Average IT Salaries in India 2026 — City-wise & Role-wise Breakdown

Key Findings for 2026

Median IT salaries in India have grown 11% year-on-year, driven by demand for AI/ML engineers, cloud architects, and product managers with technical backgrounds.

By Role (Median Annual CTC)

Software Engineer (3–5 yrs): ₹14–22 LPA
Senior Software Engineer (5–8 yrs): ₹22–38 LPA
Data Scientist (3–6 yrs): ₹16–28 LPA
Product Manager (4–7 yrs): ₹24–42 LPA
AI/ML Engineer (2–5 yrs): ₹18–35 LPA

By City

Bengaluru: +22% over national average
Hyderabad: +16%
Mumbai: +18%
Pune: +10%
Delhi NCR: +12%

How to Use This Data to Negotiate

When negotiating, quote the upper range for your experience band and city. Always negotiate — 70% of employers expect it.