Freshworks Lead Software Test Engineer Salaries by 10+ Employees (Updated 2025)

7 - 11 years exp.

₹26 Lakhs - ₹35 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

55% more than the average Lead Software Test Engineer Salary in Software Product Companies for 7 - 11 years of experience

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Last Updated: 20 Mar 2025

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FIS Lead Software Test Engineer Salary 3 - 9 years exp. (10 salaries)	₹7.9 L/yr - ₹23.8 L/yr 54% less
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Lead Software Test Engineer salary at Freshworks ranges between ₹26 Lakhs to ₹35 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 7 years to 11 years. Salary estimates are based on 17 latest salaries received from various employees of Freshworks.

Experience wise Freshworks Lead Software Test Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 20 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹26 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr
8 years (6 salaries)	₹27 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr
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9 years (6 salaries)	₹29 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹30 L/yr - ₹58 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹29 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr

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Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 12 May 2023

4.0

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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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...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.

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4.0

• posted on 03 Jan 2025

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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

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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

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3.0

• posted on 08 Dec 2024

4.0

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

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• posted on 08 Nov 2024

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...s something that you are looking for, please do not consider joining Freshworks. Hiring happens only in the US these days with 4 people getting hired for same/similar roles at very high salary and they don’t even get laid off.

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• posted on 10 Oct 2024

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What is the salary of Lead Software Test Engineer at Freshworks ?

The average salary of a Lead Software Test Engineer at Freshworks in India typically ranges from ₹26.0 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 7 years to 11 years).

The top 10% of Lead Software Test Engineer at Freshworks earn more than ₹34.4 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹35.0 Lakhs per year. Lead Software Test 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 10+ Freshworks employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Lead Software Test Engineer at Freshworks in India typically ranges from ₹1,95,788 to ₹2,03,504 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹26.0 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 7 years to 11 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 10+ salaries received from various employees of Freshworks. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

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

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

Coupa Software Inc	₹16.8 Lakhs to ₹37.1 Lakhs per year
EPAM Systems	₹13.1 Lakhs to ₹33.0 Lakhs per year
Ellucian Higher Education Systems	₹17.8 Lakhs to ₹28.7 Lakhs per year
FIS	₹7.9 Lakhs to ₹23.8 Lakhs per year
UST	₹7.2 Lakhs to ₹20.0 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 Software Test Engineer at Freshworks in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
7 years	₹26.0 Lakhs to ₹32.0 Lakhs per year
8 years	₹27.0 Lakhs to ₹32.0 Lakhs per year
9 years	₹29.0 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year
10 years	₹30.0 Lakhs to ₹58.0 Lakhs per year

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Freshworks Lead Software Test Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹26 Lakhs to ₹35 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 17 Freshworks latest salaries received from various employees of Freshworks.