Salary Guide · India 2026
Dream11 (Dream Sports) is India's largest fantasy sports platform with 200M+ users, offering fantasy cricket, football, kabaddi, and basketball. It is a bootstrapped unicorn with no external debt. The figures below reflect total CTC — base, variable, and equity combined — at the 25th–90th percentile of reported Dream11 offers in India, cross-checked against AmbitionBox and Glassdoor.
Software Engineer · Lead / 10–12 yrs
₹70L – ₹110Ltotal CTC
Salary bands for 27 roles at Dream11, from Software Engineer to UX Designer — see all below.
Working at Dream11
~1,500 employees. Bootstrapped: no listed equity. Revenue ~$1.5B+ FY24 (primarily from platform fee). Highest-valued bootstrapped startup in India.
What the interview actually tests
One of the few companies with no equity/ESOP (bootstrapped). Cash comp is competitive; bonuses are performance-driven. Technical interview focuses heavily on high-concurrency systems: real-time scoring, live leaderboards, flash traffic spikes during IPL. System design questions routinely involve millions of concurrent users.
Role
Total CTC ranges for Software Engineers at Dream11 India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹20L – ₹32L | ESOP₹1L – ₹3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹42L – ₹65L | ESOP₹4L – ₹12L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹65L – ₹95L | ESOP₹10L – ₹25L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹70L – ₹110L | ESOP₹18L – ₹40L/yr |
Dream11 SDE-1 campus / 0-2 yr; Dream Sports privately held, ESOP liquidity via periodic buybacks. Negotiation focus: Fixed + joining bonus.
Role
Dream11's pay bands for Product Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹15.4L – ₹25.3L | RSU₹1.6L – ₹3.5L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹35L – ₹55L | ESOP₹5L – ₹14L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹55L – ₹85L | ESOP₹12L – ₹25L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for ML Engineers at Dream11 India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹15L – ₹39L | ESOP₹3L – ₹7L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹31L – ₹80L | ESOP₹6L – ₹14L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹55L – ₹130L | ESOP₹10L – ₹25L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹88L – ₹165L | RSU₹10.8L – ₹29.7L/yr |
Role
Dream11's pay bands for Data Analysts in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹6L – ₹16L | ESOP₹0L – ₹1L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹16L – ₹38L | ESOP₹1L – ₹3L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹30L – ₹65L | ESOP₹3L – ₹8L/yr |
Risk/Compliance Junior at Dream11, fixed + comp-knowledge bonus. Negotiation focus: Fixed + bonus.
Role
Dream11's pay bands for Data Scientists in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹11L – ₹19.2L | RSU₹1L – ₹2.7L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹30L – ₹55L | ESOP₹4L – ₹12L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹55L – ₹95L | ESOP₹12L – ₹30L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹60.5L – ₹118.2L | RSU₹5.7L – ₹16.5L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Dream11's pay bands for Marketings in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹6L – ₹16L | ESOP₹0L – ₹1L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹18L – ₹42L | ESOP₹1L – ₹4L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹35L – ₹75L | ESOP₹4L – ₹10L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹55L – ₹110L | RSU₹1.5L – ₹4.4L/yr |
Junior brand/growth, campaign ownership during IPL window. Negotiation focus: Campaign impact + bonus.
Role
Dream11's pay bands for AI Engineers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹15.4L – ₹26.9L | RSU₹2L – ₹4.8L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹30.8L – ₹59.4L | RSU₹3.7L – ₹10.7L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹55L – ₹110L | RSU₹6.6L – ₹19.8L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹88L – ₹165L | RSU₹10.8L – ₹29.7L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
What Backend Developers actually earn at Dream11 in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹11L – ₹20.9L | RSU₹1L – ₹2.9L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹19.8L – ₹37.4L | RSU₹1.9L – ₹5.2L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹38.5L – ₹71.5L | RSU₹3.7L – ₹10L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹60.5L – ₹107.2L | RSU₹5.9L – ₹15L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Dream11's pay bands for Business Analysts in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹5L – ₹18L | ESOP₹1L – ₹1L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹13L – ₹35L | ESOP₹1L – ₹2L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹22L – ₹60L | ESOP₹1L – ₹4L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹35.2L – ₹64.3L | RSU₹1.4L – ₹3.9L/yr |
Role
What Cloud Engineers actually earn at Dream11 in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹15.4L – ₹26.9L | RSU₹2L – ₹4.8L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹30.8L – ₹59.4L | RSU₹3.7L – ₹10.7L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹55L – ₹110L | RSU₹6.6L – ₹19.8L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹88L – ₹165L | RSU₹10.8L – ₹29.7L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Consultants at Dream11 India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹5.5L – ₹10.4L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.2L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹11L – ₹20.9L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.4L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹19.8L – ₹40.1L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.8L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Dream11's pay bands for Content Writers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹8.8L – ₹17.6L | RSU₹0.7L – ₹2.1L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹17.6L – ₹33.5L | RSU₹1.4L – ₹4L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹30.8L – ₹59.4L | RSU₹2.5L – ₹7.2L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Customer Success Managers at Dream11 India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹5L – ₹9.1L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.2L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹8.8L – ₹16.5L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.3L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹15.4L – ₹28.6L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.5L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹35.2L – ₹64.3L | RSU₹0.5L – ₹1.3L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Cybersecuritys at Dream11 India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹15.4L – ₹26.9L | RSU₹2L – ₹4.8L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹30.8L – ₹59.4L | RSU₹3.7L – ₹10.7L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹55L – ₹110L | RSU₹6.6L – ₹19.8L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹88L – ₹165L | RSU₹10.8L – ₹29.7L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Dream11's pay bands for Data Engineers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹11L – ₹19.2L | RSU₹1L – ₹2.7L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹22L – ₹44L | RSU₹2.1L – ₹6.1L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹38.5L – ₹79.8L | RSU₹3.6L – ₹11.1L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹60.5L – ₹118.2L | RSU₹5.7L – ₹16.5L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for DevOps / SREs at Dream11 India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹11L – ₹31L | ESOP₹2L – ₹5L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹24L – ₹65L | ESOP₹4L – ₹11L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹44L – ₹110L | ESOP₹7L – ₹18L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹88L – ₹165L | RSU₹10.8L – ₹29.7L/yr |
Role
Dream11's pay bands for Engineering Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹6.6L – ₹13.2L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.8L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹13.2L – ₹24.2L | RSU₹0.5L – ₹1.4L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹22L – ₹41.2L | RSU₹0.9L – ₹2.5L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
What Finance Managers actually earn at Dream11 in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹6.6L – ₹13.2L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹13.2L – ₹26.4L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.5L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹24.2L – ₹47.9L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.9L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Frontend Developers at Dream11 India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹11L – ₹20.9L | RSU₹1L – ₹2.9L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹19.8L – ₹37.4L | RSU₹1.9L – ₹5.2L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹38.5L – ₹71.5L | RSU₹3.7L – ₹10L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹60.5L – ₹107.2L | RSU₹5.9L – ₹15L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Dream11's pay bands for HR Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹11L – ₹20.9L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.8L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹19.8L – ₹37.4L | RSU₹0.5L – ₹1.5L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹49.5L – ₹90.8L | RSU₹1.4L – ₹3.6L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
What Legal Counsels actually earn at Dream11 in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹6.6L – ₹13.2L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹13.2L – ₹26.4L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.5L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹24.2L – ₹47.9L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.9L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹38.5L – ₹74.2L | RSU₹0.5L – ₹1.5L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Mechanical Engineers at Dream11 India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹8.8L – ₹17.6L | RSU₹0.7L – ₹2.1L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹17.6L – ₹33.5L | RSU₹1.4L – ₹4L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹30.8L – ₹59.4L | RSU₹2.5L – ₹7.2L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Operations Managers at Dream11 India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹8.8L – ₹15.4L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹15.4L – ₹29.7L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.6L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹27.5L – ₹55L | RSU₹0.4L – ₹1.1L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹60.5L – ₹118.2L | RSU₹0.8L – ₹2.4L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + variable payout + city/region/team scope + allowances. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
What Program Managers actually earn at Dream11 in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹15.4L – ₹25.3L | RSU₹1.6L – ₹3.5L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹27.5L – ₹52.2L | RSU₹2.6L – ₹7.3L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹49.5L – ₹96.2L | RSU₹4.6L – ₹13.5L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹104.5L – ₹189.8L | RSU₹10.1L – ₹26.6L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
What QA Engineers actually earn at Dream11 in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹6.6L – ₹13.2L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.8L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹13.2L – ₹24.2L | RSU₹0.5L – ₹1.4L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹22L – ₹41.2L | RSU₹0.9L – ₹2.5L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹35.2L – ₹64.3L | RSU₹1.4L – ₹3.9L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Sales / Account Executives at Dream11 India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹7.7L – ₹13.8L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.6L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹15.4L – ₹29.7L | RSU₹0.4L – ₹1.2L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹27.5L – ₹57.8L | RSU₹0.7L – ₹2.3L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹77L – ₹159.5L | RSU₹2L – ₹6.4L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + OTE realism + quota attainment + accelerator terms. HR posture: "This role is incentive-heavy; fixed salary has limited flexibility."
Role
Dream11's pay bands for UX Designers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹9L – ₹26L | ESOP₹1L – ₹3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹18L – ₹50L | ESOP₹2L – ₹6L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹31L – ₹80L | ESOP₹4L – ₹11L/yr |
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