Software Development Engineer salary in India (2026)

Salary by experience

• 1–2 years₹5.2 LPA – ₹9.8 LPA · median ₹7.5 LPA (2)
• 2–5 years₹5.5 LPA – ₹9.5 LPA · median ₹7 LPA (3)
• 5–8 years₹-7.1 LPA – ₹41.6 LPA · median ₹17.2 LPA (2)

Companies paying most

• ICEmedian ₹33.5 LPA (1 listing)
• KM UNOTAGmedian ₹9.5 LPA (1 listing)
• Surety Seven Technologiesmedian ₹9 LPA (1 listing)
• Smart Ship Hub Degitalmedian ₹7 LPA (1 listing)
• StarTele Logicmedian ₹6 LPA (1 listing)
• Expound Technivomedian ₹5.5 LPA (1 listing)
• HighLevelmedian ₹1 LPA (1 listing)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Software Development Engineer salary in India?

The median Software Development Engineer salary in India is ₹7 LPA a year (about ₹0.58 lakh a month before tax). Most listings pay between ₹5.5 LPA and ₹9.5 LPA.

How much does a fresher Software Development Engineer earn in India?

With 1–2 years of experience, Software Development Engineers typically earn ₹5.2 LPA to ₹9.8 LPA (median ₹7.5 LPA).

How much can an experienced Software Development Engineer earn?

With 5–8 years of experience, the typical range is ₹-7.1 LPA to ₹41.6 LPA, with a median of ₹17.2 LPA.

Which companies pay Software Development Engineers the most in India?

Among current listings, ICE (median ₹33.5 LPA), KM UNOTAG (median ₹9.5 LPA), Surety Seven Technologies (median ₹9 LPA) pay the most.

Where do these numbers come from?

From 7 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.