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IBM Senior System Software Engineer salaries in India (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
4 - 7 years exp.
₹7.8 Lakhs - ₹18.5 Lakhs
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Engineering - Software & QA
Senior System Software Engineer Salary
4 - 7 years exp. (39 salaries)
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₹7.8 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr

Engineering - Hardware & Networks
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5 - 6 years exp. (4 salaries)
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₹10.2 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr

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4 - 6 years exp. (4 salaries)
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₹10.8 L/yr - ₹12.4 L/yr

Consulting
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5 - 6 years exp. (3 salaries)
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₹10 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr

BFSI, Investments & Trading
Senior System Software Engineer Salary
4 - 5 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹11.5 L/yr - ₹12.7 L/yr

Last Updated: 17 Feb 2025

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TCS Senior System Software Engineer Salary

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Senior System Software Engineer salary at IBM ranges between ₹7.8 Lakhs to ₹18.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 4 years to 7 years. Salary estimates are based on 56 latest salaries received from various employees of IBM.

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Experience wise IBM Senior System Software Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 17 Feb 2025

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4 years  (23 salaries)

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₹7.8 L/yr - ₹15.6 L/yr
5 years  (21 salaries)

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₹8.4 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr
6 years  (9 salaries)

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₹10 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr
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₹12 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr

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Top skills at IBM for Senior System Software Engineer

Cics Mainframes System Software zOS DevOps Docker Application Development Cloud Computing Openshift Agile Continuous Integration Scrum Debugging Firmware System Testing

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Rated by 3 employees for salary & benefits

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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

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  • 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
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Work culture and flexibility. Not too much stress.

  • Skill development - Good
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...(MS) holder from University of Texas at Arlington, USA are paid the same salary. Very huge pay disparity. No equal pay for equal work. Very racist and biased. Managers make false promises of promotions and very gradual pay hike. No meritrocracy. All degrees are the same. Doesnt matter if you worked until 3AM on projects to earn your STEM degree. BE and US STEM degrees are dirt cheap in India. US Management plays favorites.

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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Everything Excellent company, work life balance is great Pay is decent not as great as others but it compensates it with other benefits.

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Might improve location allocation for employees, So can be near to their families.

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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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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  • Salary - Good
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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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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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Likes

The access to learning platforms.

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...tion. Everyone keeps quiet about this, if you speak up, you will be highlighted. This is so worse that any other benefit pales in comparison, even a high salary.

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IBM Senior System Software Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Senior System Software Engineer at IBM ?
The average salary of a Senior System Software Engineer at IBM in India typically ranges from ₹7.8 Lakhs to ₹18.5 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 4 years to 7 years).

The top 10% of Senior System Software Engineer at IBM earn more than ₹15.6 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹18.4 Lakhs per year. Senior System 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 50+ IBM employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Senior System Software Engineer at IBM in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Senior System Software Engineer at IBM in India typically ranges from ₹84,037 to ₹86,234 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹7.8 Lakhs to ₹18.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 4 years to 7 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 50+ 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 Senior System Software Engineer at IBM ?
To be a Senior System Software Engineer at IBM in india, the key skills required include:

  • - Cics
  • - Mainframes
  • - System Software
  • - zOS
  • - DevOps

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 Senior System Software Engineer in India?
Accenture ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹21.0 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra ₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech ₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹14.0 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 Senior System Software Engineer in companies similar to IBM in India?
The salary of a Senior System 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 ₹3.4 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year
Cognizant ₹6.8 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
TCS ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹9.6 Lakhs per year
Capgemini ₹4.1 Lakhs to ₹6.1 Lakhs per year
Infosys ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹8.0 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 Senior System Software Engineer at IBM in India?
The salary growth for a Senior System Software Engineer at IBM depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Senior System Software Engineer can expect the following growth trajectory at IBM:

Experience Average Salary Range
4 years ₹7.8 Lakhs to ₹15.6 Lakhs per year
5 years ₹8.4 Lakhs to ₹16.5 Lakhs per year
6 years ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹16.5 Lakhs per year
7 years ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹18.5 Lakhs per year
and so on.

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IBM Senior System Software Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹7.8 Lakhs to ₹18.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 56 IBM latest salaries received from various employees of IBM.