Salary Guide · India 2026
Netflix India (Bengaluru) is a small, elite engineering team opened in 2024-2025, focused on localisation infrastructure, content discovery, and South Asian recommendation systems. Netflix's India team is among the smallest and best-compensated in the country. The figures below reflect total CTC — base, variable, and equity combined — at the 25th–90th percentile of reported Netflix offers in India, cross-checked against AmbitionBox and Glassdoor.
Software Engineer · Senior / 6–9 yrs
₹95L – ₹160Ltotal CTC
Salary bands for 28 roles at Netflix, from Software Engineer to UX Designer — see all below.
Working at Netflix
~50-100 engineers in India (Bengaluru). Netflix India is a tiny footprint: highly selective hiring. Global headcount ~12,000. Netflix India revenue ~$500M+.
What the interview actually tests
Netflix pays SF-anchored salaries in India: mid-level at ₹65–95L is the highest non-quant cash comp in Indian streaming. Interview: very selective; expects strong distributed systems and data engineering background plus cultural alignment (no micromanagement, radical transparency, keeper test mindset). Read the Netflix Culture Memo before interviewing.
Role
Netflix's pay bands for Software Engineers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹8.1L – ₹14.9L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹65L – ₹95L | RSU₹25L – ₹50L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹95L – ₹160L | RSU₹50L – ₹100L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for AI Engineers at Netflix India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹25.2L – ₹44.1L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹50.4L – ₹97.2L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹90L – ₹180L | None |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹144L – ₹270L | 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 Backend Developers at Netflix India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹18L – ₹34.2L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹32.4L – ₹61.2L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹63L – ₹117L | None |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹99L – ₹175.5L | 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 Business Analysts at Netflix India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹7L – ₹32L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹22L – ₹58L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹36L – ₹99L | None |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹58L – ₹153L | None |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹81L – ₹216L | None |
Role
What Cloud Engineers actually earn at Netflix in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹25.2L – ₹44.1L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹50.4L – ₹97.2L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹90L – ₹180L | None |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹144L – ₹270L | None |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Netflix's pay bands for Consultants in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹9L – ₹17.1L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹18L – ₹34.2L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹32.4L – ₹65.7L | None |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + project allocation + variable pay + onsite opportunity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Netflix's pay bands for Content Writers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹14.4L – ₹28.8L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹28.8L – ₹54.9L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹50.4L – ₹97.2L | None |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Netflix's pay bands for Customer Success Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹8.1L – ₹14.9L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹14.4L – ₹27L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹25.2L – ₹46.8L | None |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹57.6L – ₹105.3L | None |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Netflix's pay bands for Cybersecuritys in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹25.2L – ₹44.1L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹50.4L – ₹97.2L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹90L – ₹180L | None |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹144L – ₹270L | None |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Netflix's pay bands for Data Analysts in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹7L – ₹29L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹18L – ₹50L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹32L – ₹90L | None |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹50L – ₹135L | None |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹72L – ₹180L | None |
Role
Total CTC ranges for Data Engineers at Netflix India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹18L – ₹31.5L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹36L – ₹72L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹63L – ₹130.5L | None |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹99L – ₹193.5L | 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 Data Scientists at Netflix India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹18L – ₹31.5L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹36L – ₹72L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹63L – ₹130.5L | None |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹99L – ₹193.5L | None |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
What Design Engineers actually earn at Netflix in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹8.1L – ₹14.9L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹14.4L – ₹27L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹25.2L – ₹46.8L | None |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹39.6L – ₹73.8L | None |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
What DevOps / SREs actually earn at Netflix in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹25.2L – ₹44.1L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹50.4L – ₹97.2L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹90L – ₹180L | None |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹144L – ₹270L | None |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
What Engineering Managers actually earn at Netflix in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹126L – ₹225L | None |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Finance Managers at Netflix India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹10.8L – ₹21.6L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹21.6L – ₹43.2L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹39.6L – ₹78.3L | None |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + bonus payout history + compliance/risk scope. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
What Frontend Developers actually earn at Netflix in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹18L – ₹34.2L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹32.4L – ₹61.2L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹63L – ₹117L | None |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹99L – ₹175.5L | None |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Netflix's pay bands for HR Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹18L – ₹34.2L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹32.4L – ₹61.2L | None |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹81L – ₹148.5L | 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 Legal Counsels at Netflix India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹10.8L – ₹21.6L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹21.6L – ₹43.2L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹39.6L – ₹78.3L | None |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹63L – ₹121.5L | None |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + bonus payout history + compliance/risk scope. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
What Marketing Managers actually earn at Netflix in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹10.8L – ₹19.8L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹21.6L – ₹43.2L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹39.6L – ₹84.6L | None |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹90L – ₹180L | 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 ML Engineers at Netflix India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹25.2L – ₹44.1L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹50.4L – ₹97.2L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹90L – ₹180L | None |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹144L – ₹270L | None |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Netflix's pay bands for Operations Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹14.4L – ₹25.2L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹25.2L – ₹48.6L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹45L – ₹90L | None |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹99L – ₹193.5L | None |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + variable payout + city/region/team scope + allowances. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
What Product Managers actually earn at Netflix in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹25L – ₹58L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹45L – ₹126L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹81L – ₹234L | None |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹126L – ₹324L | None |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹171L – ₹450L | None |
Role
Netflix's pay bands for Program Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹18L – ₹40L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹32L – ₹90L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹63L – ₹171L | None |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹99L – ₹252L | None |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹135L – ₹324L | None |
Role
Netflix's pay bands for QA Engineers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹10.8L – ₹21.6L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹21.6L – ₹39.6L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹36L – ₹67.5L | None |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹57.6L – ₹105.3L | None |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
What Sales / Account Executives actually earn at Netflix in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹12.6L – ₹22.5L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹25.2L – ₹48.6L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹45L – ₹94.5L | None |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹126L – ₹261L | None |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + OTE realism + quota attainment + accelerator terms. HR posture: "This role is incentive-heavy; fixed salary has limited flexibility."
Role
What Tech Leads actually earn at Netflix in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹90L – ₹180L | None |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹144L – ₹270L | None |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹180L – ₹342L | None |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."
Role
What UX Designers actually earn at Netflix in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹14.4L – ₹28.8L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹28.8L – ₹54.9L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹50.4L – ₹97.2L | None |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
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