Salary Guide · India 2026
Groww is India's largest mutual fund distributor and a top retail stockbroker with 50M+ registered users. The Bengaluru engineering team of ~500 builds trading systems, portfolio analytics, and financial product infrastructure. Pre-IPO as of mid-2026. Every band below is total CTC (base + variable + equity), drawn from the 25th–90th percentile of reported offers at Groww in India and verified against AmbitionBox and Glassdoor.
Software Engineer · Lead / 10–12 yrs
₹55L – ₹97.5Ltotal CTC
Salary bands for 27 roles at Groww, from Software Engineer to Sales / Account Executive — see all below.
Working at Groww
50M+ registered users. One of the fastest-growing retail brokers in India. Valued at ~$3B+ in last funding round.
What the interview actually tests
Coding rounds are medium-hard. System design focuses on high-throughput fintech: order management, real-time P&L, settlement reconciliation. SEBI compliance and audit trails must feature in any trading system design. Tip: Groww's pre-IPO ESOP is the real compensation lever: ask HR about the last secondary transaction FMV and vesting acceleration clause.
Role
Total CTC ranges for Software Engineers at Groww India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹10L – ₹28L | RSU₹1.4L – ₹3.9L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹18L – ₹50L | RSU₹2.5L – ₹7L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹35L – ₹95L | RSU₹4.9L – ₹13.3L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹55L – ₹97.5L | RSU₹5.4L – ₹13.7L/yr |
Groww Junior SE. Bonus ₹1.2-3.4L. Joining bonus ₹0-2L. Listed 2025, RSU liquid. Negotiation focus: fixed + joining bonus.
Role
Groww's pay bands for Product Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹14L – ₹32L | RSU₹2L – ₹4.5L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹25L – ₹70L | RSU₹3.5L – ₹9.8L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹45L – ₹130L | RSU₹6.3L – ₹18.2L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹70L – ₹180L | ESOP₹10L – ₹25L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹95L – ₹250L | ESOP₹13L – ₹35L/yr |
Groww Junior PM / APM. Bonus ₹2.2-5.1L. Joining bonus ₹1-3L. Negotiation focus: scope + fixed.
Role
Total CTC ranges for Data Analysts at Groww India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹6L – ₹16L | RSU₹0.4L – ₹1L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹10L – ₹28L | RSU₹0.6L – ₹1.7L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹18L – ₹50L | RSU₹1.1L – ₹3L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹28L – ₹75L | ESOP₹2L – ₹5L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹40L – ₹100L | ESOP₹2L – ₹6L/yr |
Groww Junior Data Analyst. Bonus ₹0.6-1.6L. Negotiation focus: fixed.
Role
Groww's pay bands for Backend Developers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹10L – ₹28L | RSU₹1.4L – ₹3.9L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹18L – ₹50L | RSU₹2.5L – ₹7L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹35L – ₹95L | RSU₹4.9L – ₹13.3L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹55L – ₹97.5L | RSU₹5.4L – ₹13.7L/yr |
Groww Junior Backend. Negotiation focus: fixed.
Role
What Frontend Developers actually earn at Groww in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹9L – ₹25L | RSU₹1.1L – ₹3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹16L – ₹45L | RSU₹1.9L – ₹5.4L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹30L – ₹80L | RSU₹3.6L – ₹9.6L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹55L – ₹97.5L | RSU₹5.4L – ₹13.7L/yr |
Groww Junior Frontend. Bonus ₹1.1-3L. Negotiation focus: fixed.
Role
Total CTC ranges for Marketings at Groww India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹7L – ₹18L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.7L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹14L – ₹40L | RSU₹0.6L – ₹1.6L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹25L – ₹80L | RSU₹1L – ₹3.2L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹50L – ₹100L | RSU₹1.3L – ₹4L/yr |
Groww Junior Growth Marketing. Bonus ₹1.7-4.3L (high variable %). Negotiation focus: fixed + bonus.
Role
What Mobile Developers actually earn at Groww in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹10L – ₹28L | RSU₹1.4L – ₹3.9L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹18L – ₹50L | RSU₹2.5L – ₹7L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹35L – ₹95L | RSU₹4.9L – ₹13.3L/yr |
Groww Junior Mobile. Negotiation focus: fixed + app impact.
Role
What UX Designers actually earn at Groww in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹8L – ₹24L | RSU₹1L – ₹2.9L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹16L – ₹45L | RSU₹1.9L – ₹5.4L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹28L – ₹80L | RSU₹3.4L – ₹9.6L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹45L – ₹120L | RSU₹5L – ₹14L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹60L – ₹150L | RSU₹7L – ₹18L/yr |
Groww Junior UX/Product Designer. Bonus ₹0.8-2.4L. Negotiation focus: fixed.
