Microsoft employees working as a Lead Software Development Engineer In Test in India have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is 22% lower than the average of Lead Software Development Engineer In Test professionals at Microsoft worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Lead Software Development Engineer In Test at Microsoft is ₹25,40,000 per year or ₹1,221 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly ₹42,30,000 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between ₹16,02,500 (25th percentile) and ₹33,00,000 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 262 salaries submitted by Microsoft Lead Software Development Engineer In Test professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.