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

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Systems Engineer III in India is ₹ 15,77,868, with an hourly rate of ₹ 759, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 13,04,535 to ₹ 17,22,600, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH ₹ 13,04,535

50TH(Median) ₹ 15,77,868

75TH ₹ 17,22,600

Software Systems Engineer III Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Software Systems Engineer III Salary	₹ 13,04,535	India	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Software Systems Engineer III Salary	₹ 15,77,868	India	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Software Systems Engineer III Salary	₹ 17,22,600	India	April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

₹ 13,04,535

Average ₹ 15,77,868/year

₹ 17,22,600

₹ 1,08,711

Average ₹ 1,31,489/month

₹ 1,43,550

₹ 25,087

Average ₹ 30,344/week

₹ 33,127

₹ 627

Average ₹ 759/hour

₹ 828

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	₹ 17,22,600	₹ 1,43,550	₹ 33,127	₹ 828
Average	₹ 15,77,868	₹ 1,31,489	₹ 30,344	₹ 759
25th Percentile	₹ 13,04,535	₹ 1,08,711	₹ 25,087	₹ 627

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Software Systems Engineer III salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Software Systems Engineer III is about ₹ 15,77,868 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 759, a monthly salary of about ₹ 1,31,489, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 30,344. Click the switch button below to see more details about Software Systems Engineer III hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Software Systems Engineer III's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 66,234 - ₹ 71,782, while Intermediate make ₹ 67,046 - ₹ 72,458, Senior earn ₹ 68,534 - ₹ 73,811, Specialist earn ₹ 72,458 - ₹ 78,618, Expert can reach ₹ 75,896 - ₹ 82,972 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Software Systems Engineer III	₹ 70,023
Intermediate Level Software Systems Engineer III	₹ 70,699
Senior Level Software Systems Engineer III	₹ 72,052
Specialist Level Software Systems Engineer III	₹ 76,259
Expert Level Software Systems Engineer III	₹ 80,432

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 Systems Engineer III?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Software Systems Engineer III are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 17,10,001 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 14,73,747, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 14,32,772 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Systems Engineer III makes less than a Software Systems Engineer III. A Systems Engineer III earns an average annual salary of ₹ 13,78,939. And a Software Systems Engineer III earns an average annual salary of ₹ 15,77,868.

Job Title	Salary Range in INR
Systems Engineer III	₹ 9,91,595 ₹ 18,37,298
Systems Software Engineer/Programmer III	₹ 10,88,224 ₹ 20,34,877
Software Systems Engineer I	₹ 3,56,269 ₹ 7,07,540
Software Systems Engineer II	₹ 7,04,439 ₹ 13,54,213