TCS Lead Software Developer Salaries by 7 Employees (Updated 2025)

5 - 15 years exp.

₹14.2 Lakhs - ₹26.9 Lakhs

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Salary of majority employees

20% less than the average Lead Software Developer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 5 - 15 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Lead Software Developer Salary 7 - 15 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹15 L/yr - ₹26.9 L/yr
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Data Science & Analytics Lead Software Developer Salary 5 - 6 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr

Last Updated: 22 Feb 2024

Companies similar to TCS for Lead Software Developer

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
Infosys Lead Software Developer Salary 6 - 8 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹13 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr 16% more
Wipro Lead Software Developer Salary 0 - 14 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹10 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr 9% more
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HCLTech Lead Software Developer Salary 3 - 8 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹11.5 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr 18% less
Persistent Systems Lead Software Developer Salary 3 - 6 years exp. (48 salaries)	₹7 L/yr - ₹16.4 L/yr 31% less
Cyient Lead Software Developer Salary 7 - 9 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹14 L/yr - ₹15.1 L/yr 18% less
IBM Lead Software Developer Salary 8 - 14 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹24 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr 44% more
Capgemini Lead Software Developer Salary 3 - 12 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹10 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr 17% less
Accenture Lead Software Developer Salary 5 - 9 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹11 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr 18% less
Societe Generale Global Solution Centre Lead Software Developer Salary 7 - 12 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹30 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr 84% more
Cognizant Lead Software Developer Salary 10 - 17 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹15 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr 13% more
DXC Technology Lead Software Developer Salary 9 - 21 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹11 L/yr - ₹39 L/yr 70% more
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NTT Data Lead Software Developer Salary 5 - 11 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr 1% less

Lead Software Developer salary at TCS ranges between ₹14.2 Lakhs to ₹26.9 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 5 years to 15 years. Salary estimates are based on 7 latest salaries received from various employees of TCS.

Experience wise TCS Lead Software Developer salaries

Last Updated: 22 Feb 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6 L/yr - ₹25.5 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6 L/yr - ₹26.7 L/yr
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7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹15 L/yr - ₹27.9 L/yr
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹15 L/yr - ₹29.1 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹15 L/yr - ₹30.3 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹16.3 L/yr - ₹20.8 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹16.9 L/yr - ₹21.6 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹17.5 L/yr - ₹22.4 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹18.1 L/yr - ₹23.1 L/yr
15+ years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8.3 L/yr - ₹26.9 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for TCS

2.2

Rated by 2 employees for salary & benefits

System Engineer in Chennai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 19 Feb 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Your job will be secured

Job security - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Salary hikes 4-7 percent, very poor for freshers No proper communication between managers on skill development, resource satisfaction etc. Please dont join in your early IT career

Salary - Bad

+3 more

Java Developer in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 19 Feb 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Job Security, timely salary, Leave Policy is the best in Industry

Skill development - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Very less Salary Hikes, and use less Work from office call to employees, where even in office they have to work on their laptops,. So just for using the TCS internet, we are being asked to get back to Office. total waste of time, Money, and also contribution to carbon emmission

Salary - Bad

Associate Consultant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

2.0

• posted on 19 Feb 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

TCS is good for freshers and juniors. its running on brand name thats it.

Dislikes

compensation is pathetic. year on year raise in compensation is very horrible. huge variable pay and its not paid above c2 level associates.

Salary - Bad

+4 more

Technical Lead in Pune

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 18 Feb 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Job security.

Job security - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

...ee, senior management takes advantage of this and just work for status meetings. There is no reward for talented folks, not getting enough salary and there is no meaning of appraisal process.

Salary - Poor

+1 more

Software Engineer in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

1.0

• posted on 17 Feb 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

unable list any solid point which I like in TCS.

Dislikes

1. compensation 2. promotions 3. basic component in salary , I think it's the low in the IT and any other company, someone can put a metrics comparing similar companies can help larger community. 4. list goes on

Salary - Bad

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TCS Lead Software Developer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Lead Software Developer at TCS?

Lead Software Developer salary at TCS in India ranges between ₹14.2 Lakhs to ₹26.9 Lakhs for experience between 5 years to 15 years. According to our estimates it is 20% less than the average Lead Software Developer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 7 latest salaries received from various employees of TCS India.

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

The average salary of a Lead Software Developer at TCS is 20% less than the average salary of a Lead Software Developer in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

Which similar companies are paying more than TCS to a Lead Software Developer in India?

Societe Generale Global Solution Centre Lead Software Developer Salary - ₹30.0 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology Lead Software Developer Salary - ₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹39.0 Lakhs per year
IBM Lead Software Developer Salary - ₹24.0 Lakhs to ₹28.0 Lakhs per year
Infosys Lead Software Developer Salary - ₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹26.0 Lakhs per year
Cognizant Lead Software Developer Salary - ₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year

What is the salary of a Lead Software Developer in companies similar to TCS in India?

Wipro Lead Software Developer Salary - ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹28.0 Lakhs per year
NTT Data Lead Software Developer Salary - ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year
Capgemini Lead Software Developer Salary - ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech Lead Software Developer Salary - ₹11.5 Lakhs to ₹17.0 Lakhs per year
Cyient Lead Software Developer Salary - ₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹15.1 Lakhs per year

What is the estimated take home salary of a Lead Software Developer at TCS in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Lead Software Developer at TCS ranges between ₹1,17,993 per month to ₹1,21,296 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average TCS Lead Software Developer salary in India which ranges between ₹14.2 Lakhs to ₹26.9 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 5 years to 15 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Lead Software Developer at TCS?

According to AmbitionBox, 75% of the TCS Lead Software Developers reported a notice period of 3 Months, 25% reported a notice period of 15 days or less.This is based on 4 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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TCS Lead Software Developer salary in India ranges between ₹14.2 Lakhs to ₹26.9 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 7 TCS latest salaries received from various employees of TCS.