Salary Guide · India 2026
Top-tier strategy consulting firm; partner-led model; global footprint. The figures below reflect total CTC — base, variable, and equity combined — at the 25th–90th percentile of reported McKinsey offers in India, cross-checked against AmbitionBox and Glassdoor.
Strategy Consultant · Lead / 10–12 yrs
₹100L – ₹180Ltotal CTC
Salary bands for 6 roles at McKinsey, from Strategy Consultant to Software Engineer — see all below.
Working at McKinsey
What the interview actually tests
Interviewer-led case style. Top-down (answer first, evidence after). PEI (Personal Experience Interview): Leadership / Personal Impact / Entrepreneurial Drive. Pyramid Principle communication.
Role
What Strategy Consultants actually earn at McKinsey in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹16L – ₹24L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹32L – ₹50L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹60L – ₹95L | None |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹100L – ₹180L | None |
Business Analyst role. India market.
Role
McKinsey's pay bands for Business Analysts in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹15.2L – ₹19.4L | None |
AB yoe-bucket scrape: Business Analyst 0-1y (n=42); n=42
Role
Total CTC ranges for Data Engineers at McKinsey India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹15.3L – ₹27.1L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹31.1L – ₹35.1L | None |
AB scrape: Data Engineer (n=93); Data Analyst (n=85); n=178
Role
McKinsey's pay bands for Data Scientists in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹28.1L – ₹32.8L | None |
AB yoe-bucket scrape: Data Scientist 3-6y (n=99); n=99
Role
What Product Managers actually earn at McKinsey in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹35.1L – ₹39.6L | None |
AB scrape: Product Manager (n=85); n=85
Role
What Software Engineers actually earn at McKinsey in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹17L – ₹20.1L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹31.4L – ₹35.6L | None |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹32.5L – ₹38.5L | None |
AB scrape: Software Engineer (n=78); n=78
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