As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Systems Software Engineer/Programmer III in India is ₹ 15,77,883, with an hourly rate of ₹ 759, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 13,04,553 to ₹ 17,22,613, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 13,04,553
50TH(Median)   ₹ 15,77,883
75TH   ₹ 17,22,613
Systems Software Engineer/Programmer III Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Systems Software Engineer/Programmer III Salary ₹ 13,04,553 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Systems Software Engineer/Programmer III Salary ₹ 15,77,883 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Systems Software Engineer/Programmer III Salary ₹ 17,22,613 India April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Systems Software Engineer/Programmer III salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Systems Software Engineer/Programmer III is about ₹ 15,77,883 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 759, a monthly salary of about ₹ 1,31,490, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 30,344. Click the switch button below to see more details about Systems Software Engineer/Programmer III hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Systems Software Engineer/Programmer III's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 66,251 - ₹ 71,802, while Intermediate make ₹ 67,064 - ₹ 72,479, Senior earn ₹ 68,553 - ₹ 73,832, Specialist earn ₹ 72,479 - ₹ 78,637, Expert can reach ₹ 75,916 - ₹ 82,989 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Systems Software Engineer/Programmer III ₹ 70,042
Intermediate Level Systems Software Engineer/Programmer III ₹ 70,719
Senior Level Systems Software Engineer/Programmer III ₹ 72,072
Specialist Level Systems Software Engineer/Programmer III ₹ 76,279
Expert Level Systems Software Engineer/Programmer III ₹ 80,450
₹ 70,042 0 yr
₹ 70,719 < 2 yrs
₹ 72,072 2-4 yrs
₹ 76,279 5-8 yrs
₹ 80,450 > 8 yrs
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 Systems Software Engineer/Programmer III?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Systems Software Engineer/Programmer III are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 17,10,017 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 14,73,761, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 14,32,786 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Software Systems Engineer III makes less than a Systems Software Engineer/Programmer III. A Software Systems Engineer III earns an average annual salary of ₹ 15,38,422. And a Systems Software Engineer/Programmer III earns an average annual salary of ₹ 15,77,883.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Software Systems Engineer III
₹ 10,95,049
₹ 20,47,640
Systems Software Engineer/Programmer III
₹ 10,88,224
₹ 20,34,877
Systems Administrator III
₹ 8,39,550
₹ 17,69,679
Systems Engineer III
₹ 9,91,595
₹ 18,37,298
Applications Systems Analyst III
₹ 11,79,631
₹ 19,94,786