Salary Guide · India 2026
Star Health and Allied Insurance is India's largest standalone health insurer, covering 24M+ lives through a large agency network and digital channels. Founded by V. Jagannathan, it pioneered the standalone health insurance model in India. Salary ranges below are sourced primarily from AmbitionBox, with Glassdoor as a secondary cross-check, and reflect total CTC (base + variable + equity) at the 25th–90th percentile of reported offers in India.
Software Engineer · Senior / 6–9 yrs
₹26L – ₹42Ltotal CTC
Working at Star Health Insurance
~12,000 employees. NSE-listed (STARHEALTH, IPO 2021). Revenue ~₹15,000 Cr+ GWP FY24. Chennai HQ. India's largest standalone health insurer by GWP.
What the interview actually tests
NSE listed (STARHEALTH): RSU is liquid but typically available only at senior levels. Pay is mid-tier for InsurTech. Interview: health insurance domain (TPA, cashless, pre-auth, claims processing) + DS&A + Python. ABDM and FHIR knowledge is a differentiator.
Role
Star Health Insurance's pay bands for Software Engineers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹14L – ₹24L | RSU₹0.5L – ₹2L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹26L – ₹42L | RSU₹2L – ₹6L/yr |
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