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Software Engineer Salaries

Software Engineer salaries in India

Base pay
₹4L - ₹9L/yr
₹6L/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
₹56K/yrAverage
₹30K - ₹1L/yrRange
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Software Engineer
₹4L–₹10L/yr
Senior Software Engineer
₹10L–₹23L/yr
Software Engineer IV
₹23L–₹37L/yr

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50 salaries

Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Software Engineer
1-3 Years
₹2L/yr
₹2L • ₹0
Calcutta

submitted on 14 Jun 2026

₹2L/yr
₹2L • ₹0
Software Engineer
4-6 Years
₹2Cr/yr
₹2Cr • ₹0
Bengaluru

submitted on 14 Jun 2026

₹2Cr/yr
₹2Cr • ₹0
Software Engineer
4-6 Years
₹11L/yr
₹11L • ₹0
Pune

submitted on 14 Jun 2026

₹11L/yr
₹11L • ₹0
Software Engineer
1-3 Years
₹12L/yr
₹11L • ₹51K
Pune

submitted on 14 Jun 2026

₹12L/yr
₹11L • ₹51K
Software Engineer
1-3 Years
₹12L/yr
₹12L • ₹0
Chennai

submitted on 14 Jun 2026

₹12L/yr
₹12L • ₹0
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Software Engineer
4-6 Years
₹4L/yr
₹4L • ₹0
Noida

submitted on 14 Jun 2026

₹4L/yr
₹4L • ₹0
Software Engineer
1-3 Years
₹3L/yr
₹3L • ₹0
Pune

submitted on 14 Jun 2026

₹3L/yr
₹3L • ₹0
Software Engineer
4-6 Years
₹12L/yr
₹12L • ₹0
Bengaluru

submitted on 14 Jun 2026

₹12L/yr
₹12L • ₹0
Software Engineer
4-6 Years
₹45L/yr
₹45L • ₹0
Bengaluru

submitted on 14 Jun 2026

₹45L/yr
₹45L • ₹0
Software Engineer
4-6 Years
₹15L/yr
₹15L • ₹0
Bengaluru

submitted on 14 Jun 2026

₹15L/yr
₹15L • ₹0

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Frequently asked questions about Software Engineer salaries

The average salary for a Software Engineer is ₹6,06,399 per year or ₹292 per hour in India, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to ₹14,50,000 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in India is between ₹4,13,750 (25th percentile) and ₹9,88,750 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 295753 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Engineer employees in India as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Software Engineer in India is ₹9,88,750 per year, ₹82,396 per month or ₹475 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Software Engineer in India is ₹4,13,750 per year, ₹34,479 per month or ₹199 per hour.
Software engineers are paid above the national average. The pay range reflects the demand for their skillset and the profitability of the products they develop. Those working in London or other major city can expect usually to earn a higher salary. Candidates with prior experience in the field or higher levels of education generally receive higher salaries. Pay is expected to grow as digital transformation reaches a global level. Software engineers can further increase their total pay by pursuing freelance consulting opportunities.
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