Android Developer salary (2026)
An Android developer usually earns ₹20,000–₹35,000 a month as a fresher, rising to ₹45,000–₹90,000 with 2–5 years’ experience and up to ₹1,80,000 for senior roles.
Monthly salary by experience
Typical gross monthly pay in rupees (₹) seen in job postings in 2026. In-hand is an estimate after employee PF and professional tax; your offer may differ.
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Android Developer salary by city
| City | Fresher | 2–5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹23,000–₹40,500 | ₹52,000–₹1,03,500 | Jobs |
| Bengaluru | ₹23,000–₹40,500 | ₹52,000–₹1,03,500 | Jobs |
| Delhi NCR | ₹22,500–₹39,000 | ₹50,500–₹1,01,000 | Jobs |
| Hyderabad | ₹21,500–₹38,000 | ₹48,500–₹97,000 | Jobs |
| Pune | ₹21,500–₹38,000 | ₹48,500–₹97,000 | Jobs |
| Chennai | ₹21,000–₹37,000 | ₹47,500–₹94,500 | Jobs |
| Ahmedabad | ₹19,500–₹34,000 | ₹43,500–₹87,500 | Jobs |
| Kolkata | ₹19,000–₹33,500 | ₹43,000–₹85,500 | Jobs |
| Jaipur | ₹18,500–₹32,000 | ₹41,500–₹83,000 | Jobs |
| Lucknow | ₹18,000–₹31,500 | ₹40,500–₹81,000 | Jobs |
| Indore | ₹18,000–₹31,500 | ₹40,500–₹81,000 | Jobs |
| Nagpur | ₹18,000–₹31,500 | ₹40,500–₹81,000 | Jobs |
Big metros pay more but rent costs more too. Smaller cities not listed usually pay 5–15% below the national range.
How to earn more as an Android developer
- Kotlin and Jetpack Compose
- Apps live on the Play Store with real users
- Flutter or React Native for cross-platform work
- Ask for the full CTC break-up before accepting. Compare offers on in-hand pay, not CTC alone.
Questions people ask
What is the salary of an Android developer?
Most earn ₹20,000 to ₹1,80,000 a month. Freshers usually start at ₹20,000–₹35,000, and with 2–5 years’ experience pay rises to ₹45,000–₹90,000.
What is the fresher salary of an Android developer?
Around ₹20,000–₹35,000 a month, or ₹2.4 lakh–₹4.2 lakh a year, depending on the city and employer.
Which city pays an Android developer the most?
Mumbai and Bengaluru usually pay the most, around 15% above the national typical range, followed by Delhi NCR, Hyderabad and Pune.
How can an Android developer earn more?
Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. Apps live on the Play Store with real users. Flutter or React Native for cross-platform work.