Software Developer salary in India (2026)
The median software developer salary in India is ₹8L per year (₹8,00,000), with most roles paying between ₹3.5L and ₹10L and the full range spanning ₹2L to ₹22L. This is computed live from 7 software developer jobs on OnJob.io that disclose pay — real current listings, not a generic survey.
Updated June 2026 · Indicative band from OnJob's live job feed
Software Developer salary range in India
Half of all software developer roles on OnJob pay above ₹8L and half below. The middle 50% — the typical band most candidates can expect — runs ₹3.5L to ₹10L per year.
Where these numbers come from
Every figure on this page is aggregated from 7 live software developer jobs on OnJob.io that openly disclose pay. We take each listing's salary, convert it to an annual INR amount, and report the minimum, quartiles (p25/p75), median and maximum across them. We only count roles priced in INR, and we drop any value that falls outside a sane band so a single typo can't skew the result.
These are indicative market ranges, not guaranteed offers. Because the band is drawn from current openings, it updates automatically as software developer jobs are posted or expire — so it reflects what employers are paying right now, not a year-old survey. Your own number depends on your experience, skills, city and company tier.
Live software developer jobs behind this number
A sample of the real OnJob listings feeding the band above. See the pay on each — then your AI match score and fairness verdict once you sign up.
Senior Software Developer-Dot Net Core
People prime
Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India
Full Stack Software Engineer - Core Feeds/Platform
Channable
Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
Web developer
Pitch N Hire
East Delhi, Delhi, India
Fullstack Developer Trainee
Appsierra
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Software Engineer, Banking
Ramp
Remote · New York City, NY, USA
Software Engineer, Onboarding
Ramp
Remote · New York City, NY, USA
Software Developer salary in India — FAQs
What is the average software developer salary in India in 2026?
Based on 7 live software developer jobs on OnJob.io that disclose pay, the median software developer salary in India is ₹8L per year (₹8,00,000). Most software developer roles fall between ₹3.5L and ₹10L, with the full range running from ₹2L to ₹22L. These are real, current listings — not a generic survey.
Do these software developer salary numbers include freshers?
Yes. The ₹2L–₹22L range is computed from every live software developer listing on OnJob that discloses pay, which mixes entry-level, mid and senior openings. That is why the lower quartile (₹3.5L) sits well below the median — fresher and junior software developer roles cluster near the bottom of the band, while senior roles pull the top up.
How is the software developer salary range calculated?
We aggregate the disclosed pay on 7 live software developer jobs currently listed on OnJob.io, convert every figure to an annual INR amount, and report the minimum, quartiles, median and maximum. We only count INR roles that publish a salary, and the numbers update automatically as jobs are added or expire — so the band always reflects what employers are paying right now.
How do I know if my software developer salary is fair?
Compare your number against this live band: if you earn below ₹8L you are under the OnJob median for software developer roles in India, and below ₹3.5L you are in the bottom quartile. For a verdict tuned to your exact experience, skills and city, create a free OnJob profile — the AI gives you an under / at / above-market salary verdict on every software developer job before you apply.
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