Merck Life Science Senior Software Engineer Salaries by 20+ Employees (Updated 2025)

3 - 8 years exp.

₹7.9 Lakhs - ₹32 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

Fixed (91%)

₹16.9 Lakhs

Variable (9%)

₹1.6 Lakh

21% more than the average Senior Software Engineer Salary in Pharma Companies for 3 - 8 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Senior Software Engineer Salary 3 - 8 years exp. (11 salaries)	₹9.5 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr
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IT & Information Security Senior Software Engineer Salary 4 - 5 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹6.5 L/yr - ₹15.8 L/yr

Last Updated: 21 Feb 2025

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Senior Software Engineer salary at Merck Life Science ranges between ₹7.9 Lakhs to ₹32 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 8 years. Salary estimates are based on 20 latest salaries received from various employees of Merck Life Science.

Experience wise Merck Life Science Senior Software Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 21 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹11 L/yr - ₹27.8 L/yr
4 years (4 salaries)	₹6.8 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr
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5 years (5 salaries)	₹9.2 L/yr - ₹32.2 L/yr
6 years (5 salaries)	₹13.5 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr
7 years (4 salaries)	₹15 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹17.6 L/yr - ₹38.9 L/yr

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What is the salary of Senior Software Engineer at Merck Life Science?

Senior Software Engineer salary at Merck Life Science in India ranges between ₹7.9 Lakhs to ₹32.0 Lakhs for experience between 3 years to 8 years. According to our estimates it is 21% more than the average Senior Software Engineer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 20 latest salaries received from various employees of Merck Life Science India.

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

The average salary of a Senior Software Engineer at Merck Life Science is 21% more 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 Life Science to a Senior Software Engineer in India?

Medtronic Senior Software Engineer Salary - ₹15.1 Lakhs to ₹36.0 Lakhs per year
Novo Nordisk Senior Software Engineer Salary - ₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹34.0 Lakhs per year
PerkinElmer Senior Software Engineer Salary - ₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹31.5 Lakhs per year
Thermo Fisher Scientific Senior Software Engineer Salary - ₹9.7 Lakhs to ₹37.0 Lakhs per year
Micro Labs Senior Software Engineer Salary - ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹39.0 Lakhs per year

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

Illumina Senior Software Engineer Salary - ₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year
Beckman Coulter Senior Software Engineer Salary - ₹10.5 Lakhs to ₹27.0 Lakhs per year
Teva Pharmaceuticals Senior Software Engineer Salary - ₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year
Agilent Technologies Senior Software Engineer Salary - ₹5.2 Lakhs to ₹24.4 Lakhs per year
Merck Senior Software Engineer Salary - ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹15.3 Lakhs per year

What is the estimated take home salary of a Senior Software Engineer at Merck Life Science in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Senior Software Engineer at Merck Life Science ranges between ₹1,23,873 per month to ₹1,27,645 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Merck Life Science Senior Software Engineer salary in India which ranges between ₹7.9 Lakhs to ₹32.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 8 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

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

According to AmbitionBox, 47% of the Merck Life Science Senior Software Engineers reported a notice period of 2 Months, 33% reported a notice period of 1 Month and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 15 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Merck Life Science Senior Software Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹7.9 Lakhs to ₹32 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 20 Merck Life Science latest salaries received from various employees of Merck Life Science.