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Senior Software Engineer Salary in India

based on 4.5L latest salaries

Average Annual Salary

15.2 Lakhs

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Estimated Take Home Salary

81,797 - ₹ 83,930

Senior Software Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹ 5.4 Lakhs to ₹ 26.4 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹ 15.2 Lakhs. Salary estimates are based on 4.5L latest salaries received from Senior Software Engineers.

Last Updated: 11 Sept, 2024

Salaries in different departments

Engineering - Software & QA
Senior Software Engineer Salary
3 - 9 years exp. (3.5L salaries)
15.1 Lakhs

₹5.4 L/yr - ₹26.4 L/yr

IT & Information Security
Senior Software Engineer Salary
3 - 9 years exp. (11.7k salaries)
13.7 Lakhs

₹5.4 L/yr - ₹26.3 L/yr

Data Science & Analytics
Senior Software Engineer Salary
3 - 9 years exp. (6.9k salaries)
13.8 Lakhs

₹5.5 L/yr - ₹26.4 L/yr

Engineering - Hardware & Networks
Senior Software Engineer Salary
3 - 9 years exp. (5k salaries)
13.1 Lakhs

₹5.5 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr

Consulting
Senior Software Engineer Salary
3 - 9 years exp. (2.5k salaries)
14.2 Lakhs

₹5.4 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr

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Average Annual Salary by Experience

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Senior Software Engineer salary in India with less than 3 year of experience to 9 years ranges from ₹ 5.4 Lakhs to ₹ 26.4 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹ 15.2 Lakhs based on 4.5L latest salaries.

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Company name Avg Annual Salary
1 Crore
72.5 Lakhs
71.2 Lakhs
65.5 Lakhs
62.9 Lakhs
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₹5.4 L/yr - ₹32.9 L/yr
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₹4.8 L/yr - ₹26.5 L/yr
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8.3 Lakhs
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(1.7L salaries)
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(2.3L salaries)
13.7 Lakhs
₹4.4 L/yr - ₹22.3 L/yr
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(49.2k salaries)
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(26.4k salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr
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(1.9L salaries)
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₹8.1 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr
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(56.9k salaries)
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(11.3k salaries)
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(2.3L salaries)
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₹5 L/yr - ₹10.3 L/yr

Top Skills for Senior Software Engineers

based on 55,857 jobs

Skills

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1

Javascript

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3

Python

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Popular Companies for Senior Software Engineer in India

Company Name Avg Annual Salary
1 - 11 yrs exp. (23.6k salaries)

13.7 Lakhs

₹5.8 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr

2 - 11 yrs exp. (22.1k salaries)

13.4 Lakhs

₹5.5 L/yr - ₹22.5 L/yr

0 - 9 yrs exp. (20.2k salaries)

7.9 Lakhs

₹3.4 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr

2 - 10 yrs exp. (19.1k salaries)

12.8 Lakhs

₹6 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr

0 - 10 yrs exp. (15.3k salaries)

9.9 Lakhs

₹4 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr

1 - 8 yrs exp. (11k salaries)

10.3 Lakhs

₹4.5 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr

1 - 10 yrs exp. (10.6k salaries)

12.8 Lakhs

₹5.6 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr

2 - 10 yrs exp. (7.5k salaries)

13.5 Lakhs

₹6 L/yr - ₹21.5 L/yr

1 - 13 yrs exp. (6.3k salaries)

14.6 Lakhs

₹4.5 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr

12.5 Lakhs

₹6.3 L/yr - ₹19.5 L/yr

Salary related reviews by Senior Software Engineer

Wipro

Senior Software Engineer

4.0
posted on 27 Jul 2024

4.0 for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Wipro provides extensive training programs and resources for skill development.it promotes a multicultural and inclusive workplace, which allows employees to interact with colleagues from different backgrounds and perspectives

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Dislikes

about the pace and scale of salary increments, I'm feeling that compensation growth does not match their workload or market standards.

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Globant

Senior Software Engineer

3.0
posted on 29 Jun 2024

4.0 for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Globant is a great company to work with lots of perks and benefits. Salary will be according to market standards.

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Dislikes

For some clients the work life balance is almost nowhere to be seen. You will be working for 12-13 hrs a day and sometimes on weekends also.

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Netcracker

Senior Software Engineer

3.0
posted on 06 Jul 2024

3.0 for Salary and Benefits

Likes

1. Good Technical stack 2. Competitive salary 3. Good Learning and Professional development

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Dislikes

1. Not good work quality unless you are in specific teams 2. Decision making by Russians 3. Core development done by Russians

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Bosch Global Software Technologies

Senior Software Engineer

4.0
posted on 27 Jul 2024

3.0 for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Work life balance. laid back deadlines

Dislikes

.... Unskilled people are sitting in management who dont have any technical skills. Bad salary structure and appraisal's.

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Capgemini

Senior Software Engineer

4.0
posted on 05 Sep 2024

3.0 for Salary and Benefits

Likes

The company offers strong job security, ensuring employees feel stable and supported in their roles. The excellent work-life balance allows employees to maintain a healthy equilibrium between work and personal life. Additionally, the company fosters a positive and inclusive work culture, providing a supportive and collaborative environment for its employees.

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Dislikes

The company has an inadequate salary structure and offers few promotion opportunities, which can demotivate employees.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Software Engineer Salaries

What is the salary of a Senior Software Engineer in India?
Average salary for a Senior Software Engineer in India is 15.2 Lakhs per year (₹1.3L per month). Salary estimates are based on 4.5L latest salaries received from various Senior Software Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Senior Software Engineers?
What is the starting salary for a Senior Software Engineer in India?
Average starting Salary for Senior Software Engineer in India is around ₹5.4 Lakhs per year (₹45.0k per month). 3 years of minimum experience is required to be a Senior Software Engineer.
What is the highest salary for a Senior Software Engineer in India?
Highest salary that a Senior Software Engineer can earn is ₹26.4 Lakhs per year (₹2.2L per month).
How does Senior Software Engineer Salary in India change with experience?
An Entry Level Senior Software Engineer with less than three years of experience earns an average salary of ₹7.7 Lakhs per year. A mid-career Senior Software Engineer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of ₹13.4 Lakhs per year, while an experienced Senior Software Engineer with 10-20 years of experience earns an average salary of ₹21.9 Lakhs per year.
What are the top paying industries for Senior Software Engineer in India?
What are the top paying cities for Senior Software Engineer in India?
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Senior Software Engineer?
These are the top skills of a Senior Software Engineer based on 55.9k jobs posted by employers.
  • Javascript
  • SQL
  • Python
  • Agile
  • Java