As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Engineer I in India is $12,408, with an hourly rate of $6, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $10,494 to $15,532, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   $10,494
50TH(Median)   $12,408
75TH   $15,532
Software Engineer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Software Engineer I Salary $10,494 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Software Engineer I Salary $12,408 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Software Engineer I Salary $15,532 India April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Software Engineer I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Software Engineer I is about $12,408 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $6, a monthly salary of about $1,034, and a weekly pay of around $239. Click the switch button below to see more details about Software Engineer I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Software Engineer I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn $661 - $704, while Intermediate make $671 - $712, Senior earn $689 - $726, Specialist earn $691 - $729, Expert can reach $695 - $731 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Software Engineer I $691
Intermediate Level Software Engineer I $699
Senior Level Software Engineer I $714
Specialist Level Software Engineer I $717
Expert Level Software Engineer I $719
$691 0 yr
$699 < 2 yrs
$714 2-4 yrs
$717 5-8 yrs
$719 > 8 yrs
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 Engineer I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Software Engineer I are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is $13,447 per year, while Kanpur offers $11,589, and Jaipur pays around $11,267 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Commercial Software Engineer I or Software Engineer I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Commercial Software Engineer I makes less than a Software Engineer I. A Commercial Software Engineer I earns an average annual salary of $7,002. And a Software Engineer I earns an average annual salary of $12,408.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Commercial Software Engineer I
$4,970
$10,085
Software Systems Engineer I
$4,889
$9,709
Software Development Engineer I
$4,942
$10,029
Software Applications Engineer I
$4,687
$9,742

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