Salary Guide · India 2026
Alphabet's flagship: search, advertising, Android, Cloud, YouTube, AI infrastructure. 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 · Lead / 10–12 yrs
₹122L – ₹220Ltotal CTC
Salary bands for 28 roles at Google, from Software Engineer to Tech Lead — see all below.
Working at Google
What the interview actually tests
Bangalore + Hyderabad GCCs. L4-L6 in India common. Levels matter (L4 vs L5 = 30-50% delta). System design at L5+. 'Googleyness' rubric: humility, collaboration, action.
Role
What Software Engineers actually earn at Google in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹38L – ₹65L | RSU₹10L – ₹22L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹50L – ₹87.5L | RSU₹18L – ₹35L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹80L – ₹130L | RSU₹30L – ₹65L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹122L – ₹220L | RSU₹50L – ₹110L/yr |
Google L3 India campus offer; sign-on ₹3-8L common. Negotiation focus: Level + RSU (push for L4 if YOE supports).
Role
Total CTC ranges for Product Managers at Google India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹24.5L – ₹56L | RSU₹3.4L – ₹7.8L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹43.8L – ₹122.5L | RSU₹18L – ₹38L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹78.8L – ₹227.5L | RSU₹32L – ₹70L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹150L – ₹280L | RSU₹55L – ₹110L/yr |
APM / L3 PM. Negotiation focus: Product scope.
Role
Total CTC ranges for Data Analysts at Google India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹10.5L – ₹19.2L | RSU₹0.4L – ₹1.2L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹17.5L – ₹33.2L | RSU₹0.7L – ₹2L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹31.5L – ₹59.5L | RSU₹1.3L – ₹3.5L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹49L – ₹90.1L | RSU₹2L – ₹5.4L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Google's pay bands for Business Analysts in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹21.7L – ₹26.9L | RSU |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹56L – ₹102.4L | RSU₹2.3L – ₹6.1L/yr |
AB yoe-bucket scrape: Business Analyst 12+y (n=130); n=130; equity split estimated.
Role
Google's pay bands for Data Engineers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹17.5L – ₹30.6L | RSU₹1.7L – ₹4.3L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹25.8L – ₹34.4L | RSU |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹96.2L – ₹188.1L | RSU₹9.1L – ₹26.3L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Data Scientists at Google India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹18L – ₹44L | RSU₹3L – ₹6L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹35L – ₹105L | RSU₹5L – ₹15L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹61L – ₹193L | RSU₹9L – ₹27L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹96L – ₹280L | RSU₹13L – ₹39L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹140L – ₹368L | RSU₹20L – ₹52L/yr |
Role
Google's pay bands for Engineering Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹29.5L – ₹34.1L | RSU |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹29.2L – ₹41.2L | RSU |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹122.5L – ₹218.8L | RSU₹11.9L – ₹30.6L/yr |
AB yoe-bucket scrape: Technical Lead 6-9y (n=129); n=129; equity split estimated.
Role
What ML Engineers actually earn at Google in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹24.5L – ₹61.2L | RSU₹4.4L – ₹11L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹49L – ₹140L | RSU₹20L – ₹42L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹87.5L – ₹262.5L | RSU₹35L – ₹75L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹160L – ₹280L | RSU₹60L – ₹115L/yr |
Google L3 ML. Negotiation focus: AI scope (which area: search ranking / DeepMind / GenAI).
Role
Total CTC ranges for Program Managers at Google India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹18L – ₹39L | RSU₹2L – ₹4L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹32L – ₹88L | RSU₹3L – ₹9L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹61L – ₹166L | RSU₹6L – ₹17L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹96L – ₹245L | RSU₹10L – ₹25L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹131L – ₹315L | RSU₹13L – ₹32L/yr |
Role
Total CTC ranges for QA Engineers at Google India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹29.7L – ₹40.7L | RSU |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹35.6L – ₹46.8L | RSU |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹35L – ₹65.6L | RSU₹1.4L – ₹4L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹56L – ₹102.4L | RSU₹2.3L – ₹6.1L/yr |
AB yoe-bucket scrape: Softwaretest Engineer 0-1y (n=66); n=66; equity split estimated.
Role
Google's pay bands for UX Designers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹14L – ₹42L | RSU₹1.7L – ₹5L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹41L – ₹78.8L | RSU₹12L – ₹28L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹49L – ₹140L | RSU₹25L – ₹50L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Portfolio + level.
