Salary in India by role, 2026

Mid-level (3–6 years) tech roles in India typically pay ₹18L–₹40L total cash per year, with product companies, AI/ML specialisations and senior levels well above that range.

Senior product managers, ML/AI engineers and staff-level software engineers command the highest cash, with large stock components at top product companies — often ₹50L–₹1Cr+ at senior levels.

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Fresher tech salaries in India usually range from ₹4L–₹12L per year depending on the role and company tier. Service companies (TCS, Infosys, Wipro) start near ₹4L–₹6L, while product and product-led startups pay freshers ₹12L–₹20L or more for strong engineering and PM roles.

Total compensation matters more, especially at product companies. Base salary is guaranteed cash, but bonuses, joining bonuses, and stock (RSUs or ESOPs) can add 20–60% on top at senior levels. Always compare offers on total cash plus vested equity, not base alone.

Bengaluru leads on tech pay and offer volume, followed by Hyderabad, Pune, the Delhi-NCR belt (Gurugram/Noida) and Mumbai. Remote roles for US and global companies can pay well above any single city's local benchmark.

A 30–50% hike on total cash is common when switching in Indian tech, and 60–100% is realistic when moving from a service company to a product company or up a level. Anchor your ask to a live market band for your exact profile, not to a flat percentage.

Yes. AI/ML and data-science specialists typically command a 15–35% premium over comparable general software roles at the same level, because demand far outstrips the supply of experienced talent in India in 2026.