Role
Total CTC ranges for AI Engineers at Groww India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹14L – ₹24.5L | RSU₹1.8L – ₹4.4L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹28L – ₹54L | RSU₹3.4L – ₹9.7L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹50L – ₹100L | RSU₹6L – ₹18L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹80L – ₹150L | RSU₹9.8L – ₹27L/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 Business Analysts at Groww India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹6L – ₹12L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.7L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹12L – ₹22L | RSU₹0.5L – ₹1.3L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹20L – ₹37.5L | RSU₹0.8L – ₹2.2L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹32L – ₹58.5L | RSU₹1.3L – ₹3.5L/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 Cloud Engineers actually earn at Groww in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹14L – ₹24.5L | RSU₹1.8L – ₹4.4L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹28L – ₹54L | RSU₹3.4L – ₹9.7L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹50L – ₹100L | RSU₹6L – ₹18L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹80L – ₹150L | RSU₹9.8L – ₹27L/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 Groww India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹5L – ₹9.5L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.2L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹10L – ₹19L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.4L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹18L – ₹36.5L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.7L/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 Content Writers actually earn at Groww in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹8L – ₹16L | RSU₹0.7L – ₹1.9L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹16L – ₹30.5L | RSU₹1.3L – ₹3.7L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹28L – ₹54L | RSU₹2.3L – ₹6.5L/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 Customer Success Managers at Groww India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹4.5L – ₹8.2L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.1L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹8L – ₹15L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.3L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹14L – ₹26L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.5L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹32L – ₹58.5L | RSU₹0.4L – ₹1.2L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
What Cybersecuritys actually earn at Groww in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹14L – ₹24.5L | RSU₹1.8L – ₹4.4L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹28L – ₹54L | RSU₹3.4L – ₹9.7L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹50L – ₹100L | RSU₹6L – ₹18L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹80L – ₹150L | RSU₹9.8L – ₹27L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Groww's pay bands for Data Engineers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹10L – ₹17.5L | RSU₹1L – ₹2.4L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹20L – ₹40L | RSU₹1.9L – ₹5.6L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹35L – ₹72.5L | RSU₹3.2L – ₹10.2L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹55L – ₹107.5L | RSU₹5.2L – ₹15.1L/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 Data Scientists actually earn at Groww in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹10L – ₹17.5L | RSU₹1L – ₹2.4L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹20L – ₹40L | RSU₹1.9L – ₹5.6L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹35L – ₹72.5L | RSU₹3.2L – ₹10.2L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹55L – ₹107.5L | RSU₹5.2L – ₹15.1L/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 Groww India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹10L – ₹28L | ESOP₹2L – ₹4L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹22L – ₹65L | ESOP₹3L – ₹10L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹40L – ₹120L | ESOP₹6L – ₹18L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹60L – ₹170L | ESOP₹9L – ₹26L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹85L – ₹220L | ESOP₹13L – ₹33L/yr |
Role
What Engineering Managers actually earn at Groww in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹6L – ₹12L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.7L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹12L – ₹22L | RSU₹0.5L – ₹1.3L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹20L – ₹37.5L | RSU₹0.8L – ₹2.2L/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 Finance Managers at Groww India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹6L – ₹12L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹12L – ₹24L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.5L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹22L – ₹43.5L | 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
What HR Managers actually earn at Groww in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹10L – ₹19L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.7L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹18L – ₹34L | RSU₹0.5L – ₹1.4L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹45L – ₹82.5L | RSU₹1.2L – ₹3.3L/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 Legal Counsels at Groww India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹6L – ₹12L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹12L – ₹24L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.5L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹22L – ₹43.5L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.9L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹35L – ₹67.5L | RSU₹0.5L – ₹1.4L/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 Groww India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹14L – ₹35L | ESOP₹3L – ₹6L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹28L – ₹80L | ESOP₹5L – ₹14L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹50L – ₹150L | ESOP₹9L – ₹27L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹80L – ₹220L | ESOP₹14L – ₹40L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹100L – ₹280L | ESOP₹18L – ₹50L/yr |
Role
Total CTC ranges for Operations Managers at Groww India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹8L – ₹14L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹14L – ₹27L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.5L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹25L – ₹50L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹1L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹55L – ₹107.5L | RSU₹0.7L – ₹2.2L/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 Groww in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹14L – ₹23L | RSU₹1.4L – ₹3.2L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹25L – ₹47.5L | RSU₹2.4L – ₹6.7L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹45L – ₹87.5L | RSU₹4.2L – ₹12.3L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹95L – ₹172.5L | RSU₹9.2L – ₹24.2L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Groww's pay bands for QA Engineers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹6L – ₹12L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.7L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹12L – ₹22L | RSU₹0.5L – ₹1.3L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹20L – ₹37.5L | RSU₹0.8L – ₹2.2L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹32L – ₹58.5L | RSU₹1.3L – ₹3.5L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Groww's pay bands for Sales / Account Executives in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹4L – ₹18L | ESOP₹1L – ₹1L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹14L – ₹40L | ESOP₹1L – ₹2L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹25L – ₹80L | ESOP₹2L – ₹5L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹45L – ₹140L | ESOP₹3L – ₹8L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹70L – ₹220L | ESOP₹4L – ₹13L/yr |
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