Last updated 12 September 2026
Software Engineer Salary in India 2026
Software engineer pay in India splits first by employer type, then by city and scarce skills. Two people with the same title and years can sit a full band apart if one is in IT services and the other is in a GCC or product company.
Direct salary summary
These senior bands are editorial planning ranges from SalaryScope's 2026 software-engineer market article, which cites public India tech salary guides. They are not a verified median for every city.
Salary by company type
| Segment | Planning range |
|---|---|
| IT services (senior, 6–8 years, Bangalore-style bands) | ₹18–28 LPA cash |
| GCC (senior, 6–8 years) | ₹30–50 LPA cash, often plus RSUs |
| Product startup, Series B+ (senior, 6–8 years) | ₹28–55 LPA cash, plus ESOPs of uncertain value |
Career progression
Progression in Indian tech is usually a change of buyer (services → GCC or product) or a change of scarce skill — not a 6% letter compounding forever. After you have a planning range, estimate monthly cash with the salary calculator and read how SalaryScope builds a report.
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Planning bands are annual CTC context. Monthly cash still depends on PF, professional tax, bonus-inside-CTC, and the FY 2026–27 tax regime.
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