4 Lakhs to ₹33.7 Lakhs per year
UST	₹8.4 Lakhs to ₹32.0 Lakhs per year
Virtusa Consulting Services	₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
Expleo Solutions	₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹22.4 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 Caterpillar Inc in Chennai?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
9 years	₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹41.5 Lakhs per year
10 years	₹35.3 Lakhs to ₹45.1 Lakhs per year
11 years	₹35.0 Lakhs to ₹69.0 Lakhs per year
12 years	₹33.8 Lakhs to ₹43.1 Lakhs per year

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Caterpillar Inc Lead Software Engineer salary in Chennai ranges between ₹30 Lakhs to ₹41.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 6 Caterpillar Inc latest salaries received from various employees of Caterpillar Inc.