As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Engineering in India is $11,979, with an hourly rate of $6, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $9,922 to $14,693, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   $9,922
50TH(Median)   $11,979
75TH   $14,693
Software Engineering Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Software Engineering Salary $9,922 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Software Engineering Salary $11,979 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Software Engineering Salary $14,693 India April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Software Engineering salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Software Engineering is about $11,979 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $6, a monthly salary of about $998, and a weekly pay of around $230. Click the switch button below to see more details about Software Engineering hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Software Engineerings Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Software Engineering's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn $11,058 - $12,263, while Intermediate make $11,304 - $12,587, Senior earn $11,764 - $13,194, Specialist earn $11,826 - $13,316, Expert can reach $11,918 - $13,397 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Software Engineering $11,826
Intermediate Level Software Engineering $12,060
Senior Level Software Engineering $12,668
Specialist Level Software Engineering $12,789
Expert Level Software Engineering $12,870
$11,826 0 yr
$12,060 < 2 yrs
$12,668 2-4 yrs
$12,789 5-8 yrs
$12,870 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 1%
Intermediate Level 1%
Senior Level 6%
Specialist Level 7%
Expert Level 7%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in India for Software Engineering?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Software Engineering are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is $12,982 per year, while Kanpur offers $11,189, and Jaipur pays around $10,878 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Software Engineering Director makes more than a Software Engineering. A Software Engineering Director earns an average annual salary of $103,470. And a Software Engineering earns an average annual salary of $11,979.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Software Engineering Director
$78,679
$130,869
Software Engineering Manager
$29,982
$58,595
Director of Software Engineering
$79,244
$131,810
Software Applications Engineering Director
$79,098
$131,566
Software Applications Engineering Manager
$29,756
$58,153

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