IBM Lead Software Engineer Salaries by 40+ Employees (Updated 2025)

6 - 13 years exp.

₹13.5 Lakhs - ₹41.7 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

6% less than the average Lead Software Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 6 - 13 years of experience

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Last Updated: 21 Mar 2025

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UST Lead Software Engineer Salary 5 - 13 years exp. (860 salaries)	₹8.6 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr 17% less	1 job opening
Societe Generale Global Solution Centre Lead Software Engineer Salary 8 - 14 years exp. (567 salaries)	₹15.5 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr 22% more	1 job opening
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Capgemini Lead Software Engineer Salary 2 - 11 years exp. (570 salaries)	₹6.6 L/yr - ₹24.5 L/yr 35% less	14 job openings
HCLTech Lead Software Engineer Salary 4 - 13 years exp. (186 salaries)	₹11.9 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr 7% less
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TCS Lead Software Engineer Salary 6 - 14 years exp. (92 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹31.3 L/yr 26% less
Wipro Lead Software Engineer Salary 5 - 14 years exp. (79 salaries)	₹10.5 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr 2% less
Cognizant Lead Software Engineer Salary 7 - 16 years exp. (74 salaries)	₹13.9 L/yr - ₹36.5 L/yr 6% more
HCL Group Lead Software Engineer Salary 3 - 8 years exp. (29 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹16.4 L/yr 50% less
Infosys Lead Software Engineer Salary 3 - 10 years exp. (35 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr 25% less
Tech Mahindra Lead Software Engineer Salary 9 - 15 years exp. (24 salaries)	₹8.5 L/yr - ₹24.7 L/yr 26% less
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Genpact Lead Software Engineer Salary 6 - 10 years exp. (17 salaries)	₹14 L/yr - ₹35.7 L/yr 3% less
NTT Data Lead Software Engineer Salary 9 - 13 years exp. (13 salaries)	₹13 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr 30% less
Concentrix Catalyst Lead Software Engineer Salary 8 - 11 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹19 L/yr - ₹28.5 L/yr 12% less
Atos Lead Software Engineer Salary 5 - 14 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹8.5 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr 33% less
NTT DATA, Inc. Lead Software Engineer Salary 9 - 11 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹13 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr 26% less
DXC Technology Lead Software Engineer Salary 8 - 12 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr 4% less
Zebra Technologies Lead Software Engineer Salary 3 - 10 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr 23% less
Koch Business Solutions Lead Software Engineer Salary 5 - 12 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹15 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr At par

Lead Software Engineer salary at IBM ranges between ₹13.5 Lakhs to ₹41.7 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 6 years to 13 years. Salary estimates are based on 40 latest salaries received from various employees of IBM.

Experience wise IBM Lead Software Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 21 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹16 L/yr - ₹24.7 L/yr
7 years (6 salaries)	₹16 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr
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8 years (10 salaries)	₹15 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr
9 years (7 salaries)	₹13.6 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr
10 years (5 salaries)	₹15.4 L/yr - ₹39.8 L/yr
11 years (3 salaries)	₹13.5 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr
12 years (6 salaries)	₹15.4 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹23.8 L/yr - ₹48.4 L/yr

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Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 11 Feb 2025

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

...king with, generally a nice company with very convenient workspace and culture . No strict timings ,Salary is Good 👍🏻

Salary - Excellent

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Medical insurance and other benefits are average. No cab facility for us . Most of team members reporting that they have less work life balance and additional working hours.

Skill development - Poor

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Application Developer in Pune

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

1.0

• posted on 23 Jan 2025

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Likes

Job security - there are so many projects. If you are on bench then don't worry if you have skills.

Job security - Good

Dislikes

There is nothing like annual/yearly appraisal. You can be on same package for 4 years no matter how hard you work. They will only point out for "out of the box like independently developed some AI toll or equivalent to it" thing and at this point you will loose the battle. If you are okay to get yearly 1-2% hike on overall package then only you should join

Salary - Bad

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Application Developer in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 05 Jan 2025

3.0

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Likes

...n project). Appraisals are also good (which is depends on your peoples manager). But my suggestion is go with good package yo ibm.

Company culture - Excellent

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If u are having higher band it will be difficult to get projects. If u are not in project no job security.

Job security - Bad

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 19 Oct 2024

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1. Working on latest technologies in few projects. 2. On time promotions if you are doing your job and working on client projects. 3. Good Annual hike compared to other service based companies.

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1. Entire work on few people in project, others will relax and take same salary or in many cases more than you. 2. Less clients and more internal projects which makes promotion delay, unless there is huge dependency you won't get promotion. 3. Promotion depend on no of employees under manager and his budget not on performance. 4. They will release from project just before appraisal so you won't get neither appraisal nor promotion.

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What is the salary of Lead Software Engineer at IBM ?

The average salary of a Lead Software Engineer at IBM in India typically ranges from ₹13.5 Lakhs to ₹41.7 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 6 years to 13 years).

The top 10% of Lead Software Engineer at IBM earn more than ₹35.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹45.0 Lakhs per year. Lead Software Engineer Salaries at IBM 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 40+ IBM employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Lead Software Engineer at IBM in India typically ranges from ₹1,51,786 to ₹1,57,512 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹13.5 Lakhs to ₹41.7 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 6 years to 13 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 40+ salaries received from various employees of IBM. 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 IBM ?

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

- Python
- Java
- OOAD
- SQL
- Javascript

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

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

Societe Generale Global Solution Centre	₹15.5 Lakhs to ₹45.0 Lakhs per year
Cognizant	₹13.9 Lakhs to ₹36.5 Lakhs per year
Koch Business Solutions	₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹36.0 Lakhs per year

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

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

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

Wipro	₹10.5 Lakhs to ₹37.0 Lakhs per year
Genpact	₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹35.7 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology	₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹33.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹11.9 Lakhs to ₹37.0 Lakhs per year
Concentrix Catalyst	₹19.0 Lakhs to ₹28.5 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 Lead Software Engineer at IBM in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
6 years	₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹24.7 Lakhs per year
7 years	₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹26.0 Lakhs per year
8 years	₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹32.0 Lakhs per year
9 years	₹13.6 Lakhs to ₹29.0 Lakhs per year

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IBM Lead Software Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹13.5 Lakhs to ₹41.7 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 40 IBM latest salaries received from various employees of IBM.