Telstra Staff Software Engineer Salaries by 10+ Employees (Updated 2025)

10 - 14 years exp.

₹35 Lakhs - ₹60 Lakhs

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34% more than the average Staff Software Engineer Salary in Telecom Companies for 10 - 14 years of experience

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Last Updated: 20 Feb 2025

Companies similar to Telstra for Staff Software Engineer

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CommScope Staff Software Engineer Salary 8 - 15 years exp. (33 salaries)	₹17 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr 43% less
Mitel Staff Software Engineer Salary 12 - 16 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹30 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr 33% less
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Verizon Staff Software Engineer Salary 5 - 12 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr 11% less
Altimetrik Staff Software Engineer Salary 6 - 12 years exp. (235 salaries)	₹10.4 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr 49% less
Visa Staff Software Engineer Salary 7 - 13 years exp. (162 salaries)	₹20 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr 12% less	7 job openings

Staff Software Engineer salary at Telstra ranges between ₹35 Lakhs to ₹60 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 10 years to 14 years. Salary estimates are based on 13 latest salaries received from various employees of Telstra.

Experience wise Telstra Staff Software Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 20 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
10 years (3 salaries)	₹35 L/yr - ₹52 L/yr
11 years (6 salaries)	₹40 L/yr - ₹86.6 L/yr
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12 years (3 salaries)	₹45 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹47.9 L/yr - ₹52.9 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹20.6 L/yr - ₹58 L/yr

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Top skills at Telstra for Staff Software Engineer

Performance Tuning Splunk Admin Network Security Customer Experience Management SQL Flex Continuous Improvement Application Monitoring NoSQL Security Management Python Linux Version Control NoSQL Performance Testing

Salary related reviews for Telstra

4.6

Rated by 2 employees for salary & benefits

Technology Analyst (working remotely)

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 11 Sep 2023

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Flexible work life Good package/ctc at time of joining

Job security - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

No regular promotion (not even after 3-5 years on the same role). No market salary standardization. You might end up in a team where no technical work

Skill development - Poor

+1 more

Data Engineer in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Engineering - Hardware & Networks Department

4.0

• posted on 28 Feb 2022

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

1. Job security is very high compared to other organizations. 2. Employees are treated with the utmost respect and given full support to learn and grow. 3. Higher management is very considerate and employee-centric. 4. One of the best parts is work-life balance.

Skill development - Good

+5 more

Dislikes

Nothing I can see to date. Maybe increase in the employee salary as per the market standards.

Software Engineer in Pune, Banglore

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 13 Jan 2022

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Overall, it is good company with decent amount of compensation. Type of work and quality of leadership can vary from project to project.

Salary - Excellent

+4 more

Dislikes

Sometimes, hybrid model where you have to work with vendor's scrum team (like amdocs) can be annoying.

Software Testing Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Information Technology Department

4.0

• posted on 01 May 2022

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Great Policies. Great culture. They care for employee. Good technology to work on. People working here are good. Great work life balance

Job security - Excellent

+3 more

Dislikes

Work gets boring after some time due to lack of challenge. Compensation is average better than Indian IT MNC but below product company.

People Manager in Pune

Information Technology Department

2.0

• posted on 10 Aug 2022

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

- Flexible work - Good pay

Salary - Excellent

+2 more

Dislikes

- Everything driven from Australia, no voice for the India leadership - Too many changes, too frequently - Influential, decision-making roles only in Australia, hardly any in India - Too much importance to vendors like Infosys & Wipro - People managers become resource managers with too many overheads - No travel opportunities to Australia or even within India for employees (vendors get travel opportunities)

Promotions - Poor

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Telstra Staff Software Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Staff Software Engineer at Telstra ?

The average salary of a Staff Software Engineer at Telstra in India typically ranges from ₹35.0 Lakhs to ₹60.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 10 years to 14 years).

The top 10% of Staff Software Engineer at Telstra earn more than ₹58.4 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹60.0 Lakhs per year. Staff Software Engineer Salaries at Telstra 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 10+ Telstra employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Staff Software Engineer at Telstra in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Staff Software Engineer at Telstra in India typically ranges from ₹2,87,970 to ₹2,99,598 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹35.0 Lakhs to ₹60.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 10 years to 14 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 10+ salaries received from various employees of Telstra. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

What are the key skills required to be a Staff Software Engineer at Telstra ?

To be a Staff Software Engineer at Telstra in india, the key skills required include:

- Performance Tuning
- Splunk Admin
- Network Security
- Customer Experience Management
- SQL

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

What is the salary of a Staff Software Engineer in companies similar to Telstra in India?

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

Verizon	₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹70.0 Lakhs per year
Visa	₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹70.0 Lakhs per year
Mitel	₹30.0 Lakhs to ₹36.0 Lakhs per year
CommScope	₹17.0 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year
Altimetrik	₹10.4 Lakhs to ₹37.0 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 Staff Software Engineer at Telstra in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
10 years	₹35.0 Lakhs to ₹52.0 Lakhs per year
11 years	₹40.0 Lakhs to ₹86.6 Lakhs per year
12 years	₹45.0 Lakhs to ₹60.0 Lakhs per year
13 years	₹47.9 Lakhs to ₹52.9 Lakhs per year

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Telstra Staff Software Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹35 Lakhs to ₹60 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 13 Telstra latest salaries received from various employees of Telstra.