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Average Salaries in India by Job Role — 2026 Report
8 min read · May 2026
Understanding salary benchmarks is essential whether you are a fresher deciding which career to pursue, an experienced professional evaluating a job offer, or someone negotiating a raise. This report compiles real salary data from Indian job platforms for 2026.
IT and Technology Salaries in India 2026
| Role | Fresher (0–2 yrs) | Mid-level (3–6 yrs) | Senior (7+ yrs) |
|---|
| Software Engineer | ₹4–9 LPA | ₹10–22 LPA | ₹22–50 LPA |
| Full Stack Developer | ₹5–10 LPA | ₹12–25 LPA | ₹25–55 LPA |
| Data Scientist | ₹6–12 LPA | ₹14–28 LPA | ₹28–60 LPA |
| AI/ML Engineer | ₹8–15 LPA | ₹16–35 LPA | ₹35–70 LPA |
| DevOps Engineer | ₹6–12 LPA | ₹14–28 LPA | ₹28–55 LPA |
| UI/UX Designer | ₹4–8 LPA | ₹10–20 LPA | ₹20–40 LPA |
Finance and Banking Salaries
| Role | Fresher | Experienced |
|---|
| Bank PO (IBPS/SBI) | ₹36,000–52,000/mo | ₹55,000–90,000/mo |
| Bank Clerk | ₹20,000–32,000/mo | ₹35,000–50,000/mo |
| Financial Analyst | ₹4–8 LPA | ₹12–28 LPA |
| Chartered Accountant | ₹7–14 LPA | ₹18–50 LPA |
Government Job Salaries
| Position | Monthly Salary |
|---|
| IAS Officer | ₹56,100–2,50,000/month |
| SSC CGL Inspector | ₹44,900–1,42,400/month |
| SSC CHSL LDC/DEO | ₹19,900–63,200/month |
| Railway Group D | ₹18,000–22,000/month |
| Indian Army Soldier | ₹21,700–69,100/month |
| Government Teacher | ₹35,400–1,12,400/month |
Marketing and Sales Salaries
| Role | Fresher | Experienced |
|---|
| Digital Marketing Executive | ₹3–6 LPA | ₹8–20 LPA |
| Content Writer | ₹2.5–5 LPA | ₹6–15 LPA |
| Sales Executive | ₹3–6 LPA + incentives | ₹8–25 LPA + incentives |
| Marketing Manager | N/A | ₹12–30 LPA |
Key Salary Factors in India
- City matters a lot — Mumbai and Bengaluru pay 25–40% more than Tier 2 cities
- Company type matters — Product companies pay 2–3x more than IT services companies
- AI skills premium — AI/ML skills add 30–50% to base salary across all tech roles
- Negotiation gap — most Indians accept the first offer and miss 10–20% higher salary
🎯 Remember: These are average market rates. Your actual salary depends on your specific skills, company and negotiation ability. Always negotiate — the first offer is almost never the final offer.
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