Merck Group Senior Software Engineer Salaries by 10 Employees (Updated 2025)

5 - 11 years exp.

₹11 Lakhs - ₹16.5 Lakhs

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Salary of majority employees

15% less than the average Senior Software Engineer Salary in Pharma Companies for 5 - 11 years of experience

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Last Updated: 24 Aug 2024

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Senior Software Engineer salary at Merck Group ranges between ₹11 Lakhs to ₹16.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 5 years to 11 years. Salary estimates are based on 10 latest salaries received from various employees of Merck Group.

Experience wise Merck Group Senior Software Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 24 Aug 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.2 L/yr - ₹13.9 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.2 L/yr - ₹13.2 L/yr
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7 years (3 salaries)	₹11 L/yr - ₹23.3 L/yr
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹12.6 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹11.7 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹12.6 L/yr - ₹23.5 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.2 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Merck Group

Senior Data Analyst in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 02 Jun 2023

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Its a good company with good work life balance. If you want to stay longer in same company and work without stress then this would be best for for you. As of now I have not heard anything about layoff so it is better in terms of job security as well.

Job security - Excellent

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Poor Salary, Poor Management. People in leadership team needs to be proactive a bit. They talk about many things in the meeting but nothing happens actually. They have Limited projects with very old technologies.

Salary - Poor

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Expert in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Research & Development Department

3.0

• posted on 22 Feb 2023

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Flexibilty in working from home. Hybrid work model Overall working here is average

Job security - Good

Dislikes

...re which can be very expensive given the rental and moving expenses in B'lore. Disparity in roles and pay across departments. CRO-like culture Food quality in cafes can be improved

Promotions - Poor

Trainee in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Data Science & Analytics Department

4.0

• posted on 05 Jan 2022

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

...ive .Althought the work is hectic sometimes the 5 day week is much appreciated. I personally believe that pay could be slightly better ,Overall Merck provides ample oppurtunities to grow and a good place to start.

Skill development - Good

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Pay could be a little better.

Software Developer Trainee in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Intern

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 08 Jul 2023

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Work Life Balance Hybrid model No work Free cabs Flexible working hours

Work-life balance - Excellent

Dislikes

...oper leadership Office politics No new technologies Poor tech infrastructure Less pay than market They are working on the outdated technologies Only join if they are offering permanent jobs, never join as a consultant or intern otherwise you'll loose your market worth.

Salary - Poor

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IT Analyst in Electronic City

Engineering - Hardware & Networks Department

5.0

• posted on 22 Apr 2021

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

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...rk environment #Supportive Manager and team mates #empoyess are first priority #yearly bonus with good hike #no partiality #Tasty indian food ( company providing) #Cab facility #Cultural events #Award and recognition #Encourage to develop our skills #Work from home option #providing shift allowance etc

Salary - Excellent

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There is no Badminton court 😐😐

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What is the salary of Senior Software Engineer at Merck Group?

Senior Software Engineer salary at Merck Group in India ranges between ₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹16.5 Lakhs for experience between 5 years to 11 years. According to our estimates it is 15% less than the average Senior Software Engineer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 10 latest salaries received from various employees of Merck Group India.

How does the salary of a Senior Software Engineer at Merck Group India compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a Senior Software Engineer at Merck Group is 15% less than the average salary of a Senior Software Engineer in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

Which similar companies are paying more than Merck Group to a Senior Software Engineer in India?

Zydus Lifesciences Senior Software Engineer Salary - ₹23.0 Lakhs to ₹42.6 Lakhs per year
Bristol-Myers Squibb Senior Software Engineer Salary - ₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹37.0 Lakhs per year
Bayer Senior Software Engineer Salary - ₹16.5 Lakhs to ₹42.0 Lakhs per year
Eli Lilly and Company Senior Software Engineer Salary - ₹17.0 Lakhs to ₹31.7 Lakhs per year
Roche Diagnostics Senior Software Engineer Salary - ₹15.7 Lakhs to ₹38.0 Lakhs per year

What is the salary of a Senior Software Engineer in companies similar to Merck Group in India?

Novartis Healthcare Senior Software Engineer Salary - ₹7.3 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year
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What is the estimated take home salary of a Senior Software Engineer at Merck Group in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Senior Software Engineer at Merck Group ranges between ₹91,758 per month to ₹94,213 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Merck Group Senior Software Engineer salary in India which ranges between ₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹16.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 5 years to 11 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Senior Software Engineer at Merck Group?

According to AmbitionBox, 75% of the Merck Group Senior Software Engineers reported a notice period of 2 Months, 25% reported a notice period of More than 3 months.This is based on 4 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Merck Group Senior Software Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹11 Lakhs to ₹16.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 10 Merck Group latest salaries received from various employees of Merck Group.