As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Engineer I in India is ₹ 9,04,239, with an hourly rate of ₹ 435, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 7,64,751 to ₹ 11,31,940, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 7,64,751
50TH(Median)   ₹ 9,04,239
75TH   ₹ 11,31,940
Software Engineer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Software Engineer I Salary ₹ 7,64,751 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Software Engineer I Salary ₹ 9,04,239 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Software Engineer I Salary ₹ 11,31,940 India April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Software Engineer I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Software Engineer I is about ₹ 9,04,239 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 435, a monthly salary of about ₹ 75,353, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 17,389. Click the switch button below to see more details about Software Engineer I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Software Engineer Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Software Engineer I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 48,194 - ₹ 51,313, while Intermediate make ₹ 48,893 - ₹ 51,880, Senior earn ₹ 50,205 - ₹ 52,944, Specialist earn ₹ 50,380 - ₹ 53,157, Expert can reach ₹ 50,642 - ₹ 53,298 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Software Engineer I ₹ 50,380
Intermediate Level Software Engineer I ₹ 50,959
Senior Level Software Engineer I ₹ 52,022
Specialist Level Software Engineer I ₹ 52,235
Expert Level Software Engineer I ₹ 52,377
₹ 50,380 0 yr
₹ 50,959 < 2 yrs
₹ 52,022 2-4 yrs
₹ 52,235 5-8 yrs
₹ 52,377 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 94%
Intermediate Level 94%
Senior Level 94%
Specialist Level 94%
Expert Level 94%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Software Engineer I are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 9,79,961 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 8,44,570, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 8,21,088 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Commercial Software Engineer I or Software Engineer I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Commercial Software Engineer I makes less than a Software Engineer I. A Commercial Software Engineer I earns an average annual salary of ₹ 5,10,298. And a Software Engineer I earns an average annual salary of ₹ 9,04,239.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Commercial Software Engineer I
₹ 3,62,210
₹ 7,34,982
Software Systems Engineer I
₹ 3,56,269
₹ 7,07,540
Software Development Engineer I
₹ 3,60,181
₹ 7,30,866
Software Applications Engineer I
₹ 3,41,544
₹ 7,10,008