Salary Guide · India 2026
BYJU'S is India's largest EdTech company and was once the world's most valuable EdTech startup at $22B. Following a 2023-2024 financial crisis, restructuring, and founder legal challenges, the company operates a much-reduced but active platform. Every band below is total CTC (base + variable + equity), drawn from the 25th–90th percentile of reported offers at BYJU'S in India and verified against AmbitionBox and Glassdoor.
Software Engineer · Senior / 6–9 yrs
₹22L – ₹36Ltotal CTC
Working at BYJU'S
~5,000 employees post-restructuring (down from 30,000+ peak). Bengaluru HQ. Annual revenue highly uncertain post-financial crisis. Founding team's ownership in dispute.
What the interview actually tests
ESOP credibility is very low post-2024: BYJU's ESOP value has been effectively wiped by restructuring. Fixed pay is stabilising for remaining employees. Interview: EdTech domain (adaptive learning, video delivery, content recommendation) + DS&A. Cultural caution: high-pressure sales culture is a known issue historically.
Role
Total CTC ranges for Software Engineers at BYJU'S India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹7L – ₹12L | ESOP₹0.5L – ₹2L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹14L – ₹22L | ESOP₹1L – ₹3L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹22L – ₹36L | ESOP₹2L – ₹6L/yr |
Post-2024 BYJU's reset; ESOP value highly discounted.