Salary Guide · India 2026
Indian telecom operator (Vi) providing mobile voice, 4G/5G data, and enterprise connectivity, formed from the 2018 Vodafone India-Idea Cellular merger. The figures below reflect total CTC — base, variable, and equity combined — at the 25th–90th percentile of reported Vodafone Idea offers in India, cross-checked against AmbitionBox and Glassdoor.
Software Engineer · Senior / 6–9 yrs
₹22.8L – ₹42.3Ltotal CTC
Salary bands for 14 roles at Vodafone Idea, from Software Engineer to Customer Success Manager — see all below.
Working at Vodafone Idea
FY2025-26 revenue ₹44,873 crore (up from ₹43,571 crore FY24-25); ~128.9M 4G/5G subscribers.
What the interview actually tests
Well-documented financial stress (accumulated losses, government AGR-dues equity conversion) is a real context point likely to come up in strategy-round questions.
Role
What Software Engineers actually earn at Vodafone Idea in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹6.5L – ₹12.3L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹11.7L – ₹22.1L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹22.8L – ₹42.3L | 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
Vodafone Idea's pay bands for Product Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹9.1L – ₹14.9L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹16.2L – ₹30.9L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹29.2L – ₹56.9L | 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
What Data Scientists actually earn at Vodafone Idea in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹9.1L – ₹15.9L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹18.2L – ₹35.1L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹32.5L – ₹65L | 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 Analysts actually earn at Vodafone Idea in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹9.1L – ₹15.9L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹18.2L – ₹35.1L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹32.5L – ₹65L | 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
Vodafone Idea's pay bands for Network Engineers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹6.5L – ₹12.3L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹11.7L – ₹22.1L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹22.8L – ₹42.3L | 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
Vodafone Idea's pay bands for DevOps / SREs in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹9.1L – ₹15.9L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹18.2L – ₹35.1L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹32.5L – ₹65L | 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 Vodafone Idea in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹9.1L – ₹15.9L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹18.2L – ₹35.1L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹32.5L – ₹65L | 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
Vodafone Idea's pay bands for Business Analysts in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹3.9L – ₹7.8L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹7.8L – ₹14.3L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹13L – ₹24.4L | 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 Marketing Managers at Vodafone Idea India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹3.9L – ₹7.2L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹7.8L – ₹15.6L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹14.3L – ₹30.5L | 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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Total CTC ranges for Sales / Account Executives at Vodafone Idea India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹3.2L – ₹6.2L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹5.2L – ₹10.7L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹9.8L – ₹19.5L | 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 Vodafone Idea India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹3.9L – ₹7.8L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹7.8L – ₹15.6L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹14.3L – ₹28.2L | 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 HR Managers actually earn at Vodafone Idea in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹6.5L – ₹12.3L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹11.7L – ₹22.1L | 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."
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What Operations Managers actually earn at Vodafone Idea in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹5.2L – ₹9.1L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹9.1L – ₹17.6L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹16.2L – ₹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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What Customer Success Managers actually earn at Vodafone Idea in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹2.9L – ₹5.3L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹5.2L – ₹9.8L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹9.1L – ₹16.9L | 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."
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