Salary Guide · India 2026
Listed Indian food-tech (food delivery + dining out + Hyperpure B2B + Blinkit quick commerce). The figures below reflect total CTC — base, variable, and equity combined — at the 25th–90th percentile of reported Zomato offers in India, cross-checked against AmbitionBox and Glassdoor.
Software Engineer · Lead / 10–12 yrs
₹57.8L – ₹102.4Ltotal CTC
Salary bands for 26 roles at Zomato, from Software Engineer to UX Designer — see all below.
Working at Zomato
Public company. Operates in India + select international markets.
What the interview actually tests
Direct, unfiltered culture. PM/eng rounds reward defending controversial calls with numbers. Fluffy answers get pushback.
Role
What Software Engineers actually earn at Zomato in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹18L – ₹30L | RSU₹1.5L – ₹4.5L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹24L – ₹40L | RSU₹3L – ₹8L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹40L – ₹65L | RSU₹8L – ₹18L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹57.8L – ₹102.4L | RSU₹5.6L – ₹14.3L/yr |
Role
What Product Managers actually earn at Zomato in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹15L – ₹34L | RSU₹2L – ₹5L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹26L – ₹74L | RSU₹4L – ₹10L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹47L – ₹137L | RSU₹7L – ₹19L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹74L – ₹189L | RSU₹10L – ₹26L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹100L – ₹263L | RSU₹14L – ₹37L/yr |
Role
Total CTC ranges for Data Analysts at Zomato India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹4L – ₹17L | RSU₹1L – ₹1L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹11L – ₹29L | RSU₹1L – ₹2L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹19L – ₹53L | RSU₹1L – ₹3L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹29L – ₹79L | RSU₹2L – ₹5L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹42L – ₹105L | RSU₹3L – ₹6L/yr |
Role
Zomato's pay bands for Business Analysts in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹12.8L – ₹14.1L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹13L – ₹14.4L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹21L – ₹39.4L | RSU₹0.9L – ₹2.4L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹33.6L – ₹61.4L | RSU₹1.4L – ₹3.7L/yr |
AB yoe-bucket scrape: Business Analyst 0-1y (n=87); n=87
Role
What Data Engineers actually earn at Zomato in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹10.5L – ₹18.4L | RSU₹1.1L – ₹2.6L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹36.8L – ₹76.2L | RSU₹3.4L – ₹10.7L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹57.8L – ₹112.9L | RSU₹5.4L – ₹15.8L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Zomato's pay bands for Program Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹14.7L – ₹24.1L | RSU₹1.5L – ₹3.4L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹47.2L – ₹91.8L | RSU₹4.4L – ₹12.8L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹99.8L – ₹181.2L | RSU₹9.7L – ₹25.4L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for AI Engineers at Zomato India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹14.7L – ₹25.8L | RSU₹1.8L – ₹4.6L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹29.4L – ₹56.7L | RSU₹3.6L – ₹10.2L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹52.5L – ₹105L | RSU₹6.3L – ₹18.9L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹84L – ₹157.5L | RSU₹10.3L – ₹28.4L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Backend Developers at Zomato India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹10.5L – ₹19.9L | RSU₹1L – ₹2.8L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹18.9L – ₹35.7L | RSU₹1.8L – ₹5L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹36.8L – ₹68.3L | RSU₹3.6L – ₹9.6L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹57.8L – ₹102.4L | RSU₹5.6L – ₹14.3L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Cloud Engineers at Zomato India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹14.7L – ₹25.8L | RSU₹1.8L – ₹4.6L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹29.4L – ₹56.7L | RSU₹3.6L – ₹10.2L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹52.5L – ₹105L | RSU₹6.3L – ₹18.9L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹84L – ₹157.5L | RSU₹10.3L – ₹28.4L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Zomato's pay bands for Consultants in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹5.2L – ₹9.9L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.2L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹10.5L – ₹19.9L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.4L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹18.9L – ₹38.3L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.8L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Content Writers at Zomato India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹8.4L – ₹16.8L | RSU₹0.7L – ₹2L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹16.8L – ₹32L | RSU₹1.4L – ₹3.9L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹29.4L – ₹56.7L | RSU₹2.4L – ₹6.8L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
What Customer Success Managers actually earn at Zomato in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹4.7L – ₹8.7L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.2L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹8.4L – ₹15.8L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.3L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹14.7L – ₹27.3L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.5L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹33.6L – ₹61.4L | RSU