How much does a Software Developer make?

The average salary for a Software Developer is ₹6,40,000 per year or ₹308 per hour, with top earners making up to ₹18,85,000 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from ₹3,90,000 (25th percentile) to ₹10,00,000 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 80963 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Developer employees.

What is the highest salary for a Software Developer?

The highest salary for a Software Developer is ₹10,00,000 per year, ₹83,333 per month or ₹481 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for a Software Developer?

The lowest salary for a Software Developer is ₹3,90,000 per year, ₹32,500 per month or ₹188 per hour.

What is the salary trend for Software Developers?

Software developers are paid well above average once they are experienced in their field. The pay range reflects the demand for their skillset and the profitability of the products they make. Candidates with prior experience in the field or higher levels of education generally receive high salaries, which can reach over six figures. Pay is expected to grow as digital transformation reaches a global level. Software developers can further increase their total pay by pursuing freelance consulting opportunities.

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Software Developer Salaries

Software Developer salaries in India

Base pay

₹4L - ₹9L/yr

₹6L/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

₹50K/yrAverage

₹30K - ₹1L/yrRange

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Last updated 12 Jan 202681K Salaries submitted

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Total pay trajectory

Software Developer

₹4L–₹10L/yr

Assistant Manager of Software Development

₹4L–₹12L/yr

Senior Software Developer

₹7L–₹15L/yr

Popular companies for Software Developers in India

HCLTech3.6★

₹4L - ₹10L/yr Total pay

₹5L Median

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UST3.8★

₹4L - ₹8L/yr Total pay

₹5L Median

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TCS3.6★

₹4L - ₹7L/yr Total pay

₹5L Median

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Amazon3.5★

₹12L - ₹28L/yr Total pay

₹19L Median

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ABC3.9★

₹3L - ₹10L/yr Total pay

₹6L Median

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Job title | Years of Experience

Base • Additional pay

Location

Date submitted

Job title | Years of Experience

Location

Date submitted

Base • Additional pay

Software Developer

1-3 Years

₹3L - ₹3L/yr

Gurgaon, Haryana

submitted on 7 Jul 2026

₹3L - ₹3L/yr

Software Developer

1-3 Years

₹7L - ₹8L/yr

Bengaluru

submitted on 7 Jul 2026

₹7L - ₹8L/yr

Software Developer

1-3 Years

₹9L - ₹11L/yr

Hyderābād

submitted on 7 Jul 2026

₹9L - ₹11L/yr

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Software Developer

1-3 Years

₹11L - ₹13L/yr

Mumbai

submitted on 7 Jul 2026

₹11L - ₹13L/yr

Software Developer

4-6 Years

₹14L - ₹16L/yr

Chennai

submitted on 7 Jul 2026

₹14L - ₹16L/yr

Software Developer

1-3 Years

₹1L - ₹1L/yr

Elamkulam

submitted on 7 Jul 2026

₹1L - ₹1L/yr

Software Developer

7-9 Years

₹28L - ₹32L/yr

Hyderābād

submitted on 7 Jul 2026

₹28L - ₹32L/yr

Software Developer

1-3 Years

₹5L - ₹6L/yr

Chennai

submitted on 7 Jul 2026

₹5L - ₹6L/yr

Software Developer

1-3 Years

₹7L - ₹9L/yr

Hyderābād

submitted on 7 Jul 2026

₹7L - ₹9L/yr

Software Developer

1-3 Years

₹2L - ₹2L/yr

Thāne

submitted on 7 Jul 2026

₹2L - ₹2L/yr

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