Salary Guide · India 2026
OYO (Oravel Stays) is India's largest budget hotel aggregator and tech-enabled hospitality company, with presence in India, SE Asia, Europe, and the US through the SoftBank-backed OYO network. The figures below reflect total CTC — base, variable, and equity combined — at the 25th–90th percentile of reported OYO offers in India, cross-checked against AmbitionBox and Glassdoor.
Software Engineer · Lead / 10–12 yrs
₹28L – ₹52Ltotal CTC
Salary bands for 19 roles at OYO, from Software Engineer to UX Designer — see all below.
Working at OYO
~4,000 employees after multiple rounds of layoffs (2022–2024). IPO attempted; DRHP filed. Listed on unlisted market.
What the interview actually tests
Compensation is below FAANG/startup unicorn levels. Stock value uncertain (unlisted). Interview process includes DSA rounds plus product and supply/demand system design (hotel inventory, dynamic pricing). Work culture was fast-moving; stability improved post-restructure.
Role
OYO's pay bands for Software Engineers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹8L – ₹15.2L | RSU₹0.7L – ₹2.1L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹18L – ₹30L | ESOP₹1.5L – ₹4L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹30L – ₹48L | ESOP₹4L – ₹10L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹28L – ₹52L | RSU₹2.7L – ₹7.3L/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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OYO's pay bands for Product Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹4.8L – ₹8.8L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.6L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹8L – ₹15.2L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.9L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹14.4L – ₹27.2L | RSU₹0.6L – ₹1.6L/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."
Role
OYO's pay bands for Business Analysts in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹9.5L – ₹10.8L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹10.9L – ₹12.3L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹16L – ₹30L | RSU₹0.7L – ₹1.8L/yr |
AB yoe-bucket scrape: Business Analyst 0-1y (n=53); n=53
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What Program Managers actually earn at OYO in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹14L – ₹16.8L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹13.6L – ₹18.7L | None |
AB yoe-bucket scrape: Program Manager 1-3y (n=41); Program Manager 3-6y (n=106); n=147
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OYO's pay bands for Project Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹7.8L – ₹10.7L | None |
AB yoe-bucket scrape: Project Manager 3-6y (n=47); n=47
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Total CTC ranges for Backend Developers at OYO 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 |
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."
Role
What Content Writers actually earn at OYO in India, across every experience 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 |
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 Customer Success Managers at OYO 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 |
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 Analysts at OYO 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 |
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."
Role
What Data Scientists actually earn at OYO 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 |
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 DevOps / SREs actually earn at OYO 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 |
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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OYO's pay bands for Finance Managers 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 |
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 OYO 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 |
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 OYO India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹4L – ₹7.6L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹8L – ₹15.2L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.6L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹14.4L – ₹27.2L | RSU₹0.4L – ₹1.1L/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."
Role
What Marketing Managers actually earn at OYO in India, across every experience 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 |
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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OYO's pay bands for Operations Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹6.4L – ₹11.2L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.2L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹11.2L – ₹21.6L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.4L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹20L – ₹40L | 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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What QA Engineers actually earn at OYO in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹4L – ₹7.6L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹7.2L – ₹14L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.5L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹12.8L – ₹24.4L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.9L/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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OYO's pay bands for Sales / Account Executives in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹4L – ₹7.6L | RSU |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹6.4L – ₹13.2L | RSU |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹12L – ₹24L | 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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OYO's pay bands for UX Designers in India, fresher through senior.
| 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 + 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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