Salary Guide · India 2026
Rapido is India's largest bike taxi and auto-rickshaw platform, operating in 100+ Indian cities. It raised Series E funding in 2024 and is preparing for an IPO. The figures below reflect total CTC — base, variable, and equity combined — at the 25th–90th percentile of reported Rapido offers in India, cross-checked against AmbitionBox and Glassdoor.
Software Engineer · Senior / 6–9 yrs
₹36L – ₹58Ltotal CTC
Salary bands for 3 roles at Rapido, from Software Engineer to Data Engineer — see all below.
Working at Rapido
~1,500 employees. Pre-IPO (Series E, 2024). Operating in 100+ cities. ~5M+ rides per day at peak.
What the interview actually tests
Pre-IPO ESOP: IPO timeline not announced. Pay is startup-competitive but below top unicorns. Interview process is lean: DSA rounds + system design for ride-matching and pricing. Domain knowledge of geo-spatial systems and real-time dispatch is valued.
Role
What Software Engineers actually earn at Rapido in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹22L – ₹36L | ESOP₹1.5L – ₹4L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹36L – ₹58L | ESOP₹4L – ₹10L/yr |
Role
Total CTC ranges for Business Analysts at Rapido India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹10L – ₹12.7L | None |
AB scrape: Business Analyst (n=51); n=51
Role
Rapido's pay bands for Data Engineers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹10L – ₹12.4L | None |
AB scrape: Data Analyst (n=63); n=63
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