TCS Chennai Software Engineer Salaries by 2000+ Employees (Updated 2025)

0 - 8 years exp.

₹3 Lakhs - ₹12 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

10% less than the average Software Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 0 - 8 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Software Engineer Salary 0 - 8 years exp. (1.3k salaries)	₹2.2 L/yr - ₹11.6 L/yr
IT & Information Security Software Engineer Salary 1 - 8 years exp. (176 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹11.2 L/yr
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Data Science & Analytics Software Engineer Salary 1 - 7 years exp. (53 salaries)	₹3.3 L/yr - ₹11.8 L/yr

Last Updated: 22 Mar 2025

Companies similar to TCS for Software Engineer in Chennai

TCS Software Engineer Salary

0 - 8 years exp. (2k salaries)

₹3 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
HCLTech Software Engineer Salary 0 - 7 years exp. (6k salaries)	₹1.9 L/yr - ₹7.9 L/yr 35% less
Tech Mahindra Software Engineer Salary 0 - 7 years exp. (2.6k salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr 17% less	12 job openings
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Cognizant Software Engineer Salary 0 - 7 years exp. (2.4k salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹14.3 L/yr 8% more
Accenture Software Engineer Salary 0 - 8 years exp. (1.7k salaries)	₹3.6 L/yr - ₹12.7 L/yr 12% more
LTIMindtree Software Engineer Salary 0 - 6 years exp. (1.3k salaries)	₹2.4 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr 17% less	3 job openings
Capgemini Software Engineer Salary 0 - 8 years exp. (1.1k salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹10.5 L/yr 12% less	87 job openings
Wipro Software Engineer Salary 0 - 8 years exp. (952 salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹15.5 L/yr 14% more	10 job openings
HCL Group Software Engineer Salary 0 - 6 years exp. (876 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹8.6 L/yr 28% less
Infosys Software Engineer Salary 0 - 6 years exp. (387 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr 20% less
IBM Software Engineer Salary 1 - 9 years exp. (247 salaries)	₹4.9 L/yr - ₹21.1 L/yr 60% more

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Software Engineer salary at TCS ranges between ₹3 Lakhs to ₹12 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 8 years. Salary estimates are based on 2k latest salaries received from various employees of TCS.

Experience wise TCS Software Engineer salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 22 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
Fresher (37 salaries)	₹2.2 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr
1 year (125 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹8.1 L/yr
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2 years (402 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹9.8 L/yr
3 years (540 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr
4 years (428 salaries)	₹2.7 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr
5 years (259 salaries)	₹3.1 L/yr - ₹12.6 L/yr
6 years (142 salaries)	₹3.7 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
7 years (61 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr
8 years (43 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹15.3 L/yr

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Top skills at TCS for Software Engineer

Unix Java SQL Kafka Javascript C GIT J2Ee C++ Adc JSP Net XML Spring Boot Software Engineering

Salary related reviews for TCS

3.1

Rated by 193 employees for salary & benefits

Software Engineer in Chennai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 24 May 2023

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

The most important thing I like in TCS is work life balance.. My overall experience is 5years where I had no stress/Pressure at work Another think is Job security

Job security - Excellent

+2 more

Dislikes

The most dislike thing is salary and promotion..There will be no much salary hikes and promotion given based on politics. There will be no bonus..Every year they will be only least hike compared to other companies.

Salary - Bad

+1 more

Software Engineer in Chennai

Full Time

Sales & Business Development Department

5.0

• posted on 07 Jun 2023

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Fortunately I was into one of the best project in tcs with most recent tech stack. The main issue is salary in TCS. NO PROMOTIONS NO HIKE. my overall experience was nice and I really miss being a tcser.

Skill development - Excellent

+3 more

Dislikes

No carrier growth

Salary - Bad

+2 more

Software Engineer in Chennai

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

4.0

• posted on 29 Jun 2022

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

It is pretty good about it's work life balance and in terms of job security.

Job security - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

...no career growth and the persons who are working in TCS were terribly underpaid. Even though TCS is receiving high compensation for many new projects, most of the employees were not even paid properly. And in case of career growth also there should be no progress as most of the projects were containing internal politics and hence no good career development environment should be available in TCS. There is not even free food / goodies anything were provided from TCS officials. Very bad behavior towards the employees from TCS management.

Salary - Bad

+4 more

Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 21 Feb 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Job security as even illiterate and free loader can work as software engineer till they retire.

Job security - Good

Dislikes

They promote free loader work culture. Skill development on name only. Company culture: Toxic Salary: Even ola driver and Panipuri seller earns more with comfort. Promotions: What are that?.

Salary - Bad

+5 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

+5 more

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Hello, I got 32L CTC offer from TCS as an IAM associate consultant. Is it a good package considering I have 10.9 years of experience and in IAM 3.6 years? Rest of the experience is in dot net. Also, TCS is considering 10.2 experience only as some process on their side. Please share your thoughts on the offered package and the experience part. Thank you in advance.

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TCS Software Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Software Engineer at TCS in Chennai?

The average salary of a Software Engineer at TCS in Chennai typically ranges from ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from Fresher to 8 years).

The top 10% of Software Engineer in Chennai at TCS earn more than ₹8.6 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹13.5 Lakhs per year. Software Engineer Salaries at TCS 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 2000+ TCS employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Software Engineer at TCS in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a Software Engineer at TCS in Chennai typically ranges from ₹52,766 to ₹54,078 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from Fresher to 8 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 2000+ salaries received from various employees of TCS. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

What are the key skills required to be a Software Engineer at TCS in Chennai?

To be a Software Engineer at TCS in Chennai, the key skills required include:

- Unix
- Java
- SQL
- Kafka
- Javascript

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

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

Concentrix Catalyst	₹7.9 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year
NielsenIQ	₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹21.3 Lakhs per year
Societe Generale Global Solution Centre	₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year
IBM	₹4.9 Lakhs to ₹21.1 Lakhs per year
Tata Group	₹5.1 Lakhs to ₹14.8 Lakhs per year

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

What is the salary of a Software Engineer in companies similar to TCS in Chennai?

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

UST	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹15.8 Lakhs per year
Genpact	₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹9.4 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹15.5 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹12.7 Lakhs per year
Cognizant	₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹14.3 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 Software Engineer at TCS in Chennai?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
Fresher	₹2.2 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs per year
1 year	₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹8.1 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹9.8 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year

and so on.

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