Role
Total CTC ranges for AI Engineers at Google India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹24.5L – ₹42.9L | RSU₹3.1L – ₹7.7L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹49L – ₹94.5L | RSU₹5.9L – ₹17L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹87.5L – ₹175L | RSU₹10.5L – ₹31.5L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹140L – ₹262.5L | RSU₹17.2L – ₹47.2L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Backend Developers at Google India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹17.5L – ₹33.2L | RSU₹1.7L – ₹4.7L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹31.5L – ₹59.5L | RSU₹3L – ₹8.3L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹61.2L – ₹113.7L | RSU₹5.9L – ₹15.9L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹96.2L – ₹170.6L | RSU₹9.4L – ₹23.9L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Cloud Engineers at Google India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹24.5L – ₹42.9L | RSU₹3.1L – ₹7.7L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹49L – ₹94.5L | RSU₹5.9L – ₹17L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹87.5L – ₹175L | RSU₹10.5L – ₹31.5L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹140L – ₹262.5L | RSU₹17.2L – ₹47.2L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Consultants at Google India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹8.8L – ₹16.6L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹17.5L – ₹33.2L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.7L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹31.5L – ₹63.9L | RSU₹0.4L – ₹1.3L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Content Writers at Google India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹14L – ₹28L | RSU₹1.1L – ₹3.3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹28L – ₹53.4L | RSU₹2.3L – ₹6.4L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹49L – ₹94.5L | RSU₹4L – ₹11.3L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
What Customer Success Managers actually earn at Google in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹7.9L – ₹14.4L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹14L – ₹26.2L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.5L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹24.5L – ₹45.5L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.9L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹56L – ₹102.4L | RSU₹0.8L – ₹2.1L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Cybersecuritys at Google India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹24.5L – ₹42.9L | RSU₹3.1L – ₹7.7L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹49L – ₹94.5L | RSU₹5.9L – ₹17L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹87.5L – ₹175L | RSU₹10.5L – ₹31.5L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹140L – ₹262.5L | RSU₹17.2L – ₹47.2L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Google's pay bands for Design Engineers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹7.9L – ₹14.4L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹14L – ₹26.2L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.5L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹24.5L – ₹45.5L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.9L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹38.5L – ₹71.8L | RSU₹0.5L – ₹1.4L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Google's pay bands for DevOps / SREs in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹18L – ₹49L | RSU₹3L – ₹7L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹39L – ₹114L | RSU₹6L – ₹17L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹70L – ₹210L | RSU₹11L – ₹32L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹105L – ₹298L | RSU₹16L – ₹45L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹149L – ₹385L | RSU₹22L – ₹58L/yr |
Role
Google's pay bands for Finance Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹10.5L – ₹21L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.4L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹21L – ₹42L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.9L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹38.5L – ₹76.2L | RSU₹0.5L – ₹1.5L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Google's pay bands for Frontend Developers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹17.5L – ₹33.2L | RSU₹1.7L – ₹4.7L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹31.5L – ₹59.5L | RSU₹3L – ₹8.3L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹61.2L – ₹113.7L | RSU₹5.9L – ₹15.9L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹96.2L – ₹170.6L | RSU₹9.4L – ₹23.9L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
What HR Managers actually earn at Google in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹17.5L – ₹33.2L | RSU₹0.5L – ₹1.4L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹31.5L – ₹59.5L | RSU₹0.9L – ₹2.4L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹78.8L – ₹144.4L | RSU₹2.2L – ₹5.8L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Google's pay bands for Legal Counsels in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹10.5L – ₹21L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.4L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹21L – ₹42L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.9L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹38.5L – ₹76.2L | RSU₹0.5L – ₹1.5L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹61.2L – ₹118.1L | RSU₹0.8L – ₹2.4L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
What Marketing Managers actually earn at Google in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹10.5L – ₹19.2L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.8L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹21L – ₹42L | RSU₹0.5L – ₹1.7L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹38.5L – ₹82.2L | RSU₹1L – ₹3.3L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹87.5L – ₹175L | RSU₹2.3L – ₹7L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Operations Managers at Google India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹14L – ₹24.5L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.5L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹24.5L – ₹47.2L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.9L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹43.8L – ₹87.5L | RSU₹0.6L – ₹1.7L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹96.2L – ₹188.1L | RSU₹1.3L – ₹3.8L/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 Sales / Account Executives actually earn at Google in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹12.2L – ₹21.9L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.9L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹24.5L – ₹47.2L | RSU₹0.7L – ₹1.9L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹43.8L – ₹91.9L | RSU₹1.2L – ₹3.7L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹122.5L – ₹253.8L | RSU₹3.2L – ₹10.2L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + OTE realism + quota attainment + accelerator terms. HR posture: "This role is incentive-heavy; fixed salary has limited flexibility."
Role
Google's pay bands for Tech Leads in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹87.5L – ₹175L | RSU₹10.5L – ₹31.5L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹140L – ₹262.5L | RSU₹17.2L – ₹47.2L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹175L – ₹332.5L | RSU₹21.4L – ₹59.9L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."
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