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Software Developer salary in Bengaluru, 2026
Core range ₹26.4 to 32L a year at 3 to 7 years; ₹10L to ₹70L across the published market. Published survey data.
| Experience | Low outlier | Core range | High outlier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 to 7 years | ₹10L | ₹26.4 to 32L | ₹70L |
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Software Developer · Bengaluru, India · 3 to 7 years
Core range ₹26.4 to 32L a year
₹10L
Low outlier: IT services lateral band, TCS drive Mar 2026
₹26.4 to 32L
Core range, where most offers land
₹70L
High outlier: GCC 5 to 10 yrs, Michael Page 2026 via GCC ERA
Bengaluru and Pune vs Delhi NCR
+20 to 40% at the same level
Randstad 2024-25 city tables
GCC premium
Up to 20% over IT services for the same role
TeamLease Digital
Niche skill premium
+25 to 50% for AI/ML, cloud, cyber, data engineering
Michael Page 2025, Mercer, Xpheno
2026 hike by employer type
GCC 9.3 to 9.8%, product 9.4%, IT services 6.6%
Aon Feb 2026, Mercer Dec 2025
Sources: Randstad Salary Trends 2024-25, city tables (Java, JavaScript, .NET rows) (2025); Randstad Salary Trends 2025-26, national (2026); Michael Page India Salary Guide 2026 via GCC ERA (GCC bands) (2026); TCS NQT Ninja band and lateral drive figures (Mar 2026). Ask inside the core; use the outliers to spot a low offer or a real niche premium.
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