Salary Guide · India 2026
Top-tier global investment bank; large engineering org; Bengaluru is one of the largest engineering centers globally. Every band below is total CTC (base + variable + equity), drawn from the 25th–90th percentile of reported offers at Goldman Sachs in India and verified against AmbitionBox and Glassdoor.
Software Engineer / Analyst · Lead / 10–12 yrs
₹66L – ₹117Ltotal CTC
Salary bands for 9 roles at Goldman Sachs, from Software Engineer / Analyst to Program Manager — see all below.
Working at Goldman Sachs
What the interview actually tests
14 Business Principles cultural-fit framework. Multiple-round process; consistency across rounds matters. Engineering rounds = technical depth + market context awareness even for non-trading roles.
Role
Total CTC ranges for Software Engineer / Analysts at Goldman Sachs India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹26L – ₹40L | RSU₹1.5L – ₹3.5L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹35L – ₹60L | RSU₹3L – ₹8L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹65L – ₹110L | RSU₹10L – ₹25L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹66L – ₹117L | None |
Goldman fresher avg ₹27.7L; backend ₹28.3L, fullstack ₹28.32L.
Role
What Data Scientists actually earn at Goldman Sachs in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹12L – ₹30L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹24L – ₹72L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹42L – ₹132L | None |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹66L – ₹192L | None |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹96L – ₹252L | None |
Role
Total CTC ranges for Business Analysts at Goldman Sachs India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹5L – ₹22L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹14L – ₹38L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹24L – ₹66L | None |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹38L – ₹102L | None |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹54L – ₹144L | None |
Role
Total CTC ranges for Finance Analysts at Goldman Sachs India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹5L – ₹22L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹14L – ₹43L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹26L – ₹78L | None |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹42L – ₹120L | None |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹66L – ₹180L | None |
Role
Total CTC ranges for Consultants at Goldman Sachs India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹47.9L – ₹75L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹75L – ₹97.2L | None |
Investment Banking Analyst. Bonus ~80-120% of base in good years.
Role
What Data Engineers actually earn at Goldman Sachs in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹12.2L – ₹16.4L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹11.8L – ₹16.8L | None |
AB scrape: Data Analyst (n=113); n=113
Role
Total CTC ranges for Product Managers at Goldman Sachs India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹16.8L – ₹27.6L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹30L – ₹57L | None |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹54L – ₹105L | None |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for DevOps / SREs at Goldman Sachs India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹12L – ₹34L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹26L – ₹78L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹48L – ₹144L | None |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹72L – ₹204L | None |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹102L – ₹264L | None |
Role
Goldman Sachs's pay bands for Program Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹12L – ₹26L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹22L – ₹60L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹42L – ₹114L | None |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹66L – ₹168L | None |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹90L – ₹216L | None |
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