Salary of Software Engineer in India 2026

How much does a Software Engineer earn?

₹67,958 / Annual
Based on 39 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: ₹50,000 Average salary: ₹67,958 Maximum: ₹1,91,667

Minimum
₹50,000 Average salary
₹67,958 Maximum
₹1,91,667

₹5,663 / Monthly
Based on 39 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: ₹4,167 Average salary: ₹5,663 Maximum: ₹15,972

Minimum
₹4,167 Average salary
₹5,663 Maximum
₹15,972

₹189 / Daily
Based on 39 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: ₹139 Average salary: ₹189 Maximum: ₹532

Minimum
₹139 Average salary
₹189 Maximum
₹532

₹35 / Hourly
Based on 39 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: ₹26 Average salary: ₹35 Maximum: ₹100

Minimum
₹26 Average salary
₹35 Maximum
₹100

Salary data updated: August 2026

Salary of Software Engineer in India

Software Engineering

1 week ago

Bengaluru / Bangalore, Karnataka, India Artech Infosystems Private Limited Full-time ₹13,00,000 - ₹14,00,000

Job Description As a Custom Software Engineer, a typical day involves creating tailored software...
Software Engineer, Software Engineering

Found at: Sourcestack India - 1 week ago

Bengaluru, India Harman Becker Automotive Systems Manufacturing Kft Full-time

HARMAN’s engineers and designers are creative, purposeful and agile. As part of this team, you’ll combine your...
Software Engineer

Found at: Sourcestack India - 1 week ago

Bengaluru, India Talent Software Solutions Full-time

AVIN SystemsSoftware Engineer/ Senior Software Engineer (C++ and Linux)Experience: 2-15 yearsJob Location:...

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Senior Data Engineer	₹1,92,145	View listings
Financial Controller	₹1,79,027	View listings
Plant Head	₹1,47,994	View listings
Senior Software Engineer	₹1,46,881	View listings
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FAQ - Software Engineer

The average salary for Software Engineer is INR 67,958 per year in India. Salary estimates are based on 39 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Software Engineer in India.

The lowest salary of Software Engineer per year in India is INR 50,000

The highest salary for Software Engineer per year in India is INR 1,91,667

Data updated: August 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in India. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 39 job postings with salary.