How much does a software developer make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹34,810 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,793
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 2.3 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where India ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $134,900 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $122,900 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $100,900 |
| 99. Kiribati estimate | $4,999 |
| 100. India estimate | $4,793 |
| 101. Georgia estimate | $4,594 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $441 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Systems analyst₹423,600
- Web developer₹386,000
- Software programmer₹385,700
- Software tester₹398,700
- Data administrator₹391,000
- Systems administrator₹389,600
- Networks engineer₹404,600
- Database and network professionals not elsewhere classified₹405,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹34,810 a month, ₹417,700 a year.
How much does a software developer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹341,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹501,500.
Which country pays a software developer the most?
United States, with a median of $134,900 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a software developer make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $134,900 a year against $4,793 in India, 28.1 times more.
Who makes more, a software developer or a systems analyst?
A systems analyst: ₹423,600 a year against ₹417,700 for a software developer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate