As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Engineers in India is ₹ 14,07,380, with an hourly rate of ₹ 677, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 11,29,889 to ₹ 16,53,596, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 11,29,889
50TH(Median)   ₹ 14,07,380
75TH   ₹ 16,53,596
Software Engineers Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Software Engineers Salary ₹ 11,29,889 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Software Engineers Salary ₹ 14,07,380 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Software Engineers Salary ₹ 16,53,596 India April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Software Engineers salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Software Engineers is about ₹ 14,07,380 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 677, a monthly salary of about ₹ 1,17,282, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 27,065. Click the switch button below to see more details about Software Engineers hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Software Engineers's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 11,67,164 - ₹ 13,36,972, while Intermediate make ₹ 11,92,014 - ₹ 13,57,680, Senior earn ₹ 12,37,572 - ₹ 13,99,097, Specialist earn ₹ 13,86,672 - ₹ 15,28,651, Expert can reach ₹ 14,51,479 - ₹ 15,98,473 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Software Engineers ₹ 12,83,131
Intermediate Level Software Engineers ₹ 13,03,839
Senior Level Software Engineers ₹ 13,45,255
Specialist Level Software Engineers ₹ 14,80,878
Expert Level Software Engineers ₹ 15,47,025
₹ 12,83,131 0 yr
₹ 13,03,839 < 2 yrs
₹ 13,45,255 2-4 yrs
₹ 14,80,878 5-8 yrs
₹ 15,47,025 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 9%
Intermediate Level 7%
Senior Level 4%
Specialist Level 5%
Expert Level 10%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Software Engineers are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 15,25,236 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 13,14,510, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 12,77,962 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Software Engineer III makes more than a Software Engineers. A Software Engineer III earns an average annual salary of ₹ 15,13,047. And a Software Engineers earns an average annual salary of ₹ 14,07,380.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Software Engineer III
₹ 10,71,086
₹ 20,17,799
Software Engineering Manager
₹ 21,85,031
₹ 42,70,303
Senior Software Engineer
₹ 10,62,993
₹ 20,02,554
Software Developer III
₹ 10,65,087
₹ 20,06,498
Software Development Manager
₹ 21,71,504
₹ 42,43,867

Software Engineers Job Openings in India

Senior Software Engineers
EVOLVUS
Bangalore, KA

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CTO/Architects/Engineers - Server Side
TravelKhana
Delhi, DL

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Software Tester
WBC Software Lab
Chennai, TN

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Software Developer-Angular
HireCraft Software Pvt Ltd
Bangalore, KA

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Software Developer-Web API
HireCraft Software Pvt Ltd
Bangalore, KA

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Software Developer-.Net Back End Applications
HireCraft Software Pvt Ltd
Bangalore, KA

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Software/Senior Software Developer
LAKSH HUMAN RESOURCE
Mumbai, MH

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Java Developer
Mtree Software
Delhi, DL

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