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Software Engineer Salary in India

The India median is $23,529 per year, with observed city pay up to Bangalore at $18,172.

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Software Engineer pay in India: Bangalore leads, Kolkata trails

The India national median for a software engineer is ₹22,40,000 a year. Among 6 metros with observed data, pay runs from about ₹10,30,000 in Kolkata to ₹17,30,000 in Bangalore (1.7×).

Software engineers design, build, and maintain the applications and systems that power modern businesses. Common screening skills include JavaScript, Python, System design, and Git.

A modeled national band runs about ₹14,33,600–₹32,25,600 around that midpoint. Domestic hiring and credential rules vary sharply by occupation even when cash medians are high. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +17% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Indian city.

Bangalore sits -23% vs the national median; Kolkata sits -54%. Relocating inside India for this title can move cash more than a small raise at the same desk. Open a city page for take-home and rent context — this national page is the map, not the offer.

India shows about 2.4% CPI in 2025. A software engineer raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby technology titles on this site include Frontend Developer, Backend Developer, Data Scientist, and Machine Learning Engineer.

How to use Software Engineer pay data in India

Start with the national median (₹22,40,000), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the India hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: ₹14,33,600 (10th) → ₹22,40,000 (median) → ₹32,25,600 (90th). Bangalore’s observed median is ₹17,30,000, with a local band about ₹11,50,000–₹26,10,000. If an offer is “at the India median” but the job is in Bangalore, you may still be under local market.

National median
$23,529
per year
Monthly (national)
$1,961
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$18,172
Bangalore, IN
Hourly (national)
$11.31
varies by city

Software Engineer salary by city in India

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Bangalore, IN$18,172
Mumbai, IN$17,752
Delhi, IN$17,017
Hyderabad, IN$16,281
Chennai, IN$14,811
Kolkata, IN$10,819

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a software engineer make in India?
The national median is about ₹22,40,000 per year. Across 6 observed cities, pay ranges from about ₹10,30,000 to ₹17,30,000.
Which India city pays software engineers the most?
Bangalore, IN leads observed metros at about ₹17,30,000 per year (-23% vs national).
Which India city pays software engineers the least?
Among observed cities, Kolkata, IN is on the lower end at about ₹10,30,000 per year.
How many India cities have software engineer salary data?
6 metros list observed software engineer percentiles in INR on this site.
Is software engineer in demand in India?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +17% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Indian industry mix.