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Caterpillar Inc Software Engineer salaries in India (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
1 - 8 years exp.
₹6.4 Lakhs - ₹23 Lakhs
Salary of majority employees
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Fixed (88%)
₹13.8 Lakhs
Variable (12%)
₹1.9 Lakh
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86% more than the average Software Engineer Salary in Industrial Machinery Companies for 1 - 8 years of experience

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Salaries in different departments

Engineering - Software & QA
Software Engineer Salary
1 - 8 years exp. (149 salaries)
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₹7 L/yr - ₹23.6 L/yr

IT & Information Security
Software Engineer Salary
4 - 5 years exp. (5 salaries)
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₹7 L/yr - ₹19.5 L/yr

Consulting
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7 - 8 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹11.6 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr

Last Updated: 21 Mar 2025

Companies similar to Caterpillar Inc for Software Engineer

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1 - 8 years exp. (172 salaries)

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₹7.6 L/yr - ₹32.4 L/yr

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John Deere Software Engineer Salary

2 - 5 years exp. (76 salaries)

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₹6.5 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr

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Trane Technologies Software Engineer Salary

2 - 5 years exp. (60 salaries)

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₹6 L/yr - ₹18.2 L/yr

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Toshiba Software Engineer Salary

0 - 5 years exp. (52 salaries)

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₹7 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr

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Hitachi Software Engineer Salary

0 - 5 years exp. (49 salaries)

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₹2 L/yr - ₹10.4 L/yr

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GE Transportation Software Engineer Salary

2 - 8 years exp. (28 salaries)

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₹9 L/yr - ₹15.4 L/yr

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KONE Software Engineer Salary

1 - 6 years exp. (17 salaries)

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₹3.5 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr

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Danfoss Industries Software Engineer Salary

0 - 8 years exp. (17 salaries)

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₹5.1 L/yr - ₹19.5 L/yr

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Atlas Copco Software Engineer Salary

0 - 8 years exp. (13 salaries)

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₹5.5 L/yr - ₹14.4 L/yr

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Schindler Software Engineer Salary

2 - 9 years exp. (10 salaries)

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₹4 L/yr - ₹10.2 L/yr

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Schindler Group Software Engineer Salary

4 - 6 years exp. (7 salaries)

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₹5 L/yr - ₹16.8 L/yr

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₹5.5 L/yr - ₹17.8 L/yr

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₹3.2 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr

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Flowserve Software Engineer Salary

2 - 8 years exp. (7 salaries)

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₹5.1 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr

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TÜV SÜD Software Engineer Salary

3 - 8 years exp. (6 salaries)

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₹3.2 L/yr - ₹10.5 L/yr

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Alfa Laval Software Engineer Salary

1 - 5 years exp. (5 salaries)

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₹6 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr

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Timken Software Engineer Salary

1 - 13 years exp. (4 salaries)

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₹4 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr

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Software Engineer salary at Caterpillar Inc ranges between ₹6.4 Lakhs to ₹23 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 8 years. Salary estimates are based on 181 latest salaries received from various employees of Caterpillar Inc.

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Experience wise Caterpillar Inc Software Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 21 Mar 2025

Experience Avg Annual Salary
1 year  (7 salaries)

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₹5.6 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr
2 years  (29 salaries)

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₹5 L/yr - ₹15.8 L/yr
3 years  (46 salaries)

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₹6.5 L/yr - ₹20.7 L/yr
4 years  (29 salaries)

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₹6.1 L/yr - ₹25.6 L/yr
5 years  (22 salaries)

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₹7.7 L/yr - ₹29.2 L/yr
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Top skills at Caterpillar Inc for Software Engineer

Agile Application Development Debugging Data Structures MVC Testing Tools Oracle Agile Coaching Javascript Project Management MySQL Selenium SQL Application Development Unit Testing

Salary related reviews for Caterpillar Inc

3.6

Rated by 14 employees for salary & benefits

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
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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.

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  • Job security - Bad
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Data Science & Analytics Department

2.0
  •  posted on 15 Feb 2025

3.0
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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).

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  • Skill development - Poor
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Procurement & Supply Chain Department

2.0
  •  posted on 05 Feb 2025

2.0
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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,

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  • 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.

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  • Salary - Poor
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Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0
  •  posted on 21 Aug 2023

4.0
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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

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  • Salary - Good
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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

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Quality Assurance Department

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  •  posted on 10 Feb 2023

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Likes

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

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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

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  • Skill development - Bad
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Caterpillar Inc Software Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Software Engineer at Caterpillar Inc ?
The average salary of a Software Engineer at Caterpillar Inc in India typically ranges from ₹6.4 Lakhs to ₹23.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 1 year to 8 years).

The top 10% of Software Engineer at Caterpillar Inc earn more than ₹23.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹33.7 Lakhs per year. 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 100+ Caterpillar Inc employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Software Engineer at Caterpillar Inc in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Software Engineer at Caterpillar Inc in India typically ranges from ₹1,07,418 to ₹1,10,379 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹6.4 Lakhs to ₹23.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 1 year to 8 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 100+ 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 Software Engineer at Caterpillar Inc ?
To be a Software Engineer at Caterpillar Inc in india, the key skills required include:

  • - Agile
  • - Application Development
  • - Debugging
  • - Data Structures
  • - MVC

These skills are highly valued at Caterpillar Inc and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.
Which companies offer higher salaries than Caterpillar Inc for Software Engineer in India?
ABB ₹7.6 Lakhs to ₹32.4 Lakhs per year

These companies are known for offering competitive compensation packages that can exceed the salary offered by Caterpillar Inc, depending on the role and experience level.
What is the salary of a Software Engineer in companies similar to Caterpillar Inc in India?
The salary of a Software Engineer at companies similar to Caterpillar Inc in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

John Deere ₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year
Danfoss Industries ₹5.1 Lakhs to ₹19.5 Lakhs per year
Trane Technologies ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹18.2 Lakhs per year
GE Transportation ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹15.4 Lakhs per year
EMERSON PROCESS MANAGEMENT ₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹17.8 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 Software Engineer at Caterpillar Inc in India?
The salary growth for a Software Engineer at Caterpillar Inc depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Software Engineer can expect the following growth trajectory at Caterpillar Inc:

Experience Average Salary Range
1 year ₹5.6 Lakhs to ₹14.0 Lakhs per year
2 years ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹15.8 Lakhs per year
3 years ₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹20.7 Lakhs per year
4 years ₹6.1 Lakhs to ₹25.6 Lakhs per year
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Caterpillar Inc Software Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹6.4 Lakhs to ₹23 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 181 Caterpillar Inc latest salaries received from various employees of Caterpillar Inc.