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Software Developer salary in India (2026)

How much does a software developer earn in India?

The median software developer salary in India is ₹8.5L per year (₹8,50,000), with most roles paying between ₹4.5L and ₹14.5L and the full range spanning ₹2L to ₹25L. This is computed from 12 software developer jobs on OnJob.io that disclose pay.

Updated September 2026 · Indicative band from OnJob's live job feed

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Software Developer salary range in India

Lowest
₹2L
bottom of the range
Typical low (p25)
₹4.5L
lower quartile
Median
₹8.5L
the middle salary
Typical high (p75)
₹14.5L
upper quartile
Highest
₹25L
top of the range

Half of all software developer roles on OnJob that disclose pay are above ₹8.5L and half below. The middle 50% runs ₹4.5L to ₹14.5L per year.

Where these numbers come from

Every figure on this page is aggregated from 12 live software developer jobs on OnJob.io that disclose pay. We take each listing's salary, convert it to an annual INR amount, and report the minimum, quartiles, median and maximum. We only count roles priced in INR and drop values outside a plausible annual range so a single typo cannot skew the result.

These are indicative market ranges, not guaranteed offers. The band updates as software developer jobs are posted or expire.

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Software Developer salary in India — FAQs

What is the average software developer salary in India in 2026?

Based on 12 live software developer jobs on OnJob.io that disclose pay, the median software developer salary in India is ₹8.5L per year (₹8,50,000). Most software developer roles fall between ₹4.5L and ₹14.5L, with the full range running from ₹2L to ₹25L. These are current listings, not a survey.

Do these software developer salary numbers include freshers?

Yes. The ₹2L–₹25L range is computed from every live software developer listing on OnJob that discloses pay, which mixes entry-level, mid and senior openings. Junior roles cluster near the bottom of the band and senior roles pull the top up.

How is the software developer salary range calculated?

We take the disclosed pay on 12 live software developer jobs 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 as jobs are added or expire.

How do I know if my software developer salary is fair?

Compare your number against this band: below ₹8.5L is under the OnJob median for software developer roles in India, and below ₹4.5L is in the bottom quartile. Your own number also depends on your experience, skills, city and company tier.

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