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

8 - 10 years exp.

₹21 Lakhs - ₹31 Lakhs

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Lead Software Engineer Salary at PwC ranges between ₹21 Lakhs to ₹31 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 8 years to 10 years. Salary estimates are based on 6 latest salaries received from... Read more

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PwC Lead Software Engineer salaries by

Years of experience	Avg. annual salary
8 years (3 salaries)	₹24 L/yr - ₹27.2 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹23.4 L/yr - ₹29.9 L/yr
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10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹23.4 L/yr - ₹29.8 L/yr

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Senior Associate in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

1.0

• updated on 14 Apr 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Salary is good but micro management. And Indian employees are considered as second grade employees

Salary - Good

Dislikes

Work life balance is out of the box Employees are treated as bonded labourers No job security even if one escalation on your name you will be forced to quit.

Job security - Poor

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Team Lead in Kolkata

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

2.0

• updated on 13 Apr 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Only on time salary was good.

Dislikes

People from Wipro who were working from beginning and also newly joined experience people became one sided. Office politics. My new ideas were not implemented. As a Lead, no access was given for preparing roster, alignment of transport, nothing. We had to adhere Wipro Leads. They used to decide everything.

Skill development - Bad

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Associate Consultant in Noida

Full Time

Data Science & Analytics Department

3.0

• updated 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

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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

• updated on 20 Mar 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

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

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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

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Senior Associate in Kolkata

Full Time

Human Resources Department

4.0

• updated on 05 Feb 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

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Salary hike.

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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.

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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 ₹21.0 Lakhs to ₹31.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 8 years to 10 years).

The top 10% of Lead Software Engineer at PwC earn more than ₹30.6 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹31.0 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 ₹1,64,426 to ₹1,70,724 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹21.0 Lakhs to ₹31.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 8 years to 10 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.

What are the key skills required to be a Lead Software Engineer at PwC ?

To be a Lead Software Engineer at PwC in india, the key skills required include:

- Healthcare
- Project Management
- Auditing
- Information Technology
- Technical Documentation

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

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

Gartner	₹30.0 Lakhs to ₹47.0 Lakhs per year
ZS	₹27.4 Lakhs to ₹45.0 Lakhs per year
BCG	₹26.0 Lakhs to ₹41.0 Lakhs per year
McKinsey & Company	₹21.0 Lakhs to ₹45.0 Lakhs per year
KPMG India	₹15.4 Lakhs to ₹41.4 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
Deloitte	₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹34.8 Lakhs per year
Huron	₹19.4 Lakhs to ₹34.0 Lakhs per year
Protiviti	₹19.7 Lakhs to ₹23.0 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
8 years	₹24.0 Lakhs to ₹27.2 Lakhs per year
9 years	₹23.4 Lakhs to ₹29.9 Lakhs per year
10 years	₹23.4 Lakhs to ₹29.8 Lakhs per year

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PwC Lead Software Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹21 Lakhs to ₹31 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 6 PwC latest salaries received from various employees of PwC.