Average Lead Software Development Engineer (SDE) Salary in India

₹1,842,893
Avg. Base Salary (INR)
10%
₹918k
MEDIAN
₹2m
90%
₹4m

The average salary for a Lead Software Development Engineer (SDE) is ₹1,842,893 in 2024

Base Salary
₹918k - ₹4m
Bonus
₹49k - ₹676k
Profit Sharing
₹3k - ₹2m
Total Pay
₹986k - ₹4m
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What Do Lead Software Development Engineer (SDE)s Do?

Lead Software Development Engineer (SDE) Tasks
  • Work with designers and content producers.
  • Write, modify, and debug software for server applications.
  • Write code to create multi-threaded, networked server applications.
  • Use source debuggers, program dumps, and performance monitoring tools.
  • Test and document software for server applications.
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What is the highest pay for Lead Software Development Engineer (SDE)s?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Lead Software Development Engineer (SDE) is ₹4m / year

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Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Lead Software Development Engineer (SDE) is ₹918k / year

How can Lead Software Development Engineer (SDE)s increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Lead Software Development Engineer (SDE) is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Lead Software Development Engineer (SDE) that oversees more junior Lead Software Development Engineer (SDE)s, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.