💰 Salary Intelligence
Real salary benchmarks for Indian professionals — updated 2025
0 yrs20 yrs
Software Engineer
Pan India · 5 years exp
+18% YoY
Demand: Very High
Entry (25th %ile)₹9L
Median (50th %ile)₹15L
Senior (75th %ile)₹24L
Top (90th %ile)₹39L
Market Stats
Market median₹15L / yr
Monthly (median)₹125K / mo
Demand levelVery High
YoY growth+18%
City premium0%
💡 Negotiation Tips
• Always anchor at ₹24L or above
• Quote CTC not in-hand
• Mention competing offers if you have them
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• Quote CTC not in-hand
• Mention competing offers if you have them
• Don't reveal current salary — it's illegal to ask in many states
• Ask about ESOP, variable pay, and annual hike separately
Salary by City — Software Engineer
Bangalore
₹20L
median
Mumbai
₹19L
median
Delhi / NCR
₹18L
median
Hyderabad
₹18L
median
Pune
₹17L
median
Chennai
₹17L
median
Kolkata
₹15L
median
Ahmedabad
₹14L
median