PwC Lead Software Engineer Salaries by 6 Employees (Updated 2025)

6 - 9 years exp.

₹17.5 Lakhs - ₹32 Lakhs

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8% more than the average Lead Software Engineer Salary in Management Consulting Companies for 6 - 9 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Lead Software Engineer Salary 8 - 9 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹27 L/yr - ₹27.2 L/yr
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Consulting Lead Software Engineer Salary 9 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹15.8 L/yr - ₹19.3 L/yr

Last Updated: 26 Feb 2025

Companies similar to PwC for Lead Software Engineer

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Deloitte Lead Software Engineer Salary 4 - 11 years exp. (147 salaries)	₹11.3 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr 11% less
Gartner Lead Software Engineer Salary 7 - 12 years exp. (50 salaries)	₹24.5 L/yr - ₹45.1 L/yr 32% more
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ZS Lead Software Engineer Salary 6 - 12 years exp. (23 salaries)	₹24.1 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr 37% more
BCG Lead Software Engineer Salary 7 - 10 years exp. (10 salaries)	₹25 L/yr - ₹41 L/yr 25% more
Ernst & Young Lead Software Engineer Salary 5 - 11 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹19.5 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr 2% less
Huron Lead Software Engineer Salary 9 - 11 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹22.3 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr 10% less
KPMG India Lead Software Engineer Salary 5 - 11 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹14.5 L/yr - ₹46.5 L/yr 4% more
McKinsey & Company Lead Software Engineer Salary 8 - 9 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹21 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr 21% more
Protiviti Lead Software Engineer Salary 8 - 10 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹19.7 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr 24% less

Lead Software Engineer salary at PwC ranges between ₹17.5 Lakhs to ₹32 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 6 years to 9 years. Salary estimates are based on 6 latest salaries received from various employees of PwC.

Experience wise PwC Lead Software Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 26 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹32 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹26.1 L/yr - ₹33.3 L/yr
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8 years (3 salaries)	₹24 L/yr - ₹27.2 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹17.5 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for PwC

Rated by 1 employees for salary & benefits

Associate Consultant in Noida

Full Time

Data Science & Analytics Department

3.0

• posted on 25 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Work life balance, US based clients, skill development, Cool relation between managers and Individual contributors

Skill development - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Very less salary hike, they often try to find lame reason to pay you less, less promotion, irrelevant of the year of experience and your expertise of skills.

Associate Consultant in Gurgaon / Gurugram

Full Time

Consulting Department

3.0

• posted on 20 Mar 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Great learning opportunities, strong brand name, diverse projects, smart colleagues, good career growth potential.

Skill development - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Long working hours - even on weekends, high pressure of project deadlines, work life balance goes for toss, compensation and hikes are not great, no team building activities.

Salary - Poor

+2 more

Senior Associate in Kolkata

Full Time

Human Resources Department

4.0

• posted on 05 Feb 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Salary hike.

Salary - Good

Dislikes

Leaders are totally useless & inefficient when it comes to HR & admin Department. Shakir Iqbal, Pemanand, Karthi Palanikumar are pathetic employees and have no work ethics. Vikas Aggarwal - Director from the contingent Workforce management team is one the most incompetent leader I have seen. He regularly abuses his team & gives no growth. Should be fired immediately on compliance ground.

Skill development - Poor

+5 more

Senior Associate in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

BFSI, Investments & Trading Department

3.0

• posted on 21 Jan 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

The likes and dislikes may vary based on the project you are in within each stream in PwC. I work in payments transformation in Advisory , here the work like balance is good and the team is supportive, for me.

Job security - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

... discussions are a bit frustrating since the hr wont budge to your negotiations. Hence the salary wont be what is expected when moving companies.

Senior Associate in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Finance & Accounting Department

3.0

• posted on 07 Jan 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

...e is enough potential for growth if you like to work in the offshore segment. 2. The salary is good. 3. Good experience if you want to move out of India in other AC's or Onshore teams. Although there have been less opportunity to move to the onshore team recently.

Salary - Good

Dislikes

1. There is no concept of work life balance. There seems to be busy season all around the year specially in EUM and TMT Industry. 2. If your manager has a habbit of micromanagement then it is going to be very difficult to grow in your job. 3. Minimal to no client facing audit experience.

Work-life balance - Poor

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PwC Lead Software Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Lead Software Engineer at PwC ?

The average salary of a Lead Software Engineer at PwC in India typically ranges from ₹17.5 Lakhs to ₹32.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 6 years to 9 years).

The top 10% of Lead Software Engineer at PwC earn more than ₹31.5 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹32.0 Lakhs per year. Lead Software Engineer Salaries at PwC 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 6 PwC employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Lead Software Engineer at PwC in India typically ranges from ₹1,70,579 to ₹1,77,155 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹17.5 Lakhs to ₹32.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 6 years to 9 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 6 salaries received from various employees of PwC. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

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

ZS	₹24.1 Lakhs to ₹45.0 Lakhs per year
Gartner	₹24.5 Lakhs to ₹45.1 Lakhs per year
BCG	₹25.0 Lakhs to ₹41.0 Lakhs per year
McKinsey & Company	₹21.0 Lakhs to ₹45.0 Lakhs per year
KPMG India	₹14.5 Lakhs to ₹46.5 Lakhs per year

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

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

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

Ernst & Young	₹19.5 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year
Huron	₹22.3 Lakhs to ₹34.0 Lakhs per year
Deloitte	₹11.3 Lakhs to ₹34.0 Lakhs per year
Protiviti	₹19.7 Lakhs to ₹22.0 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 PwC in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
6 years	₹32.0 Lakhs to ₹32.0 Lakhs per year
7 years	₹26.1 Lakhs to ₹33.3 Lakhs per year
8 years	₹24.0 Lakhs to ₹27.2 Lakhs per year
9 years	₹17.5 Lakhs to ₹27.0 Lakhs per year

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PwC Lead Software Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹17.5 Lakhs to ₹32 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 6 PwC latest salaries received from various employees of PwC.