Software Developer salary in India (2026)

Salary by experience

• 1–2 years₹2.1 LPA – ₹4.4 LPA · median ₹3.2 LPA (2)
• 2–5 years₹3.9 LPA – ₹13 LPA · median ₹6.2 LPA (6)
• 5–8 years₹7 LPA – ₹13.5 LPA · median ₹10 LPA (7)
• 8+ years₹39.2 LPA – ₹39.2 LPA · median ₹39.2 LPA (1)

Companies paying most

• Vena Solutionsmedian ₹30.3 LPA (2 listings)
• Vrinda Internationalmedian ₹13.5 LPA (1 listing)
• Capillary Technologiesmedian ₹13 LPA (1 listing)
• SoCoMo Technologiesmedian ₹13 LPA (1 listing)
• Hindustan Recruitmentmedian ₹10 LPA (1 listing)
• Jungleworksmedian ₹10 LPA (1 listing)
• CodeInsight Technologies Pvt. Ltd.median ₹8.4 LPA (1 listing)
• BootNext Tech Ventures private Limitedmedian ₹8 LPA (1 listing)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Software Developer salary in India?

The median Software Developer salary in India is ₹8.2 LPA a year (about ₹0.68 lakh a month before tax). Most listings pay between ₹4 LPA and ₹13 LPA.

How much does a fresher Software Developer earn in India?

With 1–2 years of experience, Software Developers typically earn ₹2.1 LPA to ₹4.4 LPA (median ₹3.2 LPA).

How much can an experienced Software Developer earn?

With 8+ years of experience, the typical range is ₹39.2 LPA to ₹39.2 LPA, with a median of ₹39.2 LPA.

Which companies pay Software Developers the most in India?

Among current listings, Vena Solutions (median ₹30.3 LPA), Vrinda International (median ₹13.5 LPA), Capillary Technologies (median ₹13 LPA) pay the most.

Where do these numbers come from?

From 16 JobSpri listings in the last 12 months that show the salary. Each counts at the middle of its range; the range shown is the middle half of listings.