How Much Does a Software Systems Engineer I Make in India? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Systems Engineer I in India is ₹ 9,83,903, with an hourly rate of ₹ 473, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 8,35,612 to ₹ 11,73,509, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH ₹ 8,35,612

50TH(Median) ₹ 9,83,903

75TH ₹ 11,73,509

Software Systems Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Software Systems Engineer I Salary	₹ 8,35,612	India	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Software Systems Engineer I Salary	₹ 9,83,903	India	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Software Systems Engineer I Salary	₹ 11,73,509	India	April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

₹ 8,35,612

Average ₹ 9,83,903/year

₹ 11,73,509

₹ 69,634

Average ₹ 81,992/month

₹ 97,792

₹ 16,069

Average ₹ 18,921/week

₹ 22,567

₹ 402

Average ₹ 473/hour

₹ 564

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	₹ 11,73,509	₹ 97,792	₹ 22,567	₹ 564
Average	₹ 9,83,903	₹ 81,992	₹ 18,921	₹ 473
25th Percentile	₹ 8,35,612	₹ 69,634	₹ 16,069	₹ 402

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Software Systems Engineer I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Software Systems Engineer I is about ₹ 9,83,903 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 473, a monthly salary of about ₹ 81,992, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 18,921. Click the switch button below to see more details about Software Systems Engineer I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Software Systems Engineer I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 51,282 - ₹ 56,713, while Intermediate make ₹ 52,477 - ₹ 57,796, Senior earn ₹ 54,719 - ₹ 59,826, Specialist earn ₹ 55,018 - ₹ 60,232, Expert can reach ₹ 55,466 - ₹ 60,503 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Software Systems Engineer I	₹ 55,018
Intermediate Level Software Systems Engineer I	₹ 56,036
Senior Level Software Systems Engineer I	₹ 58,066
Specialist Level Software Systems Engineer I	₹ 58,472
Expert Level Software Systems Engineer I	₹ 58,743

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 Systems Engineer I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Software Systems Engineer I are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 10,66,296 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 9,18,977, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 8,93,426 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Systems Software Engineer/Programmer I or Software Systems Engineer I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Systems Software Engineer/Programmer I makes less than a Software Systems Engineer I. A Systems Software Engineer/Programmer I earns an average annual salary of ₹ 4,96,701. And a Software Systems Engineer I earns an average annual salary of ₹ 9,83,903.

Job Title	Salary Range in INR
Systems Software Engineer/Programmer I	₹ 3,54,049 ₹ 7,03,130
Software Engineer I	₹ 3,43,671 ₹ 7,14,431
Software Systems Engineer III	₹ 10,95,049 ₹ 20,47,640
Software Systems Engineer II	₹ 7,04,439 ₹ 13,54,213