Software Developer salary in India (2026)

Salary by experience

• 1–2 years₹2.5 LPA – ₹2.5 LPA · median ₹2.5 LPA (1)
• 2–5 years₹8.4 LPA – ₹8.4 LPA · median ₹8.4 LPA (1)
• 5–8 years₹4.8 LPA – ₹13.5 LPA · median ₹7 LPA (3)

Companies paying most

• Vrinda Internationalmedian ₹13.5 LPA (1 listing)
• CodeInsight Technologies Pvt. Ltd.median ₹8.4 LPA (1 listing)
• WellMmedian ₹7 LPA (1 listing)
• WTT International Pvt Ltdmedian ₹4.8 LPA (1 listing)
• oneplacesolarmedian ₹2.5 LPA (1 listing)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Software Developer salary in India?

The median Software Developer salary in India is ₹7 LPA a year (about ₹0.58 lakh a month before tax). Most listings pay between ₹3.6 LPA and ₹11 LPA.

How much does a fresher Software Developer earn in India?

With 1–2 years of experience, Software Developers typically earn ₹2.5 LPA to ₹2.5 LPA (median ₹2.5 LPA).

How much can an experienced Software Developer earn?

With 5–8 years of experience, the typical range is ₹4.8 LPA to ₹13.5 LPA, with a median of ₹7 LPA.

Which companies pay Software Developers the most in India?

Among current listings, Vrinda International (median ₹13.5 LPA), CodeInsight Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (median ₹8.4 LPA), WellM (median ₹7 LPA) pay the most.

Where do these numbers come from?

From 5 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.