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Software Developer salary in Kolkata, 2026
Core range ₹15 to 26L a year at 3 to 7 years; ₹9L to ₹70L across the published market. Estimate built between published anchors, labelled and reviewed.
| Experience | Low outlier | Core range | High outlier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 2 years | ₹3L | ₹6 to 9L | ₹25L |
| 3 to 7 years | ₹9L | ₹15 to 26L | ₹70L |
| 8 to 15 years | ₹25L | ₹30 to 36L | ₹110L |
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Software Developer · Kolkata, India · 3 to 7 years
Core range ₹15 to 26L a year
₹9L
Low outlier: student internships, learning stipends, contract roles
₹15 to 26L
Core range, where most offers land
₹70L
High outlier: large MNCs or FAANG-level cash packages
City vs main hub
Kolkata salaries typically below Bengaluru Mumbai; closer to Pune midrange for developers.
Michael Page India Salary Guide 2023
Employer-type premium
Large MNCs and product startups pay materially above local services firms.
Robert Walters Salary Survey 2023
Skill premium
AI ML, cloud and backend expertise command significant uplifts versus generalists.
Michael Page India Salary Guide 2023
Typical annual increase
Merit and market hikes commonly 8 to 12% annually for engineers.
Robert Walters Salary Survey 2023
Sources: Michael Page India Salary Guide (2023); Robert Walters Salary Survey (2023). This range is interpolated between the published survey rows either side of it and reviewed before it is promoted to verified; a figure outside the published market is never shown. Ask inside the core; use the outliers to spot a low offer or a real niche premium.
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