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What Is the Average Software Engineer Salary in the US vs India?

US average $150,357/yr; India average ~$8,000/yr, with senior India engineers reaching $72,000-$144,000/yr (Glassdoor, 2026).

Ahmad Yusuf · Founder & Managing Director, Remvix· July 11, 2026· 1 min read

Key takeaways

  • US software engineer average: $150,357/yr (Glassdoor 2026).
  • India software developer average: ~$8,000/yr; senior tier $72,000-$144,000/yr.

US software engineer average is $150,357/year (Glassdoor, 2026). India software developer average is ₹672,500/year (~$8,000), with senior engineers at top Indian firms earning ₹60-120 lakh (~$72,000-$144,000).

For the full benchmark breakdown, see Salary Benchmarks: The Complete Guide.

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