Startup Salaries In India
Median CTC ₹24.50L
· P25 ₹17.75L – P75 ₹41L
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6 salary records
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Startup salaries in India range from ₹17.75L (P25) to ₹41L (P75), with a median CTC of ₹24.50L. The estimated monthly in-hand for the median CTC is ₹1.7L/month under the new tax regime (FY 2026-27). All data is anonymously self-reported — no sign-in required.
Compensation distribution
Key insights
- 9% lower median pay Startup's median CTC is 9% lower than the market median across our India dataset.
- 2.3× pay spread P75 is 2.3× P25 CTC — a moderate range across submissions.
- 6 salary records 6 self-reported submissions provide the basis for these figures.
- Top hiring locations Bengaluru accounts for most submissions.
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₹24.50L CTC at Startup — what's your actual take-home?
₹1.7L/month in-hand at the median CTC · new tax regime (FY 2026-27)
Monthly take-home after income tax, EPF, and professional tax. Assumes 40% basic salary, metro HRA, standard EPF. Actual take-home varies with salary structure.
| Band | CTC | Monthly In-Hand New Regime |
Monthly In-Hand Old Regime |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P25 | ₹17.8L | ₹1.28L | ₹1.12L | Calculate → |
| Median | ₹24.5L | ₹1.69L | ₹1.48L | Calculate → |
| P75 | ₹41.0L | ₹2.57L | ₹2.36L | Calculate → |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary at Startup in India?
Based on anonymous submissions, the median CTC at Startup is ₹24.5L (₹1.7L/month in-hand under the new tax regime). P25 is ₹17.8L and P75 is ₹41.0L. Covers Software Engineers and other roles across India.
Is this salary data verified?
The data is anonymously self-reported by engineers 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 in-hand is estimated using the new tax regime (FY 2026-27), 40% basic salary, and metro HRA rules. It reflects take-home after income tax, EPF, and professional tax. Click any row to load the exact salary in the In-Hand calculator.
How do I add my salary to this benchmark?
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What is the salary structure at Startup India?
Startup India salaries typically consist of fixed pay (basic + HRA + allowances), variable bonus, and in some roles RSU/ESOP. Based on anonymous submissions, the median CTC is ₹24.5L with P25 at ₹17.8L and P75 at ₹41.0L. Monthly in-hand at the median is approximately ₹1.7L under the new tax regime (FY 2026-27).
What is the Startup India salary breakup (CTC vs in-hand)?
At a median CTC of ₹24.5L, the monthly gross is approximately ₹2.0L. After income tax (new tax regime), employee EPF (12% of basic), and professional tax, the estimated monthly in-hand is ₹1.7L. Use the In-Hand calculator to get the exact CTC-to-in-hand breakdown for your salary.