Salary Guide · India 2026
Ather Energy is India's premium electric two-wheeler startup, known for the Ather 450 series. Hero MotoCorp-backed, IPO filed in 2025. Distinguished by software-first approach and industry-leading charging network (Ather Grid). Salary ranges below are sourced primarily from AmbitionBox, with Glassdoor as a secondary cross-check, and reflect total CTC (base + variable + equity) at the 25th–90th percentile of reported offers in India.
Hardware / Embedded Engineer · Senior / 6–9 yrs
₹28L – ₹45Ltotal CTC
Salary bands for 13 roles at Ather Energy, from Hardware / Embedded Engineer to Program Manager — see all below.
Working at Ather Energy
~3,000 employees. Pre-IPO (DRHP filed 2025, Hero MotoCorp major investor). Revenue ~₹1,750 Cr FY24. 150+ charging grid stations. Bengaluru HQ.
What the interview actually tests
Pre-IPO ESOP (Hero MotoCorp investor makes it credible). Quality-focused engineering culture: closer to a product company than an OEM. Interview for hardware roles: electronics, embedded C++, BMS design, CAN/UART protocols. Software interview: vehicle data systems, OTA update architecture, safety-critical software.
Role
Total CTC ranges for Hardware / Embedded Engineers at Ather Energy India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹8L – ₹14L | ESOP₹1L – ₹3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹16L – ₹26L | ESOP₹2L – ₹5L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹28L – ₹45L | ESOP₹4L – ₹10L/yr |
Role
What Software Engineers actually earn at Ather Energy in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹10L – ₹16L | ESOP₹0.5L – ₹2L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹18L – ₹30L | ESOP₹2L – ₹5L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹30L – ₹50L | ESOP₹5L – ₹12L/yr |
Role
What Data Analysts actually earn at Ather Energy in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹12.6L – ₹22.1L | RSU₹1.6L – ₹4L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹25.2L – ₹48.6L | RSU₹3L – ₹8.8L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹45L – ₹90L | RSU₹5.4L – ₹16.2L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
Role
Total CTC ranges for DevOps / SREs at Ather Energy India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹9L – ₹17.1L | RSU₹0.9L – ₹2.4L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹16.2L – ₹30.6L | RSU₹1.6L – ₹4.3L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹31.5L – ₹58.5L | RSU₹3L – ₹8.2L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
Role
What Embedded Engineers actually earn at Ather Energy in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹12.6L – ₹22.1L | RSU₹1.6L – ₹4L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹25.2L – ₹48.6L | RSU₹3L – ₹8.8L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹45L – ₹90L | RSU₹5.4L – ₹16.2L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
Role
Ather Energy's pay bands for Finance Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹5.4L – ₹10.8L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.2L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹10.8L – ₹21.6L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.4L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹19.8L – ₹39.1L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.8L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
Role
Ather Energy's pay bands for Firmware Engineers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹12.6L – ₹22.1L | RSU₹1.6L – ₹4L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹25.2L – ₹48.6L | RSU₹3L – ₹8.8L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹45L – ₹90L | RSU₹5.4L – ₹16.2L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
Role
Total CTC ranges for HR Managers at Ather Energy India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹9L – ₹17.1L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.7L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹16.2L – ₹30.6L | RSU₹0.4L – ₹1.2L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Marketing Managers at Ather Energy India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹5.4L – ₹9.9L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.4L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹10.8L – ₹21.6L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.9L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹19.8L – ₹42.3L | RSU₹0.5L – ₹1.7L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Operations Managers at Ather Energy India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹7.2L – ₹12.6L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹12.6L – ₹24.3L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.5L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹22.5L – ₹45L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.9L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹49.5L – ₹96.8L | RSU₹0.7L – ₹1.9L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
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Ather Energy's pay bands for Product Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹12.6L – ₹20.7L | RSU₹1.3L – ₹2.9L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹22.5L – ₹42.8L | RSU₹2.1L – ₹6L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹40.5L – ₹78.8L | RSU₹3.8L – ₹11L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
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Ather Energy's pay bands for Sales / Account Executives in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹4.5L – ₹8.6L | RSU |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹7.2L – ₹14.8L | RSU |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹13.5L – ₹27L | RSU |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
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What Program Managers actually earn at Ather Energy in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹20.4L – ₹22.5L | None |
AB scrape: Program Manager (n=88); n=88
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