Salary · India LPA
Fresher Software Engineer salary in India
Fresher Software Engineer packages cluster 3–8 LPA for services campuses and decent product intern conversions. Product top-tier outliers exist but are not the median fresher experience.
LPA bands by experience
Ranges reflect mixed services + product hiring — not top-decile outliers or internship stipends.
| Experience | Typical fixed CTC band |
|---|---|
| 0–2 years | 3–8 LPA |
| 3–5 years | — |
| 5–8 years | — |
City and remote notes
- Bengaluru (BLR): metros pay slightly above tier-2 for same title
- Hyderabad (HYD): mid band for entry roles
- NCR (Delhi NCR): volume hiring; negotiate fixed over fuzzy variable
- Pune: campus/services mid band
- Remote (India): remote may pay national entry band
Negotiation tip
First job: optimize for learning and stack depth over 0.5 LPA — but still clarify training bond, relocation, and probation payout rules in writing.
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FAQ
Fresher software engineer salary in India?
Most honest campus/lateral fresher bands: 3–8 LPA. Product outliers above 10 LPA exist but require strong DSA and internships — not average.
Can freshers negotiate?
Limited on base at mass recruiters. Competing offers, internship return, and niche stack can move 1–2 LPA at mid-size product firms.
Services vs product fresher pay?
Product and GCC can pay higher for same CGPA; services offer volume hiring with training. Compare bond, location, and skill growth.