Salary Guide · India 2026
Darwinbox is a Hyderabad-based cloud HCM (Human Capital Management) SaaS used by 700+ enterprises across Asia for HR, payroll, attendance, and talent management. HRMS for mid-to-large companies. 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.
Software Engineer · Senior / 6–9 yrs
₹38L – ₹62Ltotal CTC
Salary bands for 17 roles at Darwinbox, from Software Engineer to UX Designer — see all below.
Working at Darwinbox
~1,000 employees. Hyderabad HQ. Raised $110M at $950M valuation. Backed by Salesforce Ventures, Microsoft, Sequoia.
What the interview actually tests
ESOP at near-unicorn valuation. Interview: Java + system design for multi-tenant SaaS + HR domain (payroll, tax). Hyderabad is India's HRtech hub. Salesforce and Microsoft investment gives enterprise credibility.
Role
Total CTC ranges for Software Engineers at Darwinbox India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹14L – ₹22L | ESOP₹1L – ₹3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹22L – ₹36L | ESOP₹2.5L – ₹6L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹38L – ₹62L | ESOP₹6L – ₹14L/yr |
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What Backend Developers actually earn at Darwinbox in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹8.5L – ₹16.1L | RSU₹0.8L – ₹2.2L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹15.3L – ₹28.9L | RSU₹1.4L – ₹4.1L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹29.8L – ₹55.3L | RSU₹2.9L – ₹7.7L/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."
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Darwinbox's pay bands for Business Analysts in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹5.1L – ₹10.2L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.6L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹10.2L – ₹18.7L | RSU₹0.4L – ₹1.1L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹17L – ₹31.9L | 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."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Content Writers at Darwinbox India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹5.1L – ₹9.3L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹10.2L – ₹20.4L | 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."
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What Customer Success Managers actually earn at Darwinbox in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹3.8L – ₹7L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.1L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹6.8L – ₹12.8L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.3L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹11.9L – ₹22.1L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.4L/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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Total CTC ranges for Data Analysts at Darwinbox India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹11.9L – ₹20.9L | RSU₹1.5L – ₹3.8L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹23.8L – ₹45.9L | RSU₹2.9L – ₹8.2L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹42.5L – ₹85L | RSU₹5.1L – ₹15.3L/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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Total CTC ranges for Data Scientists at Darwinbox India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹11.9L – ₹20.9L | RSU₹1.5L – ₹3.8L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹23.8L – ₹45.9L | RSU₹2.9L – ₹8.2L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹42.5L – ₹85L | RSU₹5.1L – ₹15.3L/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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What DevOps / SREs actually earn at Darwinbox in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹11.9L – ₹20.9L | RSU₹1.5L – ₹3.8L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹23.8L – ₹45.9L | RSU₹2.9L – ₹8.2L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹42.5L – ₹85L | RSU₹5.1L – ₹15.3L/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 Finance Managers at Darwinbox India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹5.1L – ₹10.2L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.2L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹10.2L – ₹20.4L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.4L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹18.7L – ₹37L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.7L/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
Darwinbox's pay bands for Frontend Developers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹8.5L – ₹16.1L | RSU₹0.8L – ₹2.2L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹15.3L – ₹28.9L | RSU₹1.4L – ₹4.1L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹29.8L – ₹55.3L | RSU₹2.9L – ₹7.7L/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."
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Total CTC ranges for HR Managers at Darwinbox India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹4.2L – ₹8.1L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹8.5L – ₹16.1L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.7L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹15.3L – ₹28.9L | 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."
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What Marketing Managers actually earn at Darwinbox in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹5.1L – ₹9.3L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹10.2L – ₹20.4L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.8L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹18.7L – ₹40L | RSU₹0.5L – ₹1.6L/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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Darwinbox's pay bands for Operations Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹6.8L – ₹11.9L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.2L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹11.9L – ₹22.9L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.5L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹21.2L – ₹42.5L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.9L/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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What Product Managers actually earn at Darwinbox in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹5.1L – ₹9.3L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.5L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹8.5L – ₹16.1L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.9L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹15.3L – ₹28.9L | RSU₹0.6L – ₹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."
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Total CTC ranges for QA Engineers at Darwinbox India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹4.2L – ₹8.1L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹7.6L – ₹14.9L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.6L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹13.6L – ₹25.9L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹1L/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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Darwinbox's pay bands for Sales / Account Executives in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹4.2L – ₹8.1L | RSU |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹6.8L – ₹14L | RSU |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹12.8L – ₹25.5L | 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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Darwinbox's pay bands for UX Designers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹6.8L – ₹13.6L | RSU₹0.5L – ₹1.6L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹13.6L – ₹25.9L | RSU₹1.1L – ₹3.1L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹23.8L – ₹45.9L | RSU₹2L – ₹5.5L/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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