Remote Software Engineer Salaries 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
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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

Sumit S. - developer in India
Senior full stack developer
5.00 / 5.0
ChandigarhIndia

More than 10 years of experience in web/product development(worked at Microsoft for 10 years). Currently working as a Full-stack developer. Extensive experience working with JavaScript, C#, Angular, React, DotNet. Available for freelance work as well. I've a lot of experience working end to end with large enterprise grade applications.

Niket K. - developer in India
Data Science expert |1100+ sessions | R, SQL, Tableau, Python, PBI, Alteryx
4.97 / 5.0

More than 9 years of Analytics experiences in R, SQL, Power BI, Excel VBA, Tableau **(certified)**, Python , Alteryx **(certified)** I also write blog at Analytics Tuts(analytics-tuts.com) where I write tutorials about the data analytics tools like R, SQL, Tableau, MS Excel and more. 💻 Technical Skills: ● Programming Languages – R (RShiny and RStudio), VBA (and MS Excel), HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python ● Database – SQL, MySQL, MS Access, MongoDB ● Data Visualization Tools – Tableau (Desktop, Online, Server), QlikView, Power BI, d3js (and related libraries), Salesforce Wave Analytics, Google data studio, AWS Quicksight ● Platform – Salesforce.com, WordPress, Google Analytics, Metabase ● ETL – Talend, Alteryx ● Microsoft Office Tools – Excel, Access, Visio, Project, Publisher, PowerPoint, Word, One Drive, SharePoint, Outlook ● Project Management Tools – JIRA, Confluence, Asana, Smartsheet, Trello, Slack, Teams ● Second Brain Tools – AirTable, Notion ● Blog: https://www.analytics-tuts.com/ Data Analytics trainer, Data science, data analytics , data visualization, Corporate Trainer, #tutor, #mentor, #trainer

Sachin M. - developer in India
Lead Full-Stack Engineer with over 12+ years of experience
5.00 / 5.0

Sachin Mour, a leading figure in the software engineering world, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his role as a mentor. With a successful career spanning over a decade, Sachin has made significant contributions across various sectors, including tech giants like Verizon Media/RYOT, financial institutions like Danske Bank, and impactful work in nonprofit initiatives through NYC Outward Bound Schools. As a **Lead Software Engineer**, Sachin has demonstrated a profound ability to innovate at the intersection of technology and creativity. He's driven by the pursuit of elegant solutions to complex problems, consistently transforming ideas into impactful software that exceeds expectations. His work encompasses developing a web-based 3D/modeling tool, creating backend architecture from scratch, and improving machine learning algorithms to reduce manual work. Sachin's technical repertoire is extensive, with proficiencies in JavaScript, Typescript, React, Node.js, AWS, D3.js and many more. Sachin's achievements are not just confined to his professional work. He has been ranked in the top 0.1% out of over 500,000 users on Interviewbit and is part of the Toptal network, which hires only the top 3% of freelance talent. These accolades are a testament to his exceptional skill set and dedication to his craft. As a mentor, Sachin is passionate about fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence. He thrives on sharing his knowledge, supporting the growth of fellow developers, and contributing to the broader tech community. Sachin's ability to explain complex concepts in simple terms, combined with his can-do attitude and leadership skills, makes him an invaluable asset to any learning environment. Whether through his professional achievements, contributions to open-source projects, or dedication to mentoring the next generation of software engineers, Sachin Mour embodies the qualities of a true leader in technology.

Salary reports by technologies

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