Backend Developer salary in India (2026)

Salary by experience

• Fresher (0–1 yr)₹5.1 LPA – ₹20.7 LPA · median ₹6 LPA (4)
• 1–2 years₹5.5 LPA – ₹10.2 LPA · median ₹9.5 LPA (4)
• 2–5 years₹6.1 LPA – ₹17 LPA · median ₹12.5 LPA (36)
• 5–8 years₹8.5 LPA – ₹26.6 LPA · median ₹18.8 LPA (14)
• 8+ years₹31.2 LPA – ₹48.3 LPA · median ₹39.8 LPA (2)

Companies paying most

• DoubleTickmedian ₹50 LPA (1 listing)
• Core Engine Summitmedian ₹45.5 LPA (1 listing)
• Elite Matrix Apexmedian ₹34.1 LPA (1 listing)
• Core Nova Innovationsmedian ₹26.6 LPA (1 listing)
• Prime Wave Indiamedian ₹26.6 LPA (1 listing)
• Vrinda Internationalmedian ₹25.5 LPA (1 listing)
• Katapultmedian ₹25 LPA (3 listings)
• Scout Incorporationmedian ₹25 LPA (2 listings)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Backend Developer salary in India?

The median Backend Developer salary in India is ₹12.5 LPA a year (about ₹1.04 lakh a month before tax). Most listings pay between ₹6.3 LPA and ₹20 LPA.

How much does a fresher Backend Developer earn in India?

With fresher (0–1 yr) of experience, Backend Developers typically earn ₹5.1 LPA to ₹20.7 LPA (median ₹6 LPA).

How much can an experienced Backend Developer earn?

With 8+ years of experience, the typical range is ₹31.2 LPA to ₹48.3 LPA, with a median of ₹39.8 LPA.

Which companies pay Backend Developers the most in India?

Among current listings, DoubleTick (median ₹50 LPA), Core Engine Summit (median ₹45.5 LPA), Elite Matrix Apex (median ₹34.1 LPA) pay the most.

Where do these numbers come from?

From 60 JobSpri listings in the last 12 months that show the salary. Each counts at the middle of its range; the range shown is the middle half of listings.