As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Software Engineer in India is ₹ 14,65,200, with an hourly rate of ₹ 704, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 12,07,000 to ₹ 17,22,900, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 12,07,000
50TH(Median)   ₹ 14,65,200
75TH   ₹ 17,22,900
Senior Software Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Senior Software Engineer Salary ₹ 12,07,000 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Software Engineer Salary ₹ 14,65,200 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Software Engineer Salary ₹ 17,22,900 India April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Senior Software Engineer Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Senior Software Engineer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Senior Software Engineer is about ₹ 14,65,200 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 704, a monthly salary of about ₹ 1,22,100, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 28,177. Click the switch button below to see more details about Senior Software Engineer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Senior Software Engineers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Senior Software Engineer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 61,867 - ₹ 66,273, while Intermediate make ₹ 62,512 - ₹ 66,810, Senior earn ₹ 63,694 - ₹ 67,885, Specialist earn ₹ 67,563 - ₹ 71,449, Expert can reach ₹ 69,318 - ₹ 73,378 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Senior Software Engineer ₹ 64,876
Intermediate Level Senior Software Engineer ₹ 65,413
Senior Level Senior Software Engineer ₹ 66,488
Specialist Level Senior Software Engineer ₹ 70,130
Expert Level Senior Software Engineer ₹ 71,957
₹ 64,876 0 yr
₹ 65,413 < 2 yrs
₹ 66,488 2-4 yrs
₹ 70,130 5-8 yrs
₹ 71,957 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 96%
Intermediate Level 96%
Senior Level 95%
Specialist Level 95%
Expert Level 95%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in India for Senior Software Engineer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Senior Software Engineer are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 15,87,898 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 13,68,514, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 13,30,465 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Senior Software Systems Engineer or Senior Software Engineer?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Senior Software Systems Engineer makes more than a Senior Software Engineer. A Senior Software Systems Engineer earns an average annual salary of ₹ 15,26,799. And a Senior Software Engineer earns an average annual salary of ₹ 14,65,200.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Senior Software Systems Engineer
₹ 10,86,775
₹ 20,32,169
Senior Commercial Software Engineer
₹ 10,77,398
₹ 20,48,139
Software Engineer III
₹ 10,71,086
₹ 20,17,799
Software Release Engineer Senior
₹ 8,51,959
₹ 13,29,713