Salary Guide · India 2026
Ola Cabs (ANI Technologies) is India's largest ride-hailing platform with 35M+ registered drivers, operating in 200+ cities. Post-Ola Electric spinoff, Ola Cabs is focused on its core mobility business. The figures below reflect total CTC — base, variable, and equity combined — at the 25th–90th percentile of reported Ola Cabs offers in India, cross-checked against AmbitionBox and Glassdoor.
Software Engineer · Senior / 6–9 yrs
₹38L – ₹65Ltotal CTC
Salary bands for 23 roles at Ola Cabs, from Software Engineer to UX Designer — see all below.
Working at Ola Cabs
~3,000 employees (post-restructuring). Bengaluru HQ. Revenue ~₹4,500 Cr FY24. Backed by SoftBank, Tiger Global, Tencent. Separate entity from Ola Electric.
What the interview actually tests
Pre-IPO ESOP: Ola Cabs has been through multiple rounds of restructuring. ESOP credibility is moderate, linked to a potential mobility-focused IPO after Ola Electric listed separately. Interview: ride-hailing system design (driver dispatch, surge pricing, geo-indexing) is the most distinctive domain. DS&A (LeetCode medium) + Golang/Java preferred.
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What Software Engineers actually earn at Ola Cabs in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹14L – ₹22L | ESOP₹1L – ₹3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹22L – ₹38L | ESOP₹3L – ₹9L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹38L – ₹65L | ESOP₹8L – ₹20L/yr |
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Total CTC ranges for Business Analysts at Ola Cabs India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹13.4L – ₹14.8L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹13.1L – ₹15L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹19L – ₹35.6L | RSU₹0.8L – ₹2.1L/yr |
AB scrape: Business Analyst (n=152); n=152
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What Product Managers actually earn at Ola Cabs in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹13.3L – ₹21.9L | RSU₹1.4L – ₹3.1L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹20.6L – ₹24.6L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹35.7L – ₹41.2L | None |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹42.8L – ₹83.2L | RSU₹4L – ₹11.7L/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."
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What Program Managers actually earn at Ola Cabs in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹13.3L – ₹21.9L | RSU₹1.4L – ₹3.1L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹25.1L – ₹28.4L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹42.8L – ₹83.2L | RSU₹4L – ₹11.7L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹90.2L – ₹163.8L | RSU₹8.7L – ₹22.9L/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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Total CTC ranges for AI Engineers at Ola Cabs India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹13.3L – ₹23.2L | RSU₹1.7L – ₹4.2L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹26.6L – ₹51.3L | RSU₹3.2L – ₹9.2L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹47.5L – ₹95L | RSU₹5.7L – ₹17.1L/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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Ola Cabs's pay bands for Backend Developers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹9.5L – ₹18.1L | RSU₹0.9L – ₹2.5L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹17.1L – ₹32.3L | RSU₹1.6L – ₹4.6L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹33.2L – ₹61.7L | RSU₹3.1L – ₹8.6L/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 Cloud Engineers at Ola Cabs India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹13.3L – ₹23.2L | RSU₹1.7L – ₹4.2L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹26.6L – ₹51.3L | RSU₹3.2L – ₹9.2L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹47.5L – ₹95L | RSU₹5.7L – ₹17.1L/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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Ola Cabs's pay bands for Customer Success Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹4.3L – ₹7.8L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.1L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹7.6L – ₹14.2L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.3L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹13.3L – ₹24.7L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.5L/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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Total CTC ranges for Cybersecuritys at Ola Cabs India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹13.3L – ₹23.2L | RSU₹1.7L – ₹4.2L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹26.6L – ₹51.3L | RSU₹3.2L – ₹9.2L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹47.5L – ₹95L | RSU₹5.7L – ₹17.1L/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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Ola Cabs's pay bands for Data Analysts in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹13.3L – ₹23.2L | RSU₹1.7L – ₹4.2L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹26.6L – ₹51.3L | RSU₹3.2L – ₹9.2L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹47.5L – ₹95L | RSU₹5.7L – ₹17.1L/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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What Data Engineers actually earn at Ola Cabs in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹13.3L – ₹23.2L | RSU₹1.7L – ₹4.2L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹26.6L – ₹51.3L | RSU₹3.2L – ₹9.2L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹47.5L – ₹95L | RSU₹5.7L – ₹17.1L/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 Data Scientists at Ola Cabs India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹13.3L – ₹23.2L | RSU₹1.7L – ₹4.2L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹26.6L – ₹51.3L | RSU₹3.2L – ₹9.2L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹47.5L – ₹95L | RSU₹5.7L – ₹17.1L/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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Ola Cabs's pay bands for Design Engineers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹4.3L – ₹7.8L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.1L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹7.6L – ₹14.2L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.3L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹13.3L – ₹24.7L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.5L/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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Ola Cabs's pay bands for DevOps / SREs in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹13.3L – ₹23.2L | RSU₹1.7L – ₹4.2L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹26.6L – ₹51.3L | RSU₹3.2L – ₹9.2L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹47.5L – ₹95L | RSU₹5.7L – ₹17.1L/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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Ola Cabs's pay bands for Finance Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹5.7L – ₹11.4L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.2L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹11.4L – ₹22.8L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.5L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹20.9L – ₹41.3L | 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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Total CTC ranges for Frontend Developers at Ola Cabs India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹9.5L – ₹18.1L | RSU₹0.9L – ₹2.5L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹17.1L – ₹32.3L | RSU₹1.6L – ₹4.6L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹33.2L – ₹61.7L | RSU₹3.1L – ₹8.6L/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 HR Managers at Ola Cabs India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹9.5L – ₹18.1L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.7L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹17.1L – ₹32.3L | RSU₹0.5L – ₹1.3L/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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Ola Cabs's pay bands for Marketing Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹5.7L – ₹10.4L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.4L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹11.4L – ₹22.8L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.9L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹20.9L – ₹44.7L | RSU₹0.5L – ₹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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What ML Engineers actually earn at Ola Cabs in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹13.3L – ₹23.2L | RSU₹1.7L – ₹4.2L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹26.6L – ₹51.3L | RSU₹3.2L – ₹9.2L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹47.5L – ₹95L | RSU₹5.7L – ₹17.1L/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 Operations Managers at Ola Cabs India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹13.3L – ₹23.2L | RSU₹1.7L – ₹4.2L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹26.6L – ₹51.3L | RSU₹3.2L – ₹9.2L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹47.5L – ₹95L | RSU₹5.7L – ₹17.1L/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 QA Engineers at Ola Cabs India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹4.8L – ₹9.1L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹8.5L – ₹16.6L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.7L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹15.2L – ₹29L | RSU₹0.4L – ₹1.2L/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 Sales / Account Executives actually earn at Ola Cabs in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹4.8L – ₹9.1L | RSU |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹7.6L – ₹15.7L | RSU |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹14.2L – ₹28.5L | 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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Ola Cabs's pay bands for UX Designers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹7.6L – ₹15.2L | RSU₹0.6L – ₹1.8L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹15.2L – ₹29L | RSU₹1.2L – ₹3.5L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹26.6L – ₹51.3L | RSU₹2.2L – ₹6.1L/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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