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

5 - 11 years exp.

₹19 Lakhs - ₹55.5 Lakhs

Avg. annual salary

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41% more than the average Lead Software Engineer Salary in FinTech Companies for 5 - 11 years of experience

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Last Updated: 8 Mar 2025

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MasterCard Lead Software Engineer Salary 9 - 16 years exp. (150 salaries)	₹18.8 L/yr - ₹57.5 L/yr 27% more	12 job openings
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Visa Lead Software Engineer Salary 13 - 18 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹28 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr 70% more	3 job openings
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Lead Software Engineer salary at PayU Payments ranges between ₹19 Lakhs to ₹55.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 5 years to 11 years. Salary estimates are based on 35 latest salaries received from various employees of PayU Payments.

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₹52 Lakhs

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₹32 Lakhs

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Experience wise PayU Payments Lead Software Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 8 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹24 L/yr - ₹42.5 L/yr
6 years (4 salaries)	₹24 L/yr - ₹42.5 L/yr
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7 years (6 salaries)	₹25 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr
8 years (7 salaries)	₹20.4 L/yr - ₹49 L/yr
9 years (7 salaries)	₹19 L/yr - ₹55.5 L/yr
10 years (4 salaries)	₹27.9 L/yr - ₹52 L/yr
11 years (5 salaries)	₹25 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr

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Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 01 Oct 2024

4.0

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Overall a good company to start you career with. Everyone is professional here. Salary always on time.

Salary - Good

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Work life balance is not good. Appraisals not good Even tough there are leaves but due to work pressure you don't prefer taking leaves yourself.

Promotions - Poor

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Senior Software Engineer Testing in Gurgaon / Gurugram

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 20 Sep 2022

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Salary was good and the medical benifts

Salary - Excellent

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Most of the mangers, they play blame games and do not intend to help the team members. You work on things you don't want to. Poor communication between team members. You get task only to close it, so later you can be blamed :D

Skill development - Bad

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Analytics Software Engineer in Gurgaon / Gurugram

Full Time

Data Science & Analytics Department

5.0

• posted on 09 Apr 2021

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Full liberty to come & Go whenever time. Good Appraisal as compared to Other companies even in the Covid times without job loss as well as without any salary cut. Best learning courses. Many others

Salary - Excellent

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I don’t like some people, they are such a stupid persons. Don’t want to see them, but what can we do. I can’t leave this good company coz of those J

Branch Manager in Assam

Other Department

4.0

• posted on 30 Jan 2022

3.0

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Good work environment and culture. Teammates are supportive and the management is transparent. There is a huge cafeteria and gaming arcade for chilling.

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There is a lot of politics and the management doesn't address our issues. Salary is decent but career growth is slow

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Marketing & Communication Department

5.0

• posted on 17 Sep 2017

5.0

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... experience working with PayU. Management, Culture and Environment is very good. Salary will always before or on time...! Learning experience was quite good, growth wise extremely excellent. A good company to work with...👍

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What is the salary of Lead Software Engineer at PayU Payments ?

The average salary of a Lead Software Engineer at PayU Payments in India typically ranges from ₹19.0 Lakhs to ₹55.5 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 5 years to 11 years).

The top 10% of Lead Software Engineer at PayU Payments earn more than ₹45.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹55.5 Lakhs per year. Lead Software Engineer Salaries at PayU Payments 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 30+ PayU Payments employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Lead Software Engineer at PayU Payments in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Lead Software Engineer at PayU Payments in India typically ranges from ₹2,13,677 to ₹2,22,202 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹19.0 Lakhs to ₹55.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 5 years to 11 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 30+ salaries received from various employees of PayU Payments. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

What are the key skills required to be a Lead Software Engineer at PayU Payments ?

To be a Lead Software Engineer at PayU Payments in india, the key skills required include:

- Financial Services
- Agile
- Computer science
- Javascript
- Unit Testing

These skills are highly valued at PayU Payments and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.

Which companies offer higher salaries than PayU Payments for Lead Software Engineer in India?

Visa	₹28.0 Lakhs to ₹100.0 Lakhs per year
Razorpay	₹33.0 Lakhs to ₹68.0 Lakhs per year
ACKO	₹34.5 Lakhs to ₹58.0 Lakhs per year
MasterCard	₹18.8 Lakhs to ₹57.5 Lakhs per year
PayPal	₹23.0 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year

These companies are known for offering competitive compensation packages that can exceed the salary offered by PayU Payments, depending on the role and experience level.

What is the salary of a Lead Software Engineer in companies similar to PayU Payments in India?

The salary of a Lead Software Engineer at companies similar to PayU Payments in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Angel One	₹17.0 Lakhs to ₹36.3 Lakhs per year
Slice	₹27.0 Lakhs to ₹28.0 Lakhs per year
HighRadius	₹13.4 Lakhs to ₹16.0 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 Lead Software Engineer at PayU Payments in India?

The salary growth for a Lead Software Engineer at PayU Payments depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Lead Software Engineer can expect the following growth trajectory at PayU Payments:

Experience	Average Salary Range
5 years	₹24.0 Lakhs to ₹42.5 Lakhs per year
6 years	₹24.0 Lakhs to ₹42.5 Lakhs per year
7 years	₹25.0 Lakhs to ₹42.0 Lakhs per year
8 years	₹20.4 Lakhs to ₹49.0 Lakhs per year

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PayU Payments Lead Software Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹19 Lakhs to ₹55.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 35 PayU Payments latest salaries received from various employees of PayU Payments.