Salary of Software Engineer in India 2026

How much does a Software Engineer earn?

Salary of Software Engineer in India 2026

Salary of Software Engineer in India

₹59,242 / Annual
Based on 43 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum
₹1,00,000 Average salary
₹59,242 Maximum
₹1,25,000

Salary data updated: June 2026

Salary of Software Engineer in India

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FAQ - Software Engineer

The average salary for Software Engineer is INR 59,242 per year in India. Salary estimates are based on 43 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 1,00,000

The highest salary for Software Engineer per year in India is INR 1,25,000

Data updated: June 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: 43 job postings with salary.