As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Software Systems Engineer in India is ₹ 15,77,900, with an hourly rate of ₹ 759, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 13,04,600 to ₹ 17,22,600, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 13,04,600
50TH(Median)   ₹ 15,77,900
75TH   ₹ 17,22,600
Senior Software Systems Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Senior Software Systems Engineer Salary ₹ 13,04,600 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Software Systems Engineer Salary ₹ 15,77,900 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Software Systems Engineer Salary ₹ 17,22,600 India April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Senior Software Systems Engineer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Senior Software Systems Engineer is about ₹ 15,77,900 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 759, a monthly salary of about ₹ 1,31,492, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 30,344. Click the switch button below to see more details about Senior Software Systems Engineer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Senior Software Systems Engineer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 66,309 - ₹ 71,816, while Intermediate make ₹ 67,115 - ₹ 72,488, Senior earn ₹ 68,593 - ₹ 73,831, Specialist earn ₹ 72,488 - ₹ 78,652, Expert can reach ₹ 75,921 - ₹ 83,022 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Senior Software Systems Engineer ₹ 70,070
Intermediate Level Senior Software Systems Engineer ₹ 70,742
Senior Level Senior Software Systems Engineer ₹ 72,085
Specialist Level Senior Software Systems Engineer ₹ 76,285
Expert Level Senior Software Systems Engineer ₹ 80,473
₹ 70,070 0 yr
₹ 70,742 < 2 yrs
₹ 72,085 2-4 yrs
₹ 76,285 5-8 yrs
₹ 80,473 > 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 Systems Engineer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Senior Software Systems Engineer are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 17,10,036 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 14,73,777, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 14,32,801 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Software Systems Engineer III makes less than a Senior Software Systems Engineer. A Software Systems Engineer III earns an average annual salary of ₹ 15,38,422. And a Senior Software Systems Engineer earns an average annual salary of ₹ 15,77,900.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Software Systems Engineer III
₹ 10,95,049
₹ 20,47,640
Software Systems Engineer I
₹ 3,56,269
₹ 7,07,540
Software Systems Engineer II
₹ 7,04,439
₹ 13,54,213
Software Release Engineer Senior
₹ 8,51,959
₹ 13,29,713