As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Head of Software Quality Assurance in India is ₹ 33,71,073, with an hourly rate of ₹ 1,621, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 31,27,727 to ₹ 38,42,024, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 31,27,727
50TH(Median)   ₹ 33,71,073
75TH   ₹ 38,42,024
Head of Software Quality Assurance Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Head of Software Quality Assurance Salary ₹ 31,27,727 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Head of Software Quality Assurance Salary ₹ 33,71,073 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Head of Software Quality Assurance Salary ₹ 38,42,024 India April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Head of Software Quality Assurance Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Head of Software Quality Assurance salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Head of Software Quality Assurance is about ₹ 33,71,073 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 1,621, a monthly salary of about ₹ 2,80,923, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 64,828. Click the switch button below to see more details about Head of Software Quality Assurance hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Head of Software Quality Assurances Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Head of Software Quality Assurance's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 72,878 - ₹ 83,627, while Intermediate make ₹ 74,378 - ₹ 84,877, Senior earn ₹ 76,628 - ₹ 86,627, Specialist earn ₹ 80,128 - ₹ 89,877, Expert can reach ₹ 84,127 - ₹ 90,724 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Head of Software Quality Assurance ₹ 80,128
Intermediate Level Head of Software Quality Assurance ₹ 81,628
Senior Level Head of Software Quality Assurance ₹ 83,627
Specialist Level Head of Software Quality Assurance ₹ 86,627
Expert Level Head of Software Quality Assurance ₹ 90,377
₹ 80,128 0 yr
₹ 81,628 < 2 yrs
₹ 83,627 2-4 yrs
₹ 86,627 5-8 yrs
₹ 90,377 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 98%
Intermediate Level 98%
Senior Level 98%
Specialist Level 97%
Expert Level 97%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in India for Head of Software Quality Assurance?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Head of Software Quality Assurance are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 36,53,371 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 31,48,622, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 30,61,080 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Software Quality Assurance Supervisor or Head of Software Quality Assurance?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Software Quality Assurance Supervisor makes less than a Head of Software Quality Assurance. A Software Quality Assurance Supervisor earns an average annual salary of ₹ 13,98,929. And a Head of Software Quality Assurance earns an average annual salary of ₹ 33,71,073.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Software Quality Assurance Supervisor
₹ 11,31,594
₹ 16,66,125
Software Quality Assurance Manager
₹ 19,02,317
₹ 39,76,725
Software Quality Assurance Director
₹ 31,20,603
₹ 51,26,964
Software Quality Assurance Analyst II
₹ 6,16,053
₹ 12,62,464

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