Backend Developer salary in India
Average ₹15 LPA · Range ₹4 – ₹110 LPA (FY 2025-26).
Backend developers build APIs and services. System design and scale experience drive senior salaries.
Quick in-hand reference
Monthly in-hand for common CTC (new regime). Click to open calculator.
5 LPA ~₹39,467/mo
10 LPA ~₹79,133/mo
15 LPA ~₹1,09,925/mo
20 LPA ~₹1,40,433/mo
25 LPA ~₹1,68,983/mo
30 LPA ~₹1,95,150/mo
40 LPA ~₹2,47,483/mo
50 LPA ~₹2,99,817/mo
Salary by experience
| Experience | Range | Typical | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–2 years | ₹4–10 LPA | ₹7 LPA | Junior |
| 2–5 years | ₹10–22 LPA | ₹15 LPA | Mid-Level |
| 5+ years | ₹22–110 LPA | ₹38 LPA | Senior |
Top companies
Google
Microsoft
Amazon
Razorpay
PhonePe
Key skills
Java/Python/Go
APIs
Databases
System design
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