How much does a software programmer make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹32,140 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,425
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 2.1 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. Switzerland estimate | $113,500 |
| 2. United States | $100,400 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $93,190 |
| 99. Kiribati estimate | $4,616 |
| 100. India estimate | $4,425 |
| 101. Georgia estimate | $4,241 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $407 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Systems analyst₹423,600
- Software developer₹417,700
- Web developer₹386,000
- 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 programmer make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹32,140 a month, ₹385,700 a year.
How much does a software programmer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹309,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹465,300.
Which country pays a software programmer the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $113,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a software programmer make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $100,400 a year against $4,425 in India, 22.7 times more.
Who makes more, a software programmer or a systems analyst?
A systems analyst: ₹423,600 a year against ₹385,700 for a software programmer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate