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SDE Salary in India (Updated 2025)

Based on 5.1k salaries • Updated: 14 Aug 2025

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Annual salary range

₹5 Lakhs - ₹40.8 Lakhs

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SDE Salary in India ranges between ₹5 Lakhs to ₹40.8 Lakhs for less than 1 year of experience to 7 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 5.1k latest salaries received from SDE.

Top Paying Companies for SDE with 2 years exp

Company name	Avg. annual salary	Open Jobs
Google SDE Salary 2 years exp
Amazon SDE Salary 2 years exp
Juspay Technologies SDE Salary 2 years exp
American Broadcasting Company SDE Salary 2 years exp
Walmart SDE Salary 2 years exp
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Popular Companies for SDE in India

Company Name	Avg. annual salary	Open Jobs
Amazon SDE Salary 1 - 10 yrs exp. (339 salaries)	₹25.9 L/yr - ₹54.1 L/yr
American Broadcasting Company SDE Salary 0 - 5 yrs exp. (146 salaries)	₹19.8 L/yr - ₹34.5 L/yr
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Xyz Company SDE Salary 1 - 6 yrs exp. (142 salaries)	₹11.5 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr
Google SDE Salary 1 - 7 yrs exp. (94 salaries)	₹34.7 L/yr - ₹60.9 L/yr
Microsoft Corporation SDE Salary 1 - 9 yrs exp. (80 salaries)	₹25 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr
TCS SDE Salary 1 - 12 yrs exp. (54 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
Jio SDE Salary 0 - 4 yrs exp. (47 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹14.9 L/yr
Jio Platforms SDE Salary 1 - 4 yrs exp. (47 salaries)	₹6.9 L/yr - ₹14.2 L/yr
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Flipkart SDE Salary 0 - 5 yrs exp. (40 salaries)	₹16.3 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr

Latest annual salaries shared by SDEs

3d ago

Infibeam Avenues

SDE

2 years exp.

₹20 Lakhs

4d ago

Ajmera Infotech

SDE

2 years exp.

₹8 Lakhs

4d ago

Jio Platforms

SDE

1 year exp.

₹9 Lakhs

4d ago

Fynd

SDE

4 years exp.

₹13 Lakhs

5d ago

Ragaai

SDE

2 years exp.

₹24.5 Lakhs

5d ago

ZBliss Technologies

SDE

2 years exp.

5d ago

Auzmor

SDE

2 years exp.

5d ago

Connect & Heal

SDE

2 years exp.

5d ago

IDK Inc

SDE

2 years exp.

5d ago

Amazon

SDE

3 years exp.

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SDE salaries by

Years of experience	Avg. annual salary
Fresher (921 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr
1 year (1.2k salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr
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2 years (1.2k salaries)	₹5.5 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr
3 years (959 salaries)	₹7 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr
4 years (459 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr
5 years (219 salaries)	₹9 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr
6 years (7 salaries)	₹9.5 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr
7 years (8 salaries)	₹28.5 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr

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Department	Avg. annual salary
Engineering - Software & QA SDE Salary 0 - 5 years exp. (1.1k salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹40.8 L/yr
IT & Information Security SDE Salary 0 - 4 years exp. (44 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr
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Data Science & Analytics SDE Salary 0 - 4 years exp. (26 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr
Research & Development SDE Salary 0 - 4 years exp. (11 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr
UX, Design & Architecture SDE Salary 0 - 5 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹7.2 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr
Customer Success, Service & Operations SDE Salary 1 - 2 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr
Consulting SDE Salary 1 - 3 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹7 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr
Engineering - Hardware & Networks SDE Salary 0 - 5 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
Production, Manufacturing & Engineering SDE Salary 0 - 2 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9 L/yr - ₹41.4 L/yr
Product Management SDE Salary 2 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹13.5 L/yr - ₹17.2 L/yr
Project & Program Management SDE Salary 2 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.3 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr
Sales & Business Development SDE Salary 5 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10.6 L/yr - ₹13.5 L/yr
Administration & Facilities SDE Salary 3 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹11.3 L/yr - ₹14.4 L/yr
Aviation & Aerospace SDE Salary 2 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹18 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr
Content, Editorial & Journalism SDE Salary 4 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹19.8 L/yr - ₹25.3 L/yr

