As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Engineer III in India is ₹ 14,65,191, with an hourly rate of ₹ 704, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 12,06,970 to ₹ 17,22,806, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 12,06,970
50TH(Median)   ₹ 14,65,191
75TH   ₹ 17,22,806
Software Engineer III Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Software Engineer III Salary ₹ 12,06,970 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Software Engineer III Salary ₹ 14,65,191 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Software Engineer III Salary ₹ 17,22,806 India April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Software Engineer III salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Software Engineer III is about ₹ 14,65,191 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 704, a monthly salary of about ₹ 1,22,099, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 28,177. Click the switch button below to see more details about Software Engineer III hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Software Engineer III's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 61,831 - ₹ 66,213, while Intermediate make ₹ 62,472 - ₹ 66,747, Senior earn ₹ 63,648 - ₹ 67,816, Specialist earn ₹ 67,496 - ₹ 71,393, Expert can reach ₹ 69,253 - ₹ 73,329 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Software Engineer III ₹ 64,824
Intermediate Level Software Engineer III ₹ 65,358
Senior Level Software Engineer III ₹ 66,427
Specialist Level Software Engineer III ₹ 70,068
Expert Level Software Engineer III ₹ 71,903
₹ 64,824 0 yr
₹ 65,358 < 2 yrs
₹ 66,427 2-4 yrs
₹ 70,068 5-8 yrs
₹ 71,903 > 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 Software Engineer III?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Software Engineer III are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 15,87,888 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 13,68,506, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 13,30,457 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Commercial Software Engineer III makes more than a Software Engineer III. A Commercial Software Engineer III earns an average annual salary of ₹ 15,35,348. And a Software Engineer III earns an average annual salary of ₹ 14,65,191.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Commercial Software Engineer III
₹ 10,84,109
₹ 20,60,897
Software Systems Engineer III
₹ 10,95,049
₹ 20,47,640
Software Development Engineer III
₹ 10,78,037
₹ 20,49,355
Software Applications Engineer III
₹ 10,64,455
₹ 20,05,308