How much does a Software Engineer earn in India?

The estimated salary for Software Engineer in India ranges from INR 8,00,000 to INR 30,00,000 INR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 2,05,102 job listings

How much does a Software Engineer earn in India?

The average salary for a Software Engineer in India is INR 16,00,000 - INR 30,00,000 per year.

Salary Guide

Software Engineer Salary in India

Based on 2,05,102 job listings - 2026

+51.9% vs 2025

Average salary

₹8,00,000 - ₹30,00,000

Median salary

₹16,00,000 - ₹30,00,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile₹6L

25th percentile₹8L

Median₹16L

75th percentile₹30L

90th percentile₹35L

50% of professionals earn between ₹8,00,000 - ₹30,00,000 INR

The median salary is ₹16,00,000

Top cities

Bengaluru48,968 job openings

Hyderabad16,405 job openings

Pune12,347 job openings

Chennai11,437 job openings

Mumbai5,424 job openings

Noida4,880 job openings

Gurugram4,358 job openings

Bengaluru / Bangalore2,314 job openings

Pune Division1,488 job openings

Indore1,479 job openings

Kolkata1,467 job openings

Gurgaon1,405 job openings

Ahmedabad1,340 job openings

Coimbatore1,145 job openings

Jaipur913 job openings

New Delhi909 job openings

Kochi872 job openings

Delhi843 job openings

Hyderabad / Secunderabad711 job openings

Top companies hiring

Zorba AI19

HCL Technologies10

Tata Consultancy Services6

Square Root Consulting5

Creeno Solutions Private Limited4

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Software Engineer

2,05,102 job openings

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The average salary for a Software Engineer in India is INR 8,00,000 - INR 30,00,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is INR 23,00,000 per year, based on 2,05,102 active job listings.

The cities with the most Software Engineer job opportunities in India are Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Mumbai. Bengaluru leads with 48,968 job openings.

Leading employers for Software Engineer roles in India include Zorba AI, HCL Technologies, Tata Consultancy Services, Square Root Consulting, Creeno Solutions Private Limited.

Explore 2,05,102 Software Engineer job listings in India on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.