Remote Software Engineer Salary in India

How much do remote developers in India expect to make? $48,918 per year on average (based on self-reported data).

This estimated average salary is based on the expected salaries of Arc Developers in that location. Remote software engineer salaries in India are around average for Asia. Below are some things to consider when hiring developers based in this location or building your next engineering hub.

$48,918USD
Avg. Developer Salary
$62,743USD
Avg. Senior Developer Salary

Established Companies in India

Here are some notable companies with engineering hubs or engineering teams in this location.

Twilio remote branch in India
Twilio
Bangalore, India
Uber remote branch in India
UberSource
Bengaluru and Hyderabad, India
Western Union remote branch in India
Western UnionSource
Pune, India
Cisco remote branch in India
CiscoSource
Bangalore, India

Salary breakdown by expertise

Use the dropdown to compare software engineer salaries in India with another location.

Compare with:
Singapore
Front-end Developer
$45,862
$68,588
Back-end Developer
$48,241
$72,064
Data Scientist
$50,484
$74,222
App Developer
$47,570
$70,122
DevOps Engineer
$50,893
$79,600

English Proficiency in India

moderate
#34
Ranking out of 100 locations/regionsLearn more
Proficiency
very high
high
moderate
low
very low

About software engineer salary in India

Work with great developers — who just happen to be outside your zip code.We built this tool to help you understand how much remote developers expect to be paid annually across different countries around the world. Software engineer salary in India are calculated using self-reported data from remote developers based in India, and may not be representative of local salaries.Learn More

The salary data is based on the expected salary of over 300,000 remote developers in Arc's network. Developers provide us with their expected salary after passing our comprehensive vetting process (click here to learn more about Arc’s vetting process).

In addition to software development experience, our research indicates two other major factors that affect salary expectations:

・Local rent and cost of living.
・English ability (in countries where English is not the primary language, developers with a good command of English can often charge a premium compared to local rates).

In addition to providing a base salary, organizations may offer remote developers a more comprehensive package when hired long-term. This package may include benefits such as health insurance, equipment stipends, cash bonuses for high performance, company equity, etc. (For more information on benefits frequently offered to remote developers, click here.)

Hire remote developers in India with Arc

Kedar T. - developer in India
Kedar T.
Turning 'Hmm' into Insights & Spreadsheets into Masterpieces

I am a seasoned Data Analyst and Software Engineer with over a decade of experience delivering impactful insights and solutions. My expertise spans over **data analysis (SQL, Python, R, Excel), data visualization (Tableau, Power BI, Looker).** I specialize in: - **Building dynamic dashboards and visualizations** for actionable insights - **Automating workflows in Excel** to save time and boost efficiency - Cleaning, transforming, and analyzing data to uncover trends - Developing **SQL queries** for robust database management - Creating financial models and forecasts using advanced **Excel techniques** With an **MBA in Finance, a Bachelor's in IT, and a Google-certified specialization in Data Analytics**, I combine technical acumen with business understanding to provide solutions that truly drive results. If you're looking for: - A reliable Data Analyst to streamline your data workflows - A visualization expert to make your data come alive - An Excel wizard to simplify complex tasks Let’s connect and make your project a success. I’m excited to collaborate and help you achieve your goals!

Prashant G. - developer in India
Prashant G.
Experienced Software Engineer with Over 9 Years of Expertise in Developing Innovative Solutions

My name is Prashant, and I am a highly experienced software developer with over 9 years of experience in developing, integrating, testing, debugging, and supporting applications. I have founded a small IT company where I work with a range of technologies, including Java, Kotlin, Python, Odoo, Django, React Native, and Flutter. I am currently available for full-time work and offer my services as a software developer. My deep understanding of the software development process includes expertise in debugging code, identifying bugs, and resolving them effectively. Throughout my career, I have completed multiple projects across different technologies and varying sizes. My team of dedicated tech stars and I have successfully built products and helped over 1000 clients with their small to large-scale applications. I am proficient in various technologies and programming languages, such as Python, Java, and Kotlin, and have hands-on experience with IDEs like Android Studio, Visual Studio Code, and PyCharm. My expertise extends to frameworks and platforms including Android, Flutter, React Native, Spring Boot, ReactJS, WordPress, Flask, Odoo, and Django. Additionally, I have a solid grasp of programming concepts such as object-oriented programming (OOP), design patterns, and databases (SQLite, MySQL, MongoDB). I am skilled in working with REST APIs and Firebase as well. I am confident that my extensive expertise and diverse experience will be valuable to your project. I would be honored to contribute my skills and look forward to any questions you may have or additional information you might require. I am fluent in English and can communicate effectively.

Chinmay M. - developer in India
Chinmay M.
Big Data Developer with more than 5 years experience Hadoop ecosystem

Application Developer in a wide variety of business applications. Particularly interested in server side technologies. Experienced in Java J2EE web application development including Content Management System (Alfresco), Portal Applications (Liferay and SharePoint). Experience in interfacing different business application using middleware servers (BizTalk, SSIS). Experience in Big Data Implementation using Spark, Scala, Hive, Hbase, and Pig. Experience in various domain like banking (credit card application), media & entertainment, Logistic and manufacturing. Specialties: Big Data Application implementation in Scala and spark using Horton works platform. Design and Implemented projects with data load up to 1 TB per hour with complex transformation.

Salary reports by technologies

Now that you know the software engineer salaries in India, take a look at developers’ salary expectations based on the technologies they’re experienced in.

arc logo

Connect with your next great hire today!

Risk free to get started.