Lead Software Development Engineer Salaries

Lead Software Development Engineer salaries in India

Base pay
₹16.3L - ₹32.0L/yr
₹24.2L/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
₹3L/yrAverage
₹2L - ₹5L/yrRange
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Last updated 19 Sept 2023159 Salaries submitted
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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
Lead Software Development Engineer
7-9 Years
₹49L/yr
₹40L • ₹9L
Bengaluru
₹49L/yr
₹40L • ₹9L
Lead Software Development Engineer
10-14 Years
₹31L/yr
₹31L • ₹0
Bangalore Rural
₹31L/yr
₹31L • ₹0
Lead Software Development Engineer
4-6 Years
₹60L - ₹70L/yr
Bengaluru
₹60L - ₹70L/yr
Lead Software Development Engineer
4-6 Years
₹42L/yr
₹42L • ₹0
Noida
₹42L/yr
₹42L • ₹0
Lead Software Development Engineer
10-14 Years
₹27L/yr
₹27L • ₹0
Chennai
₹27L/yr
₹27L • ₹0
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Lead Software Development Engineer
10-14 Years
₹29L/yr
₹29L • ₹0
Calcutta
₹29L/yr
₹29L • ₹0
Lead Software Development Engineer
7-9 Years
₹30L/yr
₹30L • ₹0
Bengaluru
₹30L/yr
₹30L • ₹0
Lead Software Development Engineer
4-6 Years
₹48L/yr
₹48L • ₹0
Gurgaon, Haryana
₹48L/yr
₹48L • ₹0
Lead Software Development Engineer
4-6 Years
₹46L - ₹54L/yr
Bengaluru
₹46L - ₹54L/yr
Lead Software Development Engineer
10-14 Years
₹16L/yr
₹16L • ₹0
Chennai
₹16L/yr
₹16L • ₹0

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Frequently asked questions about Lead Software Development Engineer salaries

The average salary for a Lead Software Development Engineer is ₹27,20,000 per year or ₹1,308 per hour in India, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to ₹47,80,000 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in India is between ₹18,32,500 (25th percentile) and ₹36,50,000 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 159 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Lead Software Development Engineer employees in India as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Lead Software Development Engineer in India is ₹36,50,000 per year, ₹3,04,167 per month or ₹1,755 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Lead Software Development Engineer in India is ₹18,32,500 per year, ₹1,52,708 per month or ₹881 per hour.