Nielsen Salaries in India
5 salary records · Early data · Software Engineer is the most reported role
Updated · 4 new in the last 30 days
Nielsen salaries in India range from ₹22L (P25) to ₹26L (P75), with a median CTC of ₹25L. At the median that's about ₹1.69L/month take-home under the new tax regime (FY 2026-27). The most reported roles are Software Engineer. All submissions are anonymous.
What this means for you
Compensation distribution
Salary by experience
Salaries by role
| Role | Median | P25–P75 | vs similar | Records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | ₹25.50L | ₹23L–₹27L | +34% | 4 |
1 more record in roles with fewer than 3 submissions.
₹25L CTC at Nielsen — what's your actual take-home?
₹1.69L/month take-home at the median · new tax regime (FY 2026-27)
Where ₹100 of Nielsen CTC goes
- Monthly take-home ₹79
- Income tax on salary ₹11
- PF & professional tax ₹6
- Bonus, before tax ₹4
- Stock ₹0
Average over 5 records that list their components. Across all companies in our data, ₹71 of every ₹100 arrives as monthly take-home. Bonus and stock don't come with the monthly salary, and are taxed when paid.
| Band | CTC | Fixed pay | Monthly take-home New regime |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| P25 | ₹22L | ₹20L | ₹1.40L | Calculate → |
| Median | ₹25L | ₹25L | ₹1.69L | Calculate → |
| P75 | ₹26L | ₹26L | ₹1.74L | Calculate → |
Each band is that percentile of CTC and of fixed pay (CTC minus stock and bonus). Take-home is worked out from the fixed pay: new tax regime (FY 2026-27), basic at 50% of fixed pay, metro HRA, employee PF at 12% of basic, professional tax. The old regime only comes out ahead with large deductions — check yours in the calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary at Nielsen in India?
Based on anonymous submissions, the median CTC at Nielsen is ₹25L. That's about ₹1.69L/month take-home under the new tax regime (FY 2026-27). The 25th percentile is ₹22L and the 75th percentile is ₹26L.
Is this salary data verified?
The data is anonymously self-reported on in-hand.in. We validate that CTC values are non-zero and consistent (RSU + Bonus cannot exceed CTC). Individual entries may differ from market rates — use percentiles for a reliable picture.
How is monthly in-hand salary calculated?
Monthly take-home is worked out from fixed pay — CTC minus stock and bonus, which don't arrive with the monthly salary — under the new tax regime (FY 2026-27), with basic at 50% of fixed pay, metro HRA, employee PF at 12% of basic and professional tax. Use “Calculate” on any band to open the full breakdown in the In-Hand calculator.
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What is the salary structure at Nielsen India?
Across 5 submissions that list their components, a typical Nielsen package is 96% fixed pay, 4% bonus and 0% stock. The median CTC is ₹25L (P25 ₹22L, P75 ₹26L).
How much of a Nielsen CTC is in-hand salary?
Of every ₹100 of CTC reported at Nielsen, about ₹79 arrives as monthly take-home pay. Around ₹11 goes to income tax on salary, ₹6 to PF and professional tax, and ₹4 is bonus and stock, paid separately (new tax regime, FY 2026-27). Across all companies in our data the figure is ₹71.