Salary Guide · India 2026
Pine Labs is India's largest merchant commerce platform, operating India's most widely deployed POS terminal network (across retail, fuel, QSR) and a growing online payment and BNPL infrastructure. Every band below is total CTC (base + variable + equity), drawn from the 25th–90th percentile of reported offers at Pine Labs in India and verified against AmbitionBox and Glassdoor.
Software Engineer · Senior / 6–9 yrs
₹36L – ₹60Ltotal CTC
Salary bands for 18 roles at Pine Labs, from Software Engineer to Engineering Manager — see all below.
Working at Pine Labs
~3,000 employees. Noida HQ. IPO filed (US or India, 2025). Revenue ~₹1,500 Cr FY24. $6.5B valuation. Backed by Sequoia, Mastercard, PayPal, Temasek.
What the interview actually tests
Pre-IPO ESOP (IPO filed 2025): credibility is now higher with active IPO process. Payment terminal certification and EMVCo compliance are distinctive technical areas. Interview: payment domain (POS, EMV, NFC, UPI integration), distributed payment processing, and fraud detection.
Role
Pine Labs's pay bands for Software Engineers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹12L – ₹20L | ESOP₹1.5L – ₹4L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹22L – ₹36L | ESOP₹4L – ₹10L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹36L – ₹60L | ESOP₹10L – ₹24L/yr |
Role
What Backend Developers actually earn at Pine Labs in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹9L – ₹17.1L | RSU₹0.9L – ₹2.4L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹16.2L – ₹30.6L | RSU₹1.6L – ₹4.3L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹31.5L – ₹58.5L | RSU₹3L – ₹8.2L/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."
Role
What Business Analysts actually earn at Pine Labs in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹5.4L – ₹10.8L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.7L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹10.8L – ₹19.8L | RSU₹0.4L – ₹1.2L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹18L – ₹33.8L | RSU₹0.8L – ₹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."
Role
Pine Labs's pay bands for Content Writers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹5.4L – ₹9.9L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.4L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹10.8L – ₹21.6L | 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."
Role
Pine Labs's pay bands for Customer Success Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹4L – ₹7.4L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.1L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹7.2L – ₹13.5L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.3L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹12.6L – ₹23.4L | 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."
Role
Pine Labs's pay bands for Data Analysts in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹12.6L – ₹22.1L | RSU₹1.6L – ₹4L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹25.2L – ₹48.6L | RSU₹3L – ₹8.8L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹45L – ₹90L | RSU₹5.4L – ₹16.2L/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."
Role
Pine Labs's pay bands for Data Scientists in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹12.6L – ₹22.1L | RSU₹1.6L – ₹4L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹25.2L – ₹48.6L | RSU₹3L – ₹8.8L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹45L – ₹90L | RSU₹5.4L – ₹16.2L/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."
Role
Total CTC ranges for DevOps / SREs at Pine Labs India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹12.6L – ₹22.1L | RSU₹1.6L – ₹4L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹25.2L – ₹48.6L | RSU₹3L – ₹8.8L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹45L – ₹90L | RSU₹5.4L – ₹16.2L/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."
Role
Pine Labs's pay bands for Finance Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹5.4L – ₹10.8L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.2L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹10.8L – ₹21.6L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.4L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹19.8L – ₹39.1L | 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."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Frontend Developers at Pine Labs India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹9L – ₹17.1L | RSU₹0.9L – ₹2.4L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹16.2L – ₹30.6L | RSU₹1.6L – ₹4.3L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹31.5L – ₹58.5L | RSU₹3L – ₹8.2L/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."
Role
What HR Managers actually earn at Pine Labs in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹4.5L – ₹8.6L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹9L – ₹17.1L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.7L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹16.2L – ₹30.6L | 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."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Marketing Managers at Pine Labs India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹5.4L – ₹9.9L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.4L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹10.8L – ₹21.6L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.9L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹19.8L – ₹42.3L | RSU₹0.5L – ₹1.7L/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 Operations Managers at Pine Labs India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹7.2L – ₹12.6L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹12.6L – ₹24.3L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.5L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹22.5L – ₹45L | 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."
Role
Pine Labs's pay bands for Product Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹5.4L – ₹9.9L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.6L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹20.2L – ₹26.1L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹16.2L – ₹30.6L | RSU₹0.7L – ₹1.8L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹37.4L – ₹45.6L | None |
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 Pine Labs India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹4.5L – ₹8.6L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹8.1L – ₹15.8L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.6L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹14.4L – ₹27.4L | 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."
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Pine Labs's pay bands for Sales / Account Executives in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹4.5L – ₹8.6L | RSU |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹7.2L – ₹14.8L | RSU |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹13.5L – ₹27L | 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."
Role
Pine Labs's pay bands for UX Designers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹7.2L – ₹14.4L | RSU₹0.6L – ₹1.7L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹14.4L – ₹27.4L | RSU₹1.2L – ₹3.3L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹25.2L – ₹48.6L | RSU₹2L – ₹5.8L/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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Pine Labs's pay bands for Engineering Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹24.6L – ₹29.5L | None |
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