Salary Guide · India 2026
ixigo is India's #1 train ticket booking app and a major player in low-cost air and bus travel, listed on NSE since 2024. It leads in Tier-2/3 city travel and vernacular railway search. The figures below reflect total CTC — base, variable, and equity combined — at the 25th–90th percentile of reported ixigo offers in India, cross-checked against AmbitionBox and Glassdoor.
Software Engineer · Lead / 10–12 yrs
₹28L – ₹52Ltotal CTC
Salary bands for 17 roles at ixigo, from Software Engineer to Sales / Account Executive — see all below.
Working at ixigo
~1,000 employees. NSE-listed (IXIGO, IPO June 2024). Revenue ~₹900 Cr FY24. Gurugram HQ. 300M+ downloads. Profitability achieved FY24.
What the interview actually tests
Listed ESOP (NSE: IXIGO) is liquid: better than pre-IPO peers. Pay runs leaner than larger OTAs. Interview: moderate DS&A + travel domain (IRCTC integration patterns, seat prediction ML, Tier-2 user experience design). Vernacular and low-bandwidth tech design are valued skills here.
Role
Total CTC ranges for Software Engineers at ixigo India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹8L – ₹14L | ESOP₹0.5L – ₹1.5L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹14L – ₹26L | ESOP₹1L – ₹3L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹26L – ₹45L | ESOP₹2.5L – ₹6L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹28L – ₹52L | RSU₹2.7L – ₹7.3L/yr |
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What Product Designers actually earn at ixigo in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹6L – ₹11L | ESOP₹0.3L – ₹1L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹12L – ₹22L | ESOP₹0.8L – ₹2.5L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹26L – ₹40L | ESOP₹2L – ₹5L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹22.4L – ₹43.2L | RSU₹1.8L – ₹5.2L/yr |
ixigo Junior Product/UX Designer.
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Total CTC ranges for Product Managers at ixigo India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹4.8L – ₹8.8L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.6L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹18L – ₹32L | ESOP₹1.5L – ₹4L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹32L – ₹55L | ESOP₹3L – ₹8L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
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What Backend Developers actually earn at ixigo in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹8L – ₹15.2L | RSU₹0.7L – ₹2.1L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹14.4L – ₹27.2L | RSU₹1.4L – ₹3.8L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹28L – ₹52L | RSU₹2.7L – ₹7.3L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
Role
What Business Analysts actually earn at ixigo in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹4.8L – ₹9.6L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.6L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹9.6L – ₹17.6L | RSU₹0.4L – ₹1L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹16L – ₹30L | RSU₹0.7L – ₹1.8L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
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ixigo's pay bands for Content Writers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹4.8L – ₹8.8L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹9.6L – ₹19.2L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.8L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
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ixigo's pay bands for Customer Success Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹3.6L – ₹6.6L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.1L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹6.4L – ₹12L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.3L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹11.2L – ₹20.8L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.4L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
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What Data Analysts actually earn at ixigo in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹11.2L – ₹19.6L | RSU₹1.4L – ₹3.5L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹22.4L – ₹43.2L | RSU₹2.7L – ₹7.8L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹40L – ₹80L | RSU₹4.8L – ₹14.4L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
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ixigo's pay bands for Data Scientists in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹11.2L – ₹19.6L | RSU₹1.4L – ₹3.5L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹22.4L – ₹43.2L | RSU₹2.7L – ₹7.8L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹40L – ₹80L | RSU₹4.8L – ₹14.4L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
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Total CTC ranges for DevOps / SREs at ixigo India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹11.2L – ₹19.6L | RSU₹1.4L – ₹3.5L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹22.4L – ₹43.2L | RSU₹2.7L – ₹7.8L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹40L – ₹80L | RSU₹4.8L – ₹14.4L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
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Total CTC ranges for Finance Managers at ixigo India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹4.8L – ₹9.6L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.2L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹9.6L – ₹19.2L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.4L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹17.6L – ₹34.8L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.7L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
Role
What Frontend Developers actually earn at ixigo in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹8L – ₹15.2L | RSU₹0.7L – ₹2.1L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹14.4L – ₹27.2L | RSU₹1.4L – ₹3.8L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹28L – ₹52L | RSU₹2.7L – ₹7.3L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
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What HR Managers actually earn at ixigo in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹4L – ₹7.6L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹8L – ₹15.2L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.6L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹14.4L – ₹27.2L | RSU₹0.4L – ₹1.1L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
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Total CTC ranges for Marketing Managers at ixigo India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹4.8L – ₹8.8L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹9.6L – ₹19.2L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.8L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹17.6L – ₹37.6L | RSU₹0.5L – ₹1.5L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
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ixigo's pay bands for Operations Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹6.4L – ₹11.2L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.2L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹11.2L – ₹21.6L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.4L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹20L – ₹40L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.8L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
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ixigo's pay bands for QA Engineers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹4L – ₹7.6L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹7.2L – ₹14L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.5L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹12.8L – ₹24.4L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.9L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
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ixigo's pay bands for Sales / Account Executives in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹4L – ₹7.6L | RSU |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹6.4L – ₹13.2L | RSU |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹12L – ₹24L | RSU |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + variable/equity clarity + joining bonus + notice buyout. HR posture: "This is above our current band; we may have limited flexibility on fixed salary."
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