Software Engineer salary in Bangalore (2026)

Salary by experience

• Fresher (0–1 yr)₹0.6 LPA – ₹5.8 LPA · median ₹0.6 LPA (4)
• 1–2 years₹2 LPA – ₹26 LPA · median ₹14 LPA (2)
• 2–5 years₹9.7 LPA – ₹30.2 LPA · median ₹23.8 LPA (30)
• 5–8 years₹14 LPA – ₹42.5 LPA · median ₹33.5 LPA (17)

Companies paying most

• PhonePemedian ₹50 LPA (3 listings)
• Growwmedian ₹42.5 LPA (1 listing)
• Postmanmedian ₹42.5 LPA (3 listings)
• TalentXOmedian ₹40.5 LPA (1 listing)
• Staffnixcommedian ₹40 LPA (2 listings)
• SpotOnmedian ₹40 LPA (1 listing)
• Cashfree Paymentsmedian ₹39 LPA (1 listing)
• Ezspacemedian ₹37.5 LPA (1 listing)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Software Engineer salary in Bangalore?

The median Software Engineer salary in Bangalore is ₹22.5 LPA a year (about ₹1.88 lakh a month before tax). Most listings pay between ₹9.4 LPA and ₹37.5 LPA.

How much does a fresher Software Engineer earn in Bangalore?

With fresher (0–1 yr) of experience, Software Engineers typically earn ₹0.6 LPA to ₹5.8 LPA (median ₹0.6 LPA).

How much can an experienced Software Engineer earn?

With 5–8 years of experience, the typical range is ₹14 LPA to ₹42.5 LPA, with a median of ₹33.5 LPA.

Which companies pay Software Engineers the most in Bangalore?

Among current listings, PhonePe (median ₹50 LPA), Groww (median ₹42.5 LPA), Postman (median ₹42.5 LPA) pay the most.

Where do these numbers come from?

From 53 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.