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Software Developer salary in Delhi NCR (2026)

A software developer in Delhi NCR usually earns ₹28,000–₹50,500 a month as a fresher, rising to ₹56,000–₹1,12,000 with 2–5 years’ experience and up to ₹2,24,000 for senior roles. That is 12% above the typical range.

Monthly salary in Delhi NCR by experience

Fresher0–1 year
₹28,000 – ₹50,500
₹3.4 lakh–₹6.1 lakh a year · about ₹26,100–₹48,500 in hand
Experienced2–5 years
₹56,000 – ₹1,12,000
₹6.7 lakh–₹13.4 lakh a year · about ₹54,000–₹1,10,000 in hand
Senior5+ years
₹1,12,000 – ₹2,24,000
₹13.4 lakh–₹26.9 lakh a year · about ₹1,10,000–₹2,22,000 in hand

Typical gross monthly pay in rupees (₹), adjusted for Delhi NCR. In-hand is an estimate after employee PF and professional tax; your offer may differ.

Working in Delhi NCR

Delhi, Gurugram and Noida together are one of the biggest job markets, from corporate offices to retail and logistics. Pay varies a lot between the three.

Software Developer salary in other cities

CityFresher2–5 years
Mumbai ₹29,000–₹52,000₹57,500–₹1,15,000
Bengaluru ₹29,000–₹52,000₹57,500–₹1,15,000
Delhi NCR ₹28,000–₹50,500₹56,000–₹1,12,000
Hyderabad ₹27,000–₹48,500₹54,000–₹1,08,000
Pune ₹27,000–₹48,500₹54,000–₹1,08,000
Chennai ₹26,500–₹47,500₹52,500–₹1,05,000
Ahmedabad ₹24,500–₹43,500₹48,500–₹97,000
Kolkata ₹24,000–₹43,000₹47,500–₹95,000
Jaipur ₹23,000–₹41,500₹46,000–₹92,000
Lucknow ₹22,500–₹40,500₹45,000–₹90,000
Indore ₹22,500–₹40,500₹45,000–₹90,000
Nagpur ₹22,500–₹40,500₹45,000–₹90,000

How to earn more as a software developer

  • Product companies pay much more than service companies
  • System design and cloud skills (AWS, Azure)
  • A GitHub profile or live projects you can show
  • Compare offers on in-hand pay after rent and travel, not on the headline figure alone.

Questions people ask

What is the salary of a software developer in Delhi NCR?

Most earn ₹28,000 to ₹2,24,000 a month in Delhi NCR. Freshers usually start at ₹28,000–₹50,500, rising to ₹56,000–₹1,12,000 with 2–5 years’ experience.

What is the fresher salary of a software developer in Delhi NCR?

Around ₹28,000–₹50,500 a month, or ₹3.4 lakh–₹6.1 lakh a year. In hand that is roughly ₹26,100–₹48,500 a month.

Is Delhi NCR a good place to work as a software developer?

Delhi NCR pays 12% above the typical range, number 3 of the 12 cities in this guide. Delhi, Gurugram and Noida together are one of the biggest job markets, from corporate offices to retail and logistics. Pay varies a lot between the three.

How many software developer jobs are open in Delhi NCR?

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