IBM Software Testing Lead Salaries by 10+ Employees (Updated 2025)

7 - 18 years exp.

₹8 Lakhs - ₹13 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

22% less than the average Software Testing Lead Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 7 - 18 years of experience

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Last Updated: 12 Mar 2025

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Cognizant Software Testing Lead Salary 7 - 14 years exp. (53 salaries)	₹6.2 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr 7% less
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LTIMindtree Software Testing Lead Salary 6 - 13 years exp. (29 salaries)	₹7.9 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr 26% more
HCL Group Software Testing Lead Salary 6 - 9 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹9.7 L/yr 19% less
DXC Technology Software Testing Lead Salary 12 - 15 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹10 L/yr - ₹13.5 L/yr 5% more
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NTT Data Software Testing Lead Salary 7 - 14 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹7 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr 4% more

Software Testing Lead salary at IBM ranges between ₹8 Lakhs to ₹13 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 7 years to 18 years. Salary estimates are based on 16 latest salaries received from various employees of IBM.

Experience wise IBM Software Testing Lead salaries

Last Updated: 12 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.3 L/yr - ₹11.8 L/yr
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8 L/yr - ₹19.5 L/yr
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9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9.8 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10 L/yr - ₹19.7 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9.3 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr
12 years (4 salaries)	₹4.4 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8 L/yr - ₹19.9 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10.3 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr
15+ years (3 salaries)	₹10.3 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr

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IBM Software Testing Lead Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Software Testing Lead at IBM?

Software Testing Lead salary at IBM in India ranges between ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹13.0 Lakhs for experience between 7 years to 18 years. According to our estimates it is 22% less than the average Software Testing Lead Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 16 latest salaries received from various employees of IBM India.

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

The average salary of a Software Testing Lead at IBM is 22% less than the average salary of a Software Testing Lead in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

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

Test Strategy, Selenium, Manual Testing, Kubernetes and Automation are some of the popular skills required to work as a Software Testing Lead at IBM India.

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

Accenture Software Testing Lead Salary - ₹8.9 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech Software Testing Lead Salary - ₹8.3 Lakhs to ₹19.4 Lakhs per year
LTIMindtree Software Testing Lead Salary - ₹7.9 Lakhs to ₹18.5 Lakhs per year
Wipro Software Testing Lead Salary - ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹17.6 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology Software Testing Lead Salary - ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹13.5 Lakhs per year

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

NTT Data Software Testing Lead Salary - ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year
TCS Software Testing Lead Salary - ₹4.4 Lakhs to ₹17.3 Lakhs per year
Capgemini Software Testing Lead Salary - ₹5.8 Lakhs to ₹13.0 Lakhs per year
Cognizant Software Testing Lead Salary - ₹6.2 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year
Infosys Software Testing Lead Salary - ₹7.4 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Software Testing Lead at IBM ranges between ₹78,842 per month to ₹80,892 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average IBM Software Testing Lead salary in India which ranges between ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹13.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 7 years to 18 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

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

According to AmbitionBox, 57% of the IBM Software Testing Leads reported a notice period of 1 Month, 29% reported a notice period of 3 Months and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 7 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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