As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Development Director in India is ₹ 37,99,703, with an hourly rate of ₹ 1,827, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 31,39,003 to ₹ 45,47,303, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 31,39,003
50TH(Median)   ₹ 37,99,703
75TH   ₹ 45,47,303
Software Development Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Software Development Director Salary ₹ 31,39,003 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Software Development Director Salary ₹ 37,99,703 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Software Development Director Salary ₹ 45,47,303 India April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Software Development Director Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Software Development Director salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Software Development Director is about ₹ 37,99,703 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 1,827, a monthly salary of about ₹ 3,16,642, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 73,071. Click the switch button below to see more details about Software Development Director hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Software Development Directors Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Software Development Director's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 1,02,659 - ₹ 1,07,305, while Intermediate make ₹ 1,03,307 - ₹ 1,07,846, Senior earn ₹ 1,04,280 - ₹ 1,08,602, Specialist earn ₹ 1,05,468 - ₹ 1,09,683, Expert can reach ₹ 1,06,657 - ₹ 1,11,167 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Software Development Director ₹ 1,05,793
Intermediate Level Software Development Director ₹ 1,06,441
Senior Level Software Development Director ₹ 1,07,305
Specialist Level Software Development Director ₹ 1,08,386
Expert Level Software Development Director ₹ 1,09,467
₹ 1,05,793 0 yr
₹ 1,06,441 < 2 yrs
₹ 1,07,305 2-4 yrs
₹ 1,08,386 5-8 yrs
₹ 1,09,467 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 97%
Intermediate Level 97%
Senior Level 97%
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 Software Development Director?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Software Development Director are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 41,17,895 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 35,48,967, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 34,50,294 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Software Engineering Director or Software Development Director?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Software Engineering Director makes more than a Software Development Director. A Software Engineering Director earns an average annual salary of ₹ 75,40,683. And a Software Development Director earns an average annual salary of ₹ 37,99,703.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Software Engineering Director
₹ 57,33,936
₹ 95,37,456
Manager of Software Development - Applications
₹ 20,94,438
₹ 34,40,029
Software Engineering / Development Manager
₹ 20,94,521
₹ 34,40,167
Organizational Development Director
₹ 31,64,600
₹ 78,02,180