Freshworks Lead Engineer Salaries by 30+ Employees (Updated 2025)

6 - 10 years exp.

₹15 Lakhs - ₹47 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

107% more than the average Lead Engineer Salary in Software Product Companies for 6 - 10 years of experience

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Last Updated: 15 Mar 2025

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Lead Engineer salary at Freshworks ranges between ₹15 Lakhs to ₹47 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 6 years to 10 years. Salary estimates are based on 35 latest salaries received from various employees of Freshworks.

Experience wise Freshworks Lead Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 15 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
6 years (5 salaries)	₹18 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr
7 years (6 salaries)	₹15 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr
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8 years (17 salaries)	₹15 L/yr - ₹47 L/yr
9 years (3 salaries)	₹18.5 L/yr - ₹44.5 L/yr
10 years (4 salaries)	₹17 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr

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Python Deep Learning Data Structures and Algorithms Machine Learning Tensorflow Java Pytorch

Salary related reviews for Freshworks

3.2

Rated by 5 employees for salary & benefits

Lead Software Engineer in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 01 Jul 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Work-Life Balance, Salary on time.

Work-life balance - Excellent

Dislikes

Conserved Teams and Team Members. Lake of KTs or Unstructured knowledge transfer. Lack of confidence in new people. They are focused on a few Key and old people. Context switching is very high.

Skill development - Poor

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Senior Software Engineer in Chennai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 12 May 2023

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Its a great product based company. You can get exposure to lot kf different tech stacks and you'll feel responsible for the tasks that ur working on. Great learning experience.

Salary - Good

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Dislikes

...u have a good bonding with your manager and how willing is he to fight for it. Salary is somewhat low compared to market standards.

Senior Software Engineer in Chennai

Contractual

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 03 Jan 2025

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Wide varities of Free Food - Morning, Noon, Dinner and Midnight Free Snacks and Beverages - All Days, Every Alternate Friday - Popcorn with seasoning Diwali Gifts, Quarterly Rewards Instant appreciation and Respectful management Cab facility for EU and US Shifts Beautiful atmosphere No Strict Dress Code Good salary Package Lot of new learning for employees of Product Team Perfect Work Life Balance for Sales, Presales, Marketing, CSM, AE, AM, PMP They Provide Absolutely Free of Cost 2 years Internship program for Software Engineer training for students passed out of 12th standard. Employees are contracted from other companies for GTM roles and treated well without partiality as their own employees Quarterly - All hands meeting and Monthly - Project specific all hands meeting Open to improvement IT support team is Par Excellence

Salary - Excellent

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Dislikes

No Job Security Minimal/Less Work Life Balance for Dev and Product Team. Freshers and Upto 2 years experience are overpressured to complete deliverables Recruitment only based on Referrals Exposure to peer department would be minimal

Job security - Poor

Lead Business Analyst in Chennai

Full Time

Sales & Business Development Department

3.0

• posted on 08 Dec 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

People in freshworks is the reason most people stay back for other than the salary aspect.

Salary - Good

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Dislikes

The Freshworks "Kudumba" culture is slowly being demised to make way for American capitalism & usual MNC politics. Some of the people on the top have no clue of the reality & just want to keep firing in India & hiring in US in the name of efficiency.

Job security - Bad

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Full Time

Consulting Department

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• posted on 08 Nov 2024

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Freshworks Lead Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Lead Engineer at Freshworks ?

The average salary of a Lead Engineer at Freshworks in India typically ranges from ₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹47.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 6 years to 10 years).

The top 10% of Lead Engineer at Freshworks earn more than ₹44.5 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹47.0 Lakhs per year. Lead Engineer Salaries at Freshworks 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 30+ Freshworks employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Lead Engineer at Freshworks in India typically ranges from ₹2,04,573 to ₹2,12,686 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹47.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 6 years to 10 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 30+ salaries received from various employees of Freshworks. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

What are the key skills required to be a Lead Engineer at Freshworks ?

To be a Lead Engineer at Freshworks in india, the key skills required include:

- Python
- Deep Learning
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Machine Learning
- Tensorflow

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

Which companies offer higher salaries than Freshworks for Lead Engineer in India?

Teradata	₹23.9 Lakhs to ₹89.0 Lakhs per year
SPRINKLR	₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹75.0 Lakhs per year
Citrix	₹23.5 Lakhs to ₹60.0 Lakhs per year

These companies are known for offering competitive compensation packages that can exceed the salary offered by Freshworks, depending on the role and experience level.

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

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

Avalara Technologies	₹21.0 Lakhs to ₹45.0 Lakhs per year
Wolters Kluwer	₹24.2 Lakhs to ₹39.0 Lakhs per year
ServiceNow	₹26.7 Lakhs to ₹33.5 Lakhs per year
Amadeus	₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year
McAfee	₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹36.0 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 Engineer at Freshworks in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
6 years	₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹42.0 Lakhs per year
7 years	₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹42.0 Lakhs per year
8 years	₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹47.0 Lakhs per year
9 years	₹18.5 Lakhs to ₹44.5 Lakhs per year

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Freshworks Lead Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹15 Lakhs to ₹47 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 35 Freshworks latest salaries received from various employees of Freshworks.