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

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Engineer III in India is $20,105, with an hourly rate of $10, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $16,562 to $23,640, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH $16,562

50TH(Median) $20,105

75TH $23,640

Software Engineer III Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Software Engineer III Salary	$16,562	India	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Software Engineer III Salary	$20,105	India	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Software Engineer III Salary	$23,640	India	April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

$16,562

Average $20,105/year

$23,640

$1,380

Average $1,675/month

$1,970

$318

Average $387/week

$455

$8

Average $10/hour

$11

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$23,640	$1,970	$455	$11
Average	$20,105	$1,675	$387	$10
25th Percentile	$16,562	$1,380	$318	$8

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Software Engineer III salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Software Engineer III is about $20,105 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $10, a monthly salary of about $1,675, and a weekly pay of around $387. Click the switch button below to see more details about Software Engineer III hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Software Engineer III's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn $848 - $909, while Intermediate make $857 - $916, Senior earn $873 - $931, Specialist earn $926 - $980, Expert can reach $950 - $1,006 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Software Engineer III	$889
Intermediate Level Software Engineer III	$897
Senior Level Software Engineer III	$911
Specialist Level Software Engineer III	$961
Expert Level Software Engineer III	$987

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 Engineer III?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Software Engineer III are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is $21,788 per year, while Kanpur offers $18,778, and Jaipur pays around $18,256 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Commercial Software Engineer III makes more than a Software Engineer III. A Commercial Software Engineer III earns an average annual salary of $21,067. And a Software Engineer III earns an average annual salary of $20,105.

Job Title	Salary Range in INR
Commercial Software Engineer III	$14,876 $28,279
Software Systems Engineer III	$15,026 $28,097
Software Development Engineer III	$14,792 $28,120
Software Applications Engineer III	$14,606 $27,516

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