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SDE Jobs in India

SDE

· 1-3 years

Cue-Math Pvt.Ltd

3.7

Bangalore / Bengaluru

SDE

· 1-3 years

BankBazaar

3.3

Chennai +2 more

SDE

· 2-5 years

Xpheno

3.5

Hyderabad / Secunderabad

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Top skills for SDE

4 SDE jobs demanding these skills

SDE Salary By Locations

Locations	Avg. annual salary
Bangalore / Bengaluru SDE 0 - 5 years exp.	₹5.8 L/yr - ₹34.4 L/yr
Hyderabad / Secunderabad SDE 0 - 5 years exp.	₹6 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr
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New Delhi SDE 0 - 5 years exp.	₹5 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr
Gurgaon / Gurugram SDE 0 - 5 years exp.	₹6 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr
Noida SDE 0 - 4 years exp.	₹5 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr
Pune SDE 0 - 5 years exp.	₹3.1 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr
Mumbai SDE 0 - 5 years exp.	₹5 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr
Kolkata SDE 0 - 5 years exp.	₹4.1 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr
Chennai SDE 0 - 5 years exp.	₹5 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr
Navi Mumbai SDE 1 - 4 years exp.	₹5.1 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr

SDE Salary By Industries

Industries	Avg. annual salary
Internet SDE 0 - 7 years exp.	₹6 L/yr - ₹44 L/yr
IT Services & Consulting SDE 0 - 5 years exp.	₹5 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr
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Software Product SDE 0 - 5 years exp.	₹6 L/yr - ₹47.2 L/yr
Financial Services SDE 0 - 5 years exp.	₹5.5 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr
Retail SDE 0 - 6 years exp.	₹10 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr
Emerging Technologies SDE 0 - 5 years exp.	₹6.6 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr
Urban Transport SDE 0 - 5 years exp.	₹10 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr
Logistics SDE 0 - 7 years exp.	₹10.5 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr
Media & Entertainment SDE 0 - 5 years exp.	₹9 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr
Hardware & Networking SDE 0 - 5 years exp.	₹6 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) about SDE Salaries

What is the salary of a SDE in India?

The salary of a SDE in India varies based on experience, location, company & Industry. On average, SDE salaries ranges from ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹40.8 Lakhs per year. Top companies and specialized roles may offer higher compensation.

The average starting salary is around ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹40.8 Lakhs per year, with the highest salary reaching ₹34.7 Lakhs to ₹58.9 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 5.1k salaries received from various SDEs across industries.

What are the top paying companies that employ SDEs?

SDE Salaries at Top paying companies in India are

Google SDE Salary	₹34.7 Lakhs to ₹58.9 Lakhs per year
Amazon SDE Salary	₹25.9 Lakhs to ₹34.4 Lakhs per year
Juspay Technologies SDE Salary	₹19.5 Lakhs to ₹27 Lakhs per year
American Broadcasting Company SDE Salary	₹19.8 Lakhs to ₹32.5 Lakhs per year
Walmart SDE Salary	₹19 Lakhs to ₹25 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 SDE in India?

The annual salary for SDE in India varies by location. Top paying cities for SDE are

SDE Salary in Chennai	₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
SDE Salary in Hyderabad / Secunderabad	₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹34.0 Lakhs per year
SDE Salary in Gurgaon / Gurugram	₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year
SDE Salary in New Delhi	₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
SDE Salary in Mumbai	₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year

Salary expectations for SDE may vary based on job roles, experience, and specific employer requirements.

What are the top paying industries for SDE in India?

Top 5 paying Industries for SDE in India are:

SDE Salary in Urban Transport	₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹55.0 Lakhs per year
SDE Salary in Logistics	₹10.5 Lakhs to ₹51.0 Lakhs per year
SDE Salary in Media & Entertainment	₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹51.0 Lakhs per year
SDE Salary in Retail	₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year
SDE Salary in Emerging Technologies	₹6.6 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year

What are the fresher salaries as SDE?

Fresher salaries for SDE in India typically range from ₹5 Lakhs to ₹28 Lakhs per year, depending on the company, location, and skill set. Fresher salaries are generally higher in IT Industry than in other Industries in India.

How does experience affect salaries of a SDE in India?

Experience significantly impacts a SDE salary in India. Salaries increase with experience, as SDE take on more complex tasks, responsibilities, and leadership roles. SDE salary at different experience level are as follows:

Experience	Average Salary Range
Fresher	₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹28.0 Lakhs per year
1 year	₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹38.0 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹32.0 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹45.0 Lakhs per year

and so on.