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How to hire a Python developer

You need someone to build back-end services, automation and data tools in Python. Here is what to pay, what to look for, and the fastest way to find good candidates.

What to pay

Fresher0–1 year
₹25,000 – ₹45,000
a month · ₹3 lakh–₹5.4 lakh a year
Experienced2–5 years
₹55,000 – ₹1,10,000
a month · ₹6.6 lakh–₹13.2 lakh a year
Senior5+ years
₹1,10,000 – ₹2,20,000
a month · ₹13.2 lakh–₹26.4 lakh a year

Offering at or above the middle of the range brings more and better applicants. Pay by city

What to look for

  • Strong Python fundamentals
  • Experience with a web framework
  • SQL and ORMs
  • Git and testing
  • Cloud, data or ML experience is a plus

Signs of a strong candidate

  • Django or FastAPI for back-end work
  • Data engineering or machine learning
  • Cloud deployment and automation

Hire in 4 steps

  1. Write the job. Start from our Python developer job description and add your timings, location and benefits.
  2. Post it free on eGig with the salary shown. Verified employers go live at once, and matching members get it by email and WhatsApp.
  3. Shortlist and interview. Use a short practical task and our interview questions with answers to look for.
  4. Make the offer with the free offer letter generator, then an appointment letter on joining.
Post the job free

Questions employers ask

How much should I pay a Python developer?

Typical pay is ₹25,000–₹45,000 a month for a fresher and ₹55,000–₹1,10,000 with 2–5 years’ experience. Big-city employers usually pay 10–15% more.

Where can I find a Python developer?

Post the job free on eGig with the salary shown; jobs with salary get more applicants. You can also search member profiles by skill and city, and invite freelancers for short projects.

What should I ask in the interview?

Ask about real situations from their past work, test the core skill with a short task, and check how they communicate. Our free interview question list for this role has answers to look for.

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