Salary Guide · India 2026
EY India (Ernst & Young) is one of the Big 4 global professional services firms with a large India practice across advisory, assurance, tax, and transactions. India is EY's second-largest country globally by headcount. 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.
Consultant · Lead / 10–12 yrs
₹28L – ₹50Ltotal CTC
Salary bands for 6 roles at EY India, from Consultant to Software Engineer — see all below.
Working at EY India
~100,000 employees in India. Among the Big 4, EY has the largest India headcount. Global revenue ~$50B. Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Pune are primary offices.
What the interview actually tests
Cash-only: EY India does not offer equity. Interview for technology advisory roles: expect case studies, client communication scenarios, and domain knowledge (financial services, healthcare, manufacturing). HR consulting tech roles overlap with HCM tools (Workday, SAP SuccessFactors).
Role
What Consultants actually earn at EY India in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹4.9L – ₹11.2L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹10L – ₹18L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹16L – ₹22L | None |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹28L – ₹50L | None |
EY fresher avg ₹9.28L.
Role
What Business Analysts actually earn at EY India in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹5.4L – ₹6.2L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹6.7L – ₹7.4L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹8.4L – ₹9.3L | None |
AB yoe-bucket scrape: Advanced Analyst 0-1y (n=152); n=152
Role
Total CTC ranges for Data Engineers at EY India India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹4L – ₹4.7L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹8.1L – ₹9.1L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹13.8L – ₹17.8L | None |
AB yoe-bucket scrape: Data Analyst 0-1y (n=99); n=99
Role
EY India's pay bands for Engineering Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹12.5L – ₹13.9L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹17.9L – ₹19.7L | None |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹21.5L – ₹23.8L | None |
AB yoe-bucket scrape: Technical Lead 3-6y (n=215); n=215
Role
EY India's pay bands for Project Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹24.3L – ₹26.8L | None |
AB yoe-bucket scrape: Project Manager 12+y (n=420); n=420
Role
EY India's pay bands for Software Engineers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹3.7L – ₹5.5L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹9.9L – ₹11L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹18.8L – ₹20.8L | None |
AB yoe-bucket scrape: Software Engineer 0-1y (n=33); n=33
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