India salary calculator.
Select a role and experience level to see the real annual compensation range in India — in both INR and USD. Every figure is drawn from the same benchmark data behind our 22 salary intelligence guides.
Base compensation only. Total cost to hire adds statutory contributions, benefits, equipment, and payroll/compliance overhead — typically salary is 60–70% of the all-in cost.
How we source this data
Ranges reflect a synthesis of public compensation data (AmbitionBox, Glassdoor India, Levels.fyi where available), industry benchmarking reports, and Remvix's own placement data across active client engagements. Compensation varies by company stage, equity component, specific tech stack, and negotiation — treat these as directional bands, not quotes.
Every role, every experience level.
The complete compensation dataset powering the calculator, for 24 roles across four experience levels. Ranges are annual base compensation.
| Role | Junior (0–2 yrs) | Mid-level (2–5 yrs) | Senior (5–8 yrs) | Lead/Staff (8+ yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant | ₹3–6 LPA $4,000–7,000 | ₹6–12 LPA $7,000–15,000 | ₹12–22 LPA $15,000–27,000 | ₹20–38 LPA $24,000–46,000 |
| AI Engineer | ₹8–16 LPA $10,000–19,000 | ₹16–30 LPA $19,000–36,000 | ₹30–52 LPA $36,000–63,000 | ₹48–85 LPA $58,000–103,000 |
| Backend Developer | ₹5–10 LPA $6,000–12,000 | ₹10–20 LPA $12,000–24,000 | ₹20–36 LPA $24,000–44,000 | ₹34–62 LPA $41,000–75,000 |
| Business Development Representative | ₹5–8 LPA $6,000–10,000 | ₹8–14 LPA $10,000–17,000 | ₹14–23 LPA $17,000–28,000 | ₹20–35 LPA $24,000–42,000 |
| Cloud Engineer | ₹6–12 LPA $7,000–15,000 | ₹12–23 LPA $15,000–28,000 | ₹23–40 LPA $28,000–49,000 | ₹38–68 LPA $46,000–83,000 |
| Customer Support Specialist | ₹2.5–4.5 LPA $3,000–5,500 | ₹4.5–7.5 LPA $5,500–9,000 | ₹7.5–12 LPA $9,000–15,000 | ₹11–18 LPA $13,000–22,000 |
| Data Engineer | ₹6–11 LPA $7,000–13,000 | ₹11–21 LPA $13,000–26,000 | ₹21–36 LPA $26,000–44,000 | ₹34–60 LPA $41,000–73,000 |
| Data Scientist | ₹6–12 LPA $7,000–15,000 | ₹12–22 LPA $15,000–27,000 | ₹22–38 LPA $27,000–46,000 | ₹35–62 LPA $43,000–75,000 |
| DevOps Engineer | ₹6–12 LPA $7,000–15,000 | ₹12–22 LPA $15,000–27,000 | ₹22–38 LPA $27,000–46,000 | ₹36–65 LPA $44,000–79,000 |
| Finance Manager | ₹6–11 LPA $7,000–13,000 | ₹11–20 LPA $13,000–24,000 | ₹20–34 LPA $24,000–41,000 | ₹30–55 LPA $36,000–67,000 |
| Frontend Developer | ₹4–8 LPA $5,000–10,000 | ₹8–16 LPA $10,000–19,000 | ₹16–28 LPA $19,000–34,000 | ₹26–48 LPA $31,000–58,000 |
| Full Stack Developer | ₹5–10 LPA $6,000–12,000 | ₹10–19 LPA $12,000–23,000 | ₹19–34 LPA $23,000–41,000 | ₹32–58 LPA $39,000–70,000 |
| Java Developer | ₹5–10 LPA $6,000–12,000 | ₹10–20 LPA $12,000–24,000 | ₹20–35 LPA $24,000–42,000 | ₹33–60 LPA $40,000–73,000 |
| Machine Learning Engineer | ₹8–15 LPA $10,000–18,000 | ₹15–28 LPA $18,000–34,000 | ₹28–48 LPA $34,000–58,000 | ₹45–80 LPA $54,000–97,000 |
| Node.js Developer | ₹5–10 LPA $6,000–12,000 | ₹10–19 LPA $12,000–23,000 | ₹19–33 LPA $23,000–40,000 | ₹30–55 LPA $36,000–67,000 |
| Product Manager | ₹8–14 LPA $10,000–17,000 | ₹14–25 LPA $17,000–30,000 | ₹25–42 LPA $30,000–51,000 | ₹38–70 LPA $46,000–85,000 |
| Python Developer | ₹5–10 LPA $6,000–12,000 | ₹10–19 LPA $12,000–23,000 | ₹19–34 LPA $23,000–41,000 | ₹32–58 LPA $39,000–70,000 |
| QA Engineer | ₹3–7 LPA $4,000–8,000 | ₹7–14 LPA $8,000–17,000 | ₹14–24 LPA $17,000–29,000 | ₹22–40 LPA $27,000–48,000 |
| React Developer | ₹5–9 LPA $6,000–11,000 | ₹9–17 LPA $11,000–21,000 | ₹17–30 LPA $21,000–36,000 | ₹28–50 LPA $34,000–61,000 |
| Sales Development Representative | ₹4–7 LPA $5,000–8,500 | ₹7–12 LPA $8,500–15,000 | ₹12–20 LPA $15,000–24,000 | ₹18–30 LPA $22,000–36,000 |
| Software Developer | ₹4–9 LPA $5,000–11,000 | ₹9–18 LPA $11,000–22,000 | ₹18–32 LPA $22,000–39,000 | ₹30–55 LPA $36,000–67,000 |
| UI/UX Designer | ₹5–10 LPA $6,000–12,000 | ₹10–18 LPA $12,000–22,000 | ₹18–30 LPA $22,000–36,000 | ₹28–50 LPA $34,000–61,000 |
Common questions about hiring costs in India.
How much does it cost to hire a developer in India?
It depends on role and experience. Junior developers (0–2 yrs) typically range ₹4–10 LPA (~$5,000–$12,000/yr), while senior developers (5–8 yrs) range ₹18–34 LPA (~$22,000–$41,000/yr). Use the calculator above to see the exact range for any of 24 roles by experience level. These are base-compensation bands; total cost to hire adds statutory contributions, benefits, and management overhead.
Are these salary figures base pay or total cost?
These are base annual compensation bands. Total cost to hire in India is typically higher once you add statutory contributions, benefits, equipment, and payroll/compliance overhead — salary is usually 60–70% of the all-in cost. See the cost-to-hire hub for the full breakdown.
Where does this salary data come from?
Ranges reflect a synthesis of public compensation data (AmbitionBox, Glassdoor India, Levels.fyi where available), industry benchmarking reports, and Remvix's own placement data across active client engagements. Compensation varies by company stage, equity component, specific tech stack, and negotiation — treat these as directional bands, not quotes.
How often is the calculator updated?
The underlying compensation bands are reviewed periodically against current market data across active Remvix placements and public benchmarks. Each role's dedicated salary page shows its own last-reviewed date.
Why are the ranges so wide within one experience level?
Company type (product vs IT services vs GCC), city, specific tech stack, and negotiation all drive significant within-level variation — often more than the difference between adjacent experience levels. Treat the bands as directional, not as quotes.
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