Salary Guide · India 2026
Nykaa (FSN E-Commerce Ventures) is India's leading omnichannel beauty and fashion retailer, listed on NSE/BSE. It operates Nykaa.com, NykaaFashion, and 200+ physical stores. The figures below reflect total CTC — base, variable, and equity combined — at the 25th–90th percentile of reported Nykaa offers in India, cross-checked against AmbitionBox and Glassdoor.
Software Engineer · Lead / 10–12 yrs
₹44L – ₹78Ltotal CTC
Salary bands for 26 roles at Nykaa, from Software Engineer to Sales / Account Executive — see all below.
Working at Nykaa
~4,000 employees. NSE/BSE listed (NYKAA). Revenue ~₹6,500 Cr FY24. 200+ physical stores.
What the interview actually tests
Pay is below top-tier startups. ESOP value depends on NYKAA stock (has been volatile post-IPO). Interview focuses on ecommerce fundamentals: catalog management, search, inventory, recommendations, checkout flow. Beauty domain knowledge is a plus for PM and data roles.
Role
What Software Engineers actually earn at Nykaa in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹14L – ₹22L | RSU₹1L – ₹3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹27.3L – ₹38.6L | RSU₹4L – ₹9L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹40L – ₹65L | RSU₹8L – ₹18L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹44L – ₹78L | RSU₹4.3L – ₹10.9L/yr |
Negotiation focus: fixed.
Role
Nykaa's pay bands for Product Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹11L – ₹26L | ESOP₹2L – ₹4L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹20L – ₹56L | ESOP₹3L – ₹8L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹36L – ₹104L | ESOP₹5L – ₹15L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹56L – ₹144L | ESOP₹8L – ₹20L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹76L – ₹200L | ESOP₹11L – ₹28L/yr |
Role
Total CTC ranges for UX Designers at Nykaa India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹3L – ₹19L | ESOP₹1L – ₹2L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹13L – ₹36L | ESOP₹2L – ₹4L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹22L – ₹64L | ESOP₹3L – ₹8L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹36L – ₹96L | ESOP₹4L – ₹12L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹48L – ₹120L | ESOP₹6L – ₹14L/yr |
Role
What Engineering Managers actually earn at Nykaa 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 | ₹47.9L – ₹65.5L | RSU₹12L – ₹25L/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 AI Engineers actually earn at Nykaa 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 |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹64L – ₹120L | RSU₹7.8L – ₹21.6L/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 Backend Developers at Nykaa India, from fresher to senior 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 |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹44L – ₹78L | RSU₹4.3L – ₹10.9L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Nykaa's pay bands for Business Analysts in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹3L – ₹14L | ESOP₹1L – ₹1L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹10L – ₹26L | ESOP₹1L – ₹2L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹16L – ₹44L | ESOP₹1L – ₹3L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹26L – ₹68L | ESOP₹2L – ₹4L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹36L – ₹96L | ESOP₹2L – ₹6L/yr |
Role
What Cloud Engineers actually earn at Nykaa 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 |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹64L – ₹120L | RSU₹7.8L – ₹21.6L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Nykaa's pay bands for Consultants in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹4L – ₹7.6L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.1L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹8L – ₹15.2L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.3L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹14.4L – ₹29.2L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.6L/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 Nykaa in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹6.4L – ₹12.8L | RSU₹0.5L – ₹1.5L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹12.8L – ₹24.4L | RSU₹1L – ₹2.9L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹22.4L – ₹43.2L | RSU₹1.8L – ₹5.2L/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 Customer Success Managers at Nykaa India, from fresher to senior level.
| 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 |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹25.6L – ₹46.8L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹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 Cybersecuritys at Nykaa 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 |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹64L – ₹120L | RSU₹7.8L – ₹21.6L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Nykaa's pay bands for Data Analysts in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹3L – ₹13L | ESOP₹1L – ₹1L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹8L – ₹22L | ESOP₹1L – ₹1L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹14L – ₹40L | ESOP₹1L – ₹2L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹22L – ₹60L | ESOP₹1L – ₹4L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹32L – ₹80L | ESOP₹2L – ₹5L/yr |
Role
Nykaa's pay bands for Data Engineers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹8L – ₹14L | RSU₹0.8L – ₹2L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹16L – ₹32L | RSU₹1.5L – ₹4.5L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹28L – ₹58L | RSU₹2.6L – ₹8.1L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹44L – ₹86L | RSU₹4.2L – ₹12L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Nykaa's pay bands for Data Scientists in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹8L – ₹14L | RSU₹0.8L – ₹2L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹16L – ₹32L | RSU₹1.5L – ₹4.5L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹28L – ₹58L | RSU₹2.6L – ₹8.1L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹44L – ₹86L | RSU₹4.2L – ₹12L/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 DevOps / SREs actually earn at Nykaa 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 |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹64L – ₹120L | RSU₹7.8L – ₹21.6L/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 Nykaa 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 + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Frontend Developers at Nykaa India, from fresher to senior 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 |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹44L – ₹78L | RSU₹4.3L – ₹10.9L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for HR Managers at Nykaa India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹8L – ₹15.2L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.6L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹14.4L – ₹27.2L | RSU₹0.4L – ₹1.1L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹36L – ₹66L | RSU₹1L – ₹2.6L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
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Nykaa's pay bands for Legal Counsels in India, fresher through senior.
| 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 |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹28L – ₹54L | RSU₹0.4L – ₹1.1L/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 Marketing Managers at Nykaa 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 |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹40L – ₹80L | RSU₹1.1L – ₹3.2L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Nykaa's pay bands for ML Engineers 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 |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹64L – ₹120L | RSU₹7.8L – ₹21.6L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Nykaa's pay bands for Operations Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹6L – ₹16L | ESOP₹1L – ₹1L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹11L – ₹32L | ESOP₹1L – ₹1L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹20L – ₹60L | ESOP₹1L – ₹1L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹32L – ₹88L | ESOP₹1L – ₹2L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹44L – ₹128L | ESOP₹1L – ₹3L/yr |
Role
Total CTC ranges for Program Managers at Nykaa India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹11.2L – ₹18.4L | RSU₹1.2L – ₹2.6L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹20L – ₹38L | RSU₹1.9L – ₹5.3L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹36L – ₹70L | RSU₹3.4L – ₹9.8L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹76L – ₹138L | RSU₹7.3L – ₹19.3L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
What QA Engineers actually earn at Nykaa 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 |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹25.6L – ₹46.8L | RSU₹1L – ₹2.8L/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 Sales / Account Executives actually earn at Nykaa in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹3L – ₹14L | ESOP₹1L – ₹1L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹11L – ₹32L | ESOP₹1L – ₹2L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹20L – ₹64L | ESOP₹1L – ₹4L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹36L – ₹112L | ESOP₹2L – ₹7L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹56L – ₹176L | ESOP₹3L – ₹11L/yr |
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