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SDE Salary in India (Updated 2025)

based on 4.6k latest salaries • updated: 19 Mar 2025
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Annual salary range

₹4 Lakhs - ₹39.9 Lakhs

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SDE Salary in India ranges between ₹4 Lakhs to ₹39.9 Lakhs for less than 1 year of experience to 7 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 4.6k latest salaries received from SDE.
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Latest annual salaries shared by SDEs

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Talentrackr

SDE

2 years exp.

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Naviga Global

SDE

2 years exp.

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MPOnline

SDE

1 month exp.

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Personify Health

SDE

1 year exp.

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InsuranceDekho

SDE

1 year exp.

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Springworks

SDE

3 years exp.

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Amazon

SDE

2 years exp.

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Ericsson

SDE

2 years exp.

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Rupicard

SDE

1 year exp.

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Decimal Point Analytics

SDE

1 year exp.

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SDE salaries by

Years of experience Avg. annual salary
Fresher
(1.3k salaries)
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₹3.3 L/yr - ₹33.7 L/yr

1 year
(1.1k salaries)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr

2 years
(1.1k salaries)
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₹4.3 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr

3 years
(726 salaries)
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₹6 L/yr - ₹44 L/yr

4 years
(333 salaries)
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₹6 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr

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SDE Jobs in India

SDE

· 0-7 years

Amazon India Software Dev Centre Pvt Ltd

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Hyderabad / Secunderabad

SDE

· 3-5 years

First Meridian Business Services

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3.7

Bangalore / Bengaluru

SDE

· 3-5 years

ACME SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Bangalore / Bengaluru

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SDE Salary By Locations

Locations Avg. annual salary
Bangalore / Bengaluru
SDE
0 - 5 years exp.
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₹4.3 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr

New Delhi
SDE
0 - 6 years exp.
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₹3 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr

Hyderabad / Secunderabad
SDE
0 - 5 years exp.
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₹4 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr

Gurgaon / Gurugram
SDE
0 - 5 years exp.
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₹4 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr

Noida
SDE
0 - 4 years exp.
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₹3.5 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr

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SDE Salary By Industries

Industries Avg. annual salary

Internet

SDE
0 - 7 years exp.
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₹6 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr

IT Services & Consulting

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0 - 5 years exp.
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₹4 L/yr - ₹40.8 L/yr

Software Product

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0 - 5 years exp.
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₹5 L/yr - ₹44 L/yr

Financial Services

SDE
0 - 5 years exp.
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₹4 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr

Retail

SDE
0 - 6 years exp.
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₹9.5 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr

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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 ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹39.9 Lakhs per year. Top companies and specialized roles may offer higher compensation.

The average starting salary is around ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹39.9 Lakhs per year, with the highest salary reaching ₹17.1 Lakhs to ₹63.8 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 4.6k 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 ₹17.1 Lakhs to ₹63.8 Lakhs per year
Amazon SDE Salary ₹12 Lakhs to ₹42 Lakhs per year
Walmart SDE Salary ₹20 Lakhs to ₹29 Lakhs per year
American Broadcasting Company SDE Salary ₹11 Lakhs to ₹39.9 Lakhs per year
Flipkart SDE Salary ₹9 Lakhs to ₹30 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 Bangalore / Bengaluru ₹4.3 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
SDE Salary in New Delhi ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
SDE Salary in Hyderabad / Secunderabad ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
SDE Salary in Gurgaon / Gurugram ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year
SDE Salary in Noida ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹20.0 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 Internet ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year
SDE Salary in IT Services & Consulting ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹40.8 Lakhs per year
SDE Salary in Software Product ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹44.0 Lakhs per year
SDE Salary in Financial Services ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹32.0 Lakhs per year
SDE Salary in Retail ₹9.5 Lakhs to ₹45.0 Lakhs per year
What are the fresher salaries as SDE?
Fresher salaries for SDE in India typically range from ₹3.3 Lakhs to ₹33.7 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 ₹3.3 Lakhs to ₹33.7 Lakhs per year
1 year ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹31.0 Lakhs per year
2 years ₹4.3 Lakhs to ₹33.0 Lakhs per year
3 years ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹44.0 Lakhs per year
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