Question 1

What is the fresher Software Engineer salary in India?

Accepted Answer

A fresher Software Engineer salary in India ranges from ₹3 LPA to ₹25 LPA depending on college tier and company. Average fresher CTC is ₹5 LPA. IIT/NIT graduates at top product companies can earn ₹18–25 LPA as a starting salary.

Question 2

Which companies offer the best fresher Software Engineer packages in India?

Accepted Answer

Top paying companies for fresher Software Engineers in India are Google (₹18–25 LPA), Microsoft (₹16–20 LPA), Amazon (₹14–18 LPA), Flipkart (₹20–28 LPA for IIT graduates), and Uber (₹20–30 LPA).

Question 3

How to increase my salary as a fresher Software Engineer in India?

Accepted Answer

Build a strong DSA (Data Structures & Algorithms) foundation for product company interviews. Work on open-source projects, build a portfolio, and target MAANG/FAANG companies. Getting into an IIT or NIT significantly raises starting salary opportunities.

Company	Avg CTC	Open Roles	Apply
Google (STEP/FTE)Top Payer	₹22 LPA	40+	View Jobs
Microsoft	₹18 LPA	60+	View Jobs
Amazon	₹15 LPA	100+	View Jobs
TCS	₹3.5 LPA	2000+	View Jobs
Infosys	₹3.6 LPA	1800+	View Jobs

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