Software Engineer salary in India (2026)

Salary by experience

• Fresher (0–1 yr)₹0.6 LPA – ₹6.5 LPA · median ₹0.6 LPA (5)
• 1–2 years₹6.5 LPA – ₹20 LPA · median ₹10 LPA (7)
• 2–5 years₹6.8 LPA – ₹27.5 LPA · median ₹14.5 LPA (108)
• 5–8 years₹12.5 LPA – ₹35 LPA · median ₹20 LPA (55)
• 8+ years₹1.2 LPA – ₹14.4 LPA · median ₹14 LPA (3)

Companies paying most

• PhonePemedian ₹50 LPA (3 listings)
• Antal Internationalmedian ₹45 LPA (1 listing)
• Straatix Partnersmedian ₹45 LPA (2 listings)
• VisibilityStackmedian ₹42.5 LPA (1 listing)
• HackerOnemedian ₹42.5 LPA (1 listing)
• Growwmedian ₹42.5 LPA (1 listing)
• Postmanmedian ₹42.5 LPA (3 listings)
• TalentXOmedian ₹40.5 LPA (1 listing)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Software Engineer salary in India?

The median Software Engineer salary in India is ₹15 LPA a year (about ₹1.25 lakh a month before tax). Most listings pay between ₹7.5 LPA and ₹28.6 LPA.

How much does a fresher Software Engineer earn in India?

With fresher (0–1 yr) of experience, Software Engineers typically earn ₹0.6 LPA to ₹6.5 LPA (median ₹0.6 LPA).

How much can an experienced Software Engineer earn?

With 8+ years of experience, the typical range is ₹1.2 LPA to ₹14.4 LPA, with a median of ₹14 LPA.

Which companies pay Software Engineers the most in India?

Among current listings, PhonePe (median ₹50 LPA), Antal International (median ₹45 LPA), Straatix Partners (median ₹45 LPA) pay the most.

Where do these numbers come from?

From 178 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.