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Programmer Salary in India (Updated 2025)

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₹1.8 Lakh - ₹9.3 Lakhs

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Programmer Salary in India ranges between ₹1.8 Lakh to ₹9.3 Lakhs for 1 year of experience to 6 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 9.1k latest salaries received from Programmer.
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Ubisoft Entertainment Programmer Salary

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Cognizant logo
Cognizant Programmer Salary
0 - 4 yrs exp. (3k salaries)

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₹2 L/yr - ₹5.1 L/yr

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TCS Programmer Salary
1 - 3 yrs exp. (840 salaries)

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₹2 L/yr - ₹4.3 L/yr

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Bitwise Solutions Programmer Salary
1 - 3 yrs exp. (428 salaries)

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₹3 L/yr - ₹7.8 L/yr

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Ramco Systems Programmer Salary
0 - 4 yrs exp. (185 salaries)

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₹2 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr

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SRM Technologies Pvt.Ltd Programmer Salary
1 - 3 yrs exp. (177 salaries)

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₹2.1 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr

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IQVIA Programmer Salary
0 - 6 yrs exp. (166 salaries)

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₹7.7 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr

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Kumaran Systems Programmer Salary
2 - 4 yrs exp. (125 salaries)

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₹4.4 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr

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Aptara Programmer Salary
0 - 10 yrs exp. (115 salaries)

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₹1.7 L/yr - ₹4.2 L/yr

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National Informatics Centre Programmer Salary
2 - 6 yrs exp. (111 salaries)

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₹2.1 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr

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Kantar Programmer Salary
2 - 4 yrs exp. (100 salaries)

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₹4 L/yr - ₹6.1 L/yr

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₹7.5 Lakhs
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Aenyvish Digital Technology

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4 years exp.

₹3.6 Lakhs
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₹5.2 Lakhs
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1 year
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₹1.4 L/yr - ₹5.8 L/yr

2 years
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₹2 L/yr - ₹7.6 L/yr

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3 years
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₹2 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr

4 years
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₹2 L/yr - ₹12.7 L/yr

5 years
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr

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Engineering - Software & QA
Programmer Salary
1 - 6 years exp. (4.4k salaries)
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹9.3 L/yr

IT & Information Security
Programmer Salary
1 - 6 years exp. (687 salaries)
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹9.1 L/yr

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Data Science & Analytics
Programmer Salary
1 - 6 years exp. (306 salaries)
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹9.2 L/yr

Quality Assurance
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1 - 6 years exp. (254 salaries)
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹4.7 L/yr

Engineering - Hardware & Networks
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1 - 6 years exp. (149 salaries)
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹7.7 L/yr

Production, Manufacturing & Engineering
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1 - 6 years exp. (147 salaries)
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹6.6 L/yr

Customer Success, Service & Operations
Programmer Salary
1 - 6 years exp. (107 salaries)
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹8.7 L/yr

Research & Development
Programmer Salary
1 - 6 years exp. (94 salaries)
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr

Project & Program Management
Programmer Salary
1 - 6 years exp. (78 salaries)
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹8.7 L/yr

UX, Design & Architecture
Programmer Salary
1 - 6 years exp. (44 salaries)
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr

Teaching & Training
Programmer Salary
1 - 6 years exp. (26 salaries)
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹6.1 L/yr

Content, Editorial & Journalism
Programmer Salary
1 - 6 years exp. (24 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr

Healthcare & Life Sciences
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1 - 5 years exp. (20 salaries)
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₹2.2 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr

Consulting
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1 - 6 years exp. (15 salaries)
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₹1.9 L/yr - ₹6.1 L/yr

Administration & Facilities
Programmer Salary
2 - 5 years exp. (10 salaries)
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr

Construction & Site Engineering
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1 - 4 years exp. (8 salaries)
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₹2.1 L/yr - ₹4.8 L/yr

Finance & Accounting
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2 - 4 years exp. (7 salaries)
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₹2.4 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr

Sales & Business Development
Programmer Salary
1 - 6 years exp. (6 salaries)
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₹2.2 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr

Marketing & Communication
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1 - 5 years exp. (5 salaries)
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr

Media Production & Entertainment
Programmer Salary
2 - 6 years exp. (5 salaries)
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₹2.4 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr

Procurement & Supply Chain
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1 - 6 years exp. (5 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹7.2 L/yr

Human Resources
Programmer Salary
2 years exp. (4 salaries)
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₹2.4 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr

Product Management
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1 - 5 years exp. (4 salaries)
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₹2.1 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr

BFSI, Investments & Trading
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1 - 3 years exp. (3 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹3.2 L/yr

Food, Beverage & Hospitality
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2 - 3 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹3.2 L/yr - ₹4.6 L/yr

Aviation & Aerospace
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₹2.2 L/yr - ₹2.8 L/yr

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Programmer Jobs in India

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· 3-5 years

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Bangalore / Bengaluru

Programmer

· 5-9 years

Persistent Systems Limited

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Bangalore / Bengaluru

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₹2.1 L/yr - ₹13.5 L/yr

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₹3.5 L/yr - ₹7.8 L/yr

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Knowledge and exposure to the project is excellent. Best place for SQL developers.

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Programmer Salary By Locations

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Chennai
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₹1.9 L/yr - ₹7.3 L/yr

Pune
Programmer
1 - 6 years exp.
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₹2.3 L/yr - ₹8.8 L/yr

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Bangalore / Bengaluru
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1 - 6 years exp.
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₹2 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr

Hyderabad / Secunderabad
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₹1.5 L/yr - ₹7.4 L/yr

Coimbatore
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₹2 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr

New Delhi
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₹1.4 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr

Mumbai
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr

Kolkata
Programmer
1 - 6 years exp.
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₹2 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr

Gurgaon / Gurugram
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₹2.3 L/yr - ₹10.9 L/yr

Noida
Programmer
1 - 6 years exp.
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₹1.9 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr

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Programmer Salary By Industries

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IT Services & Consulting

Programmer
1 - 6 years exp.
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₹2.1 L/yr - ₹7.7 L/yr

Consulting

Programmer
1 - 6 years exp.
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₹2.2 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr

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Education & Training

Programmer
1 - 6 years exp.
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₹1.5 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr

Financial Services

Programmer
1 - 6 years exp.
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₹2 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr

Internet

Programmer
1 - 6 years exp.
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₹2.1 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr

Analytics & KPO

Programmer
1 - 6 years exp.
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₹2.6 L/yr - ₹10.2 L/yr

Software Product

Programmer
1 - 6 years exp.
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₹2 L/yr - ₹11.3 L/yr

BPO

Programmer
1 - 5 years exp.
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₹2 L/yr - ₹4.2 L/yr

Hardware & Networking

Programmer
1 - 6 years exp.
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₹1.9 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr

Media & Entertainment / Publishing

Programmer
1 - 6 years exp.
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₹1.4 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) about Programmer Salaries

What is the salary of a Programmer in India?
The salary of a Programmer in India varies based on experience, location, company & Industry. On average, Programmer salaries ranges from ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹9.3 Lakhs per year. Top companies and specialized roles may offer higher compensation.

The average starting salary is around ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹9.3 Lakhs per year, with the highest salary reaching ₹8.5 Lakhs to ₹13.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 9.1k salaries received from various Programmers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Programmers?
Programmer Salaries at Top paying companies in India are
Ubisoft Entertainment Programmer Salary ₹8.5 Lakhs to ₹13 Lakhs per year
Fidelity International Programmer Salary ₹7.7 Lakhs to ₹10.4 Lakhs per year
IQVIA Programmer Salary ₹7.7 Lakhs to ₹10.1 Lakhs per year
Biz4Solutions Programmer Salary ₹5.4 Lakhs to ₹8.8 Lakhs per year
Infosys Programmer Salary ₹5.2 Lakhs to ₹9.5 Lakhs per year
Salaries depend on experience, role, and location. Additional compensation may include bonuses and stock options.
What are the top paying cities for Programmer in India?
The annual salary for Programmer in India varies by location. Top paying cities for Programmer are
Programmer Salary in Mumbai ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
Programmer Salary in New Delhi ₹1.4 Lakhs to ₹8.5 Lakhs per year
Programmer Salary in Gurgaon / Gurugram ₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹10.9 Lakhs per year
Programmer Salary in Bangalore / Bengaluru ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
Programmer Salary in Pune ₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹8.8 Lakhs per year
Salary expectations for Programmer may vary based on job roles, experience, and specific employer requirements.
What are the top paying industries for Programmer in India?
Top 5 paying Industries for Programmer in India are:
Programmer Salary in Analytics & KPO ₹2.6 Lakhs to ₹10.2 Lakhs per year
Programmer Salary in Software Product ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹11.3 Lakhs per year
Programmer Salary in Media & Entertainment / Publishing ₹1.4 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year
Programmer Salary in Internet ₹2.1 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year
Programmer Salary in Financial Services ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹9.5 Lakhs per year
How does experience affect salaries of a Programmer in India?
Experience significantly impacts a Programmer salary in India. Salaries increase with experience, as Programmer take on more complex tasks, responsibilities, and leadership roles. Programmer salary at different experience level are as follows:
Experience Average Salary Range
1 year ₹1.4 Lakhs to ₹5.8 Lakhs per year
2 years ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹7.6 Lakhs per year
3 years ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
4 years ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹12.7 Lakhs per year
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