Software engineer salary in Chennai, Tamil Nadu

The average salary for a Software Engineer is ₹7,69,604 per year in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. This figure is based on 900 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 30 October 2026.

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Software Engineer salaries in Chennai, Tamil Nadu typically range between a low of ₹3,74,403 and a high of ₹15,81,960 per year, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Software Engineer in Chennai, Tamil Nadu include Hosur, Tamil Nadu at ₹7,98,948 per year, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu at ₹6,49,116 per year and Salem, Tamil Nadu at ₹4,05,439 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Software Engineer in Chennai, Tamil Nadu include DTCC ($17,56,250 per year) and PayPal ($16,93,139 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Software Engineer salary in Chennai, Tamil Nadu compares to related positions:

• Entry Level Software Engineer: Average ₹4,76,087 per year
• Junior Software Engineer: Average ₹4,32,225 per year
• Principal Software Engineer: Average ₹13,83,437 per year
• Senior Software Engineer: Average ₹11,74,339 per year
• Software Engineer Intern: Average ₹13,887 per month
• Staff Software Engineer: Average ₹16,49,817 per year