Salary Guide · India 2026
Nokia India (Bengaluru, Chennai) builds 5G network software, IP routing software (SROS), and the Nokia ONE cloud-native platform. Bengaluru is Nokia's 3rd largest engineering site globally. 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 · Senior / 6–9 yrs
₹28L – ₹46Ltotal CTC
Salary bands for 8 roles at Nokia India, from Software Engineer to Solutions Architect — see all below.
Working at Nokia India
~8,000+ employees in India. Global Nokia ~86,000. Revenue €22B FY2024. NOKIA listed Helsinki + NYSE.
What the interview actually tests
Interview: 5G protocol stack + C++ or Python. Nokia is less well-known than Ericsson in India but technically strong. IP routing team (SROS) is particularly competitive: requires BGP/MPLS depth. NOKIA Helsinki RSU.
Role
Nokia India's pay bands for Software Engineers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹8L – ₹14L | RSU₹0.5L – ₹2L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹16L – ₹26L | RSU₹2L – ₹5L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹28L – ₹46L | RSU₹5L – ₹12L/yr |
Role
What Data Engineers actually earn at Nokia India in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹4.5L – ₹6.5L | None |
AB scrape: Data Analyst (n=74); n=74
Role
Total CTC ranges for DevOps Engineers at Nokia India India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹12.4L – ₹14.4L | None |
AB scrape: Devops Engineer (n=203); n=203
Role
Total CTC ranges for Engineering Managers at Nokia India India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹17.3L – ₹19.1L | None |
AB scrape: Technical Lead (n=610); n=610
Role
Nokia India's pay bands for Network Engineers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹4.9L – ₹5.7L | None |
AB scrape: Network Engineer (n=285); n=285
Role
Total CTC ranges for Project Managers at Nokia India India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹19.8L – ₹23.4L | None |
AB scrape: Project Manager (n=124); n=124
Role
Nokia India's pay bands for QA Engineers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹9.7L – ₹11.2L | None |
AB scrape: Test Engineer (n=170); n=170
Role
Nokia India's pay bands for Solutions Architects in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹22.6L – ₹25L | None |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹28.1L – ₹32.1L | None |
AB scrape: Technical Specialist (n=564); n=564
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