Salary Guide · India 2026
Zepto is India's fastest-growing 10-minute grocery delivery platform, operating 700+ dark stores across 10+ cities. Raised $1B+ at a $5B valuation in 2024; IPO expected. The figures below reflect total CTC — base, variable, and equity combined — at the 25th–90th percentile of reported Zepto offers in India, cross-checked against AmbitionBox and Glassdoor.
Software Engineer · Senior / 6–9 yrs
₹50L – ₹80Ltotal CTC
Salary bands for 2 roles at Zepto, from Software Engineer to Operations Manager — see all below.
Working at Zepto
~6,000+ employees. Pre-IPO (Series-G, 2024, $5B valuation). 700+ dark stores. GMV ~₹10,000+ Cr run-rate.
What the interview actually tests
ESOP is pre-IPO but credibility higher than peers due to clean cap table and profitability trajectory. Interview process includes DS&A + system design with dark-store operations flavour (inventory, slot allocation, delivery routing). Zepto pays top-of-market for India 2026 freshers.
Role
Total CTC ranges for Software Engineers at Zepto India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹22L – ₹32L | ESOP₹1L – ₹4L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹32L – ₹50L | ESOP₹4L – ₹10L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹50L – ₹80L | ESOP₹10L – ₹25L/yr |
Zepto pays unicorn-tier+; aggressive new-grad bands ₹26L+.
Role
Total CTC ranges for Operations Managers at Zepto 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 – ₹9L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹10L – ₹16L | None |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹17L – ₹24L | None |
Zepto entry-level Operations Manager / Ops Executive (<=1yr).
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