Software Architect salary in India (2026)

Salary by experience

• Fresher (0–1 yr)₹5.1 LPA – ₹6.2 LPA · median ₹5.6 LPA (2)
• 1–2 years₹8.9 LPA – ₹11.7 LPA · median ₹10.2 LPA (4)
• 2–5 years₹14.1 LPA – ₹16.6 LPA · median ₹14.8 LPA (4)
• 5–8 years₹25 LPA – ₹27.2 LPA · median ₹26.1 LPA (2)
• 8+ years₹35.1 LPA – ₹44.1 LPA · median ₹35.4 LPA (3)

Companies paying most

• Core Stream Labsmedian ₹44.1 LPA (1 listing)
• Elite Works Systemsmedian ₹35.4 LPA (1 listing)
• Data Services Systemsmedian ₹35.1 LPA (1 listing)
• Soft Stream Techmedian ₹26.8 LPA (1 listing)
• System Services Apexmedian ₹25.3 LPA (1 listing)
• Cloud Matrix Catalystmedian ₹17 LPA (1 listing)
• Net Engine Apexmedian ₹15.5 LPA (1 listing)
• Prime Bridge Frontiermedian ₹14.1 LPA (1 listing)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Software Architect salary in India?

The median Software Architect salary in India is ₹14.1 LPA a year (about ₹1.18 lakh a month before tax). Most listings pay between ₹9.4 LPA and ₹26.8 LPA.

How much does a fresher Software Architect earn in India?

With fresher (0–1 yr) of experience, Software Architects typically earn ₹5.1 LPA to ₹6.2 LPA (median ₹5.6 LPA).

How much can an experienced Software Architect earn?

With 8+ years of experience, the typical range is ₹35.1 LPA to ₹44.1 LPA, with a median of ₹35.4 LPA.

Which companies pay Software Architects the most in India?

Among current listings, Core Stream Labs (median ₹44.1 LPA), Elite Works Systems (median ₹35.4 LPA), Data Services Systems (median ₹35.1 LPA) pay the most.

Where do these numbers come from?

From 15 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.