Salary Guide · India 2026
X (formerly Twitter) is a global social/microblogging platform; India operations handle compliance, policy, and go-to-market for X Corp locally. Every band below is total CTC (base + variable + equity), drawn from the 25th–90th percentile of reported offers at X (Twitter) in India and verified against AmbitionBox and Glassdoor.
Software Engineer · Senior / 6–9 yrs
₹43.8L – ₹81.3Ltotal CTC
Salary bands for 23 roles at X (Twitter), from Software Engineer to Customer Success Manager — see all below.
Working at X (Twitter)
Role
What Software Engineers actually earn at X (Twitter) in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹12.5L – ₹23.8L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹22.5L – ₹42.5L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹43.8L – ₹81.3L | 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."
Role
X (Twitter)'s pay bands for Product Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹17.5L – ₹28.8L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹31.2L – ₹59.4L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹56.2L – ₹109.3L | 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."
Role
What Data Scientists actually earn at X (Twitter) in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹17.5L – ₹30.6L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹35L – ₹67.5L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹62.5L – ₹125L | 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."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Data Analysts at X (Twitter) India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹17.5L – ₹30.6L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹35L – ₹67.5L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹62.5L – ₹125L | 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."
Role
X (Twitter)'s pay bands for Data Engineers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹17.5L – ₹30.6L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹35L – ₹67.5L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹62.5L – ₹125L | 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."
Role
Total CTC ranges for ML Engineers at X (Twitter) India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹17.5L – ₹30.6L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹35L – ₹67.5L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹62.5L – ₹125L | 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."
Role
What AI Engineers actually earn at X (Twitter) in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹17.5L – ₹30.6L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹35L – ₹67.5L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹62.5L – ₹125L | 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."
Role
Total CTC ranges for UX Designers at X (Twitter) India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹10L – ₹20L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹20L – ₹38.1L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹35L – ₹67.5L | 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."
Role
What Design Engineers actually earn at X (Twitter) in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹5.6L – ₹10.3L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹10L – ₹18.8L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹17.5L – ₹32.5L | 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."
Role
What Frontend Developers actually earn at X (Twitter) in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹12.5L – ₹23.8L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹22.5L – ₹42.5L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹43.8L – ₹81.3L | 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."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Backend Developers at X (Twitter) India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹12.5L – ₹23.8L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹22.5L – ₹42.5L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹43.8L – ₹81.3L | 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."
Role
X (Twitter)'s pay bands for DevOps / SREs in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹17.5L – ₹30.6L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹35L – ₹67.5L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹62.5L – ₹125L | 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."
Role
What Cloud Engineers actually earn at X (Twitter) in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹17.5L – ₹30.6L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹35L – ₹67.5L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹62.5L – ₹125L | 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."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Cybersecuritys at X (Twitter) India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹17.5L – ₹30.6L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹35L – ₹67.5L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹62.5L – ₹125L | 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."
Role
What QA Engineers actually earn at X (Twitter) in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹6.2L – ₹11.8L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹11.2L – ₹21.9L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹20L – ₹38.1L | 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."
Role
X (Twitter)'s pay bands for Program Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹17.5L – ₹28.8L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹31.2L – ₹59.4L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹56.2L – ₹109.3L | None |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹118.8L – ₹215.7L | 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."
Role
What Business Analysts actually earn at X (Twitter) in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹7.5L – ₹15L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹15L – ₹27.5L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹25L – ₹46.9L | 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."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Marketing Managers at X (Twitter) India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹7.5L – ₹13.8L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹15L – ₹30L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹27.5L – ₹58.8L | 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."
Role
What Sales / Account Executives actually earn at X (Twitter) in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹6.2L – ₹11.8L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹10L – ₹20.6L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹18.8L – ₹37.5L | 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."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Finance Managers at X (Twitter) India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹7.5L – ₹15L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹15L – ₹30L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹27.5L – ₹54.4L | 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."
Role
Total CTC ranges for HR Managers at X (Twitter) India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹12.5L – ₹23.8L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹22.5L – ₹42.5L | 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."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Operations Managers at X (Twitter) India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹17.5L – ₹30.6L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹35L – ₹67.5L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹62.5L – ₹125L | 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."
Role
What Customer Success Managers actually earn at X (Twitter) in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹5.6L – ₹10.3L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹10L – ₹18.8L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹17.5L – ₹32.5L | 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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