Salary Guide · India 2026
Top-tier strategy consulting; emphasis on creativity within structure; collaborative interviewing. 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.
Strategy Consultant · Manager / 12+ yrs
₹180L – ₹400Ltotal CTC
Salary bands for 6 roles at BCG, from Strategy Consultant to Software Engineer — see all below.
Working at BCG
What the interview actually tests
Candidate-led case style. Distinct: BCG Written Case (no other MBB firm uses). Brainstorming creativity valued: diverse ideas > MECE rigor.
Role
Total CTC ranges for Strategy Consultants at BCG India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹16L – ₹24L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹30L – ₹48L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹55L – ₹90L | None |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹90L – ₹160L | None |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹180L – ₹400L | None |
Role
Total CTC ranges for Business Analysts at BCG India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹33.3L – ₹42.7L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹42.2L – ₹47.6L | None |
AB yoe-bucket scrape: Management Consultant 1-3y (n=49); Management Consultant 3-6y (n=46); n=95
Role
BCG's pay bands for Data Engineers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹15.9L – ₹18.1L | None |
AB yoe-bucket scrape: Data Analyst 1-3y (n=83); Data Analyst 3-6y (n=97); Data Engineer 1-3y (n=34); n=288
Role
BCG's pay bands for Data Scientists in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹23.6L – ₹31.6L | None |
AB scrape: Data Scientist (n=75); n=75
Role
BCG's pay bands for Engineering Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹83L – ₹93.2L | None |
AB yoe-bucket scrape: Project Lead 3-6y (n=48); n=48
Role
What Software Engineers actually earn at BCG in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹18.2L – ₹20.1L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹27.7L – ₹30.6L | None |
AB yoe-bucket scrape: Software Engineer 1-3y (n=51); Software Engineer 3-6y (n=135); n=186
Consulting