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Backend Developer Salary in India

Backend developers build the servers, APIs, and databases that power application logic and data. The India median is $23,457 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$23,457
per year
Monthly (national)
$1,955
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$23,457
Jaipur, IN
Hourly (national)
$11.28
varies by city

Backend Developer salary by city in India

CityPer year
Jaipur, IN$23,457
Lucknow, IN$23,457
Nagpur, IN$23,457
Bhopal, IN$23,457
Patna, IN$23,457
Kallakurichi, IN$23,457
Bangalore, IN$18,117
Mumbai, IN$17,698
Delhi, IN$16,965
Hyderabad, IN$16,232
Chennai, IN$14,766
Kolkata, IN$10,786

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a backend developer make in India?
The national median backend developer salary in India is about ₹22,40,000 per year (₹1,86,700 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₹10,30,000 to ₹22,40,000.
Which India city pays backend developers the most?
Jaipur, IN pays the most at about ₹22,40,000 per year.
Which India city pays backend developers the least?
Among cities we cover, Kolkata, IN is on the lower end at about ₹10,30,000 per year for a backend developer.
What is the typical salary range for a backend developer in India?
Across India cities we cover, backend developer pay commonly spans from about ₹6,80,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₹32,25,600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many India cities have backend developer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes backend developer pay for 12 cities in India, all shown in INR.
Is backend developer in demand in India?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +16% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Data Scientist.