Salary Guide · India 2026
India's largest IT services + consulting firm; part of Tata Group; deep enterprise systems integration practice. 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 · Manager / 12+ yrs
₹28L – ₹65Ltotal CTC
Salary bands for 21 roles at TCS, from Software Engineer to Scrum Master — see all below.
Working at TCS
What the interview actually tests
NQT (National Qualifier Test) is the entry hurdle. Process-orientation valued. Frequent client-facing role. Notice period 60-90 days standard. No equity for ICs.
Role
Total CTC ranges for Software Engineers at TCS India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹3.4L – ₹16L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹5L – ₹17L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹10L – ₹25L | None |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹16L – ₹38L | None |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹28L – ₹65L | None |
Three fresher tracks, Ninja ₹3.4-4L (most common), Digital ₹7-9L (top NQT scorers + coding test), Prime ₹11.5L (small elite cohort). PROBE the candidate's track before quoting; default-anchor at ₹5-6L only if track is unknown. No ESOP. ₹0.5L service bond (waived for Digital/Prime). 90-day notice.
Role
What Business Analysts actually earn at TCS in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹2L – ₹8L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹5L – ₹14L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹9L – ₹25L | None |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹14L – ₹38L | None |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹20L – ₹54L | None |
Role
Total CTC ranges for UX Designers at TCS India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹4L – ₹6L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹6L – ₹12L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹10L – ₹15L | None |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹14L – ₹22L | None |
TCS designers are paid on the IT-services scale, not the unicorn-startup scale. AmbitionBox 2026: TCS UI/UX avg ₹6.5-7.5L. Don't anchor against Razorpay / Swiggy bands here.
Role
TCS's pay bands for Backend Developers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹4.5L – ₹8.6L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹15.8L – ₹29.3L | None |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Cloud Engineers at TCS India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹6.3L – ₹11.1L | None |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹22.5L – ₹45L | None |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Data Engineers at TCS India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹4.5L – ₹7.8L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹8.3L – ₹9.3L | None |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹15.8L – ₹32.6L | None |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
TCS's pay bands for Devops Engineers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹5.4L – ₹5.9L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹9.6L – ₹10.6L | None |
AB yoe-bucket scrape: Devops Engineer 1-3y (n=2422); Devops Engineer 3-6y (n=8462); n=10884
Role
Total CTC ranges for Embedded Engineers at TCS India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹6.2L – ₹6.9L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹7.7L – ₹8.5L | None |
AB yoe-bucket scrape: System Engineer Hardware 1-3y (n=4848); System Engineer Hardware 3-6y (n=9086); n=13934
Role
TCS's pay bands for Engineering Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹20.5L – ₹22.6L | None |
AB yoe-bucket scrape: Technical Lead 12+y (n=4570); n=4570
Role
TCS's pay bands for QA Engineers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹2L – ₹6L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹4L – ₹12L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹7L – ₹20L | None |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹11L – ₹32L | None |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹16L – ₹43L | None |
Role
What Consultants actually earn at TCS in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹2.2L – ₹4.2L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹4.5L – ₹8.6L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹8.1L – ₹16.4L | None |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + project allocation + variable pay + onsite opportunity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
What Customer Success Managers actually earn at TCS in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹2.2L – ₹4.2L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹4L – ₹7.8L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹7.2L – ₹13.7L | None |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
TCS's pay bands for Cybersecuritys in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹2.7L – ₹5.4L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹5.4L – ₹10.8L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹9.9L – ₹19.6L | None |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + bonus payout history + compliance/risk scope. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
TCS's pay bands for Data Analysts in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹2.7L – ₹5L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹4.5L – ₹8.6L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹8.1L – ₹15.3L | None |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
TCS's pay bands for DevOps / SREs in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹6.3L – ₹11.1L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹12.6L – ₹24.3L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹22.5L – ₹45L | None |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
TCS's pay bands for Frontend Developers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹4.5L – ₹8.6L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹8.1L – ₹15.3L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹15.8L – ₹29.3L | None |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
TCS's pay bands for HR Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹4.5L – ₹8.6L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹8.1L – ₹15.3L | None |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
TCS's pay bands for Network Engineers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹2.7L – ₹5.4L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹5.4L – ₹9.9L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹9L – ₹16.9L | None |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Project Managers at TCS India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹5L – ₹10L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹8L – ₹23L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹16L – ₹43L | None |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹25L – ₹63L | None |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹34L – ₹81L | None |
Role
Total CTC ranges for Sales / Account Executives at TCS India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹3.1L – ₹5.6L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹6.3L – ₹12.2L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹11.2L – ₹23.6L | None |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
TCS's pay bands for Scrum Masters in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹11.2L – ₹21.4L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹20.2L – ₹39.4L | None |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
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