IBM Lead Software Engineer Salaries by 30+ Employees (Updated 2025)

6 - 13 years exp.

₹13.5 Lakhs - ₹42.4 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

Fixed (92%)

₹21.6 Lakhs

Variable (8%)

₹2.0 Lakhs

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: 20 Feb 2025

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Lead Software Engineer salary at IBM ranges between ₹13.5 Lakhs to ₹42.4 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 6 years to 13 years. Salary estimates are based on 38 latest salaries received from various employees of IBM.

Experience wise IBM Lead Software Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 20 Feb 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 (9 salaries)	₹15 L/yr - ₹34 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 (5 salaries)	₹15.4 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹23.8 L/yr - ₹48.2 L/yr

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What is the salary of Lead Software Engineer at IBM?

Lead Software Engineer salary at IBM in India ranges between ₹13.5 Lakhs to ₹42.4 Lakhs for experience between 6 years to 13 years. According to our estimates it is 6% less than the average Lead Software Engineer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 38 latest salaries received from various employees of IBM India.

How does the salary of a Lead Software Engineer at IBM India compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a Lead Software Engineer at IBM is 6% less than the average salary of a Lead Software Engineer in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

What are the top skills required to work as a Lead Software Engineer at IBM?

Python, Java, OOAD, SQL and Javascript are some of the popular skills required to work as a Lead Software Engineer at IBM India.

Which similar companies are paying more than IBM to a Lead Software Engineer in India?

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Societe Generale Global Solution Centre Lead Software Engineer Salary - ₹15.2 Lakhs to ₹45.0 Lakhs per year
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What is the salary of a Lead Software Engineer in companies similar to IBM in India?

Cognizant Lead Software Engineer Salary - ₹13.9 Lakhs to ₹36.5 Lakhs per year
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Genpact Lead Software Engineer Salary - ₹17.3 Lakhs to ₹35.7 Lakhs per year
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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 ranges between ₹1,50,928 per month to ₹1,56,615 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average IBM Lead Software Engineer salary in India which ranges between ₹13.5 Lakhs to ₹42.4 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 6 years to 13 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Lead Software Engineer at IBM?

According to AmbitionBox, 45% of the IBM Lead Software Engineers reported a notice period of 3 Months, 38% reported a notice period of 2 Months and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 29 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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