Freshworks Chennai Staff Engineer Salaries by 10+ Employees (Updated 2025)

9 - 17 years exp.

₹44 Lakhs - ₹66.1 Lakhs

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52% more than the average Staff Engineer Salary in Software Product Companies for 9 - 17 years of experience

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Last Updated: 20 Mar 2025

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Freshworks Staff Engineer Salary

9 - 17 years exp. (11 salaries)

₹44 L/yr - ₹66.1 L/yr

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Staff Engineer salary at Freshworks ranges between ₹44 Lakhs to ₹66.1 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 9 years to 17 years. Salary estimates are based on 11 latest salaries received from various employees of Freshworks.

Latest annual salaries shared by Freshworks Staff Engineer in Chennai

2w ago

₹45 Lakhs

11 years exp.

3mo ago

₹44 Lakhs

11 years exp.

3mo ago

₹57.2 Lakhs

10 years exp.

4mo ago

₹60 Lakhs

13 years exp.

7mo ago

₹48.5 Lakhs

10 years exp.

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13 years exp.

7mo ago

15 years exp.

7mo ago

17 years exp.

7mo ago

17 years exp.

7mo ago

17 years exp.

Experience wise Freshworks Staff Engineer salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 20 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹51.1 L/yr - ₹56.5 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹52.1 L/yr - ₹57.5 L/yr
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11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹53 L/yr - ₹58.6 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹54 L/yr - ₹59.7 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹55 L/yr - ₹60.8 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹55.9 L/yr - ₹61.8 L/yr
15+ years (4 salaries)	₹24.4 L/yr - ₹66.1 L/yr

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Top skills at Freshworks for Staff Engineer

Data Structures CRM Python Linux Automation Coding Machine Learning Open Source Distribution System SAN Programming Troubleshooting customer support Software Product Development Debugging

Salary related reviews for Freshworks

4.0

Rated by 1 employees for salary & benefits

Lead Software Engineer in Chennai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

1.0

• posted on 04 Feb 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Salary is good Remote work sometimes is flexible

Salary - Good

Dislikes

Not a good company and team members are not supportive Our feedback is not heard Old employees are preferred New employees are not treated well Managers are biased towards old employees No support from team members. If you ask question in a group you would be made to feel that you are not worth. Team members old emoloyees will project in such a way that you cannot work on your own without their support. By that way they gain their credits by putting us down. Your work is not appreciated they tell it is normal work But when you do a mistake it is magnified Less recognition Recent layoffs is worst. Why did they hire so many people and then fire stating redundant roles. If it's redudant they should not have hired people in the first place. Management does not plan well which made people lose their jobs.

Skill development - Bad

+5 more

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

+2 more

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

+4 more

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

+4 more

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

+2 more

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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What is the salary of Staff Engineer at Freshworks in Chennai?

The average salary of a Staff Engineer at Freshworks in Chennai typically ranges from ₹44.0 Lakhs to ₹66.1 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 9 years to 17 years).

The top 10% of Staff Engineer in Chennai at Freshworks earn more than ₹66.1 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹66.1 Lakhs per year. Staff 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 Staff Engineer at Freshworks in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a Staff Engineer at Freshworks in Chennai typically ranges from ₹3,20,186 to ₹3,32,353 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹44.0 Lakhs to ₹66.1 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 9 years to 17 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 are the key skills required to be a Staff Engineer at Freshworks in Chennai?

To be a Staff Engineer at Freshworks in Chennai, the key skills required include:

- Data Structures
- CRM
- Python
- Linux
- Automation

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

What is the salary of a Staff Engineer in companies similar to Freshworks in Chennai?

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

Qualcomm	₹30.0 Lakhs to ₹58.0 Lakhs per year
Navis India Technologies	₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year
Mbit Wireless	₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year
Altimetrik	₹11.1 Lakhs to ₹33.0 Lakhs per year
Cittabase Solutions	₹3.2 Lakhs to ₹8.5 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 Staff Engineer at Freshworks in Chennai?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
9 years	₹51.1 Lakhs to ₹56.5 Lakhs per year
10 years	₹52.1 Lakhs to ₹57.5 Lakhs per year
11 years	₹53.0 Lakhs to ₹58.6 Lakhs per year
12 years	₹54.0 Lakhs to ₹59.7 Lakhs per year

and so on.

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Freshworks Staff Engineer salary in Chennai ranges between ₹44 Lakhs to ₹66.1 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 11 Freshworks latest salaries received from various employees of Freshworks.