As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software QA Leader in India is ₹ 33,71,080, with an hourly rate of ₹ 1,621, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 31,27,730 to ₹ 38,42,030, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 31,27,730
50TH(Median)   ₹ 33,71,080
75TH   ₹ 38,42,030
Software QA Leader Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Software QA Leader Salary ₹ 31,27,730 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Software QA Leader Salary ₹ 33,71,080 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Software QA Leader Salary ₹ 38,42,030 India April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Software QA Leader salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Software QA Leader is about ₹ 33,71,080 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 1,621, a monthly salary of about ₹ 2,80,923, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 64,828. Click the switch button below to see more details about Software QA Leader hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Software QA Leaders Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Software QA Leader's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 72,880 - ₹ 83,630, while Intermediate make ₹ 74,380 - ₹ 84,880, Senior earn ₹ 76,630 - ₹ 86,630, Specialist earn ₹ 80,130 - ₹ 89,880, Expert can reach ₹ 84,130 - ₹ 90,727 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Software QA Leader ₹ 80,130
Intermediate Level Software QA Leader ₹ 81,630
Senior Level Software QA Leader ₹ 83,630
Specialist Level Software QA Leader ₹ 86,630
Expert Level Software QA Leader ₹ 90,380
₹ 80,130 0 yr
₹ 81,630 < 2 yrs
₹ 83,630 2-4 yrs
₹ 86,630 5-8 yrs
₹ 90,380 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 98%
Intermediate Level 98%
Senior Level 98%
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 QA Leader?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Software QA Leader are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 36,53,379 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 31,48,628, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 30,61,086 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Software QA Analyst II or Software QA Leader?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Software QA Analyst II makes less than a Software QA Leader. A Software QA Analyst II earns an average annual salary of ₹ 9,40,837. And a Software QA Leader earns an average annual salary of ₹ 33,71,080.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Software QA Analyst II
₹ 6,20,482
₹ 12,71,541
Software QA Analyst III
₹ 9,71,106
₹ 18,16,526
Software QA Analyst IV
₹ 15,81,222
₹ 28,88,909
Software QA Analyst I
₹ 4,01,575
₹ 8,25,281