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Fresher Software Engineer Salary in India (2024)

Starting salaries for fresher Software Engineers in India range from 3 LPA to 25 LPA. IIT/NIT graduates at top product companies can earn up to ₹25 LPA as their first package.

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Fresher Software Engineer Salary in India

Updated May 2024

Minimum

3 LPA

Average

5 LPA

Most Common

Maximum

25 LPA

3 LPA25 LPA

Based on reported salaries from professionals across India

Fresher Software Engineer Salary by Experience

Average CTC (₹ LPA) across experience levels

Top Companies Hiring Software Engineers

Average CTC and open positions as of 2026

CompanyAvg CTCOpen RolesApply
Google (STEP/FTE)Top Payer22 LPA40+View Jobs
Microsoft18 LPA60+View Jobs
Amazon15 LPA100+View Jobs
TCS3.5 LPA2000+View Jobs
Infosys3.6 LPA1800+View Jobs

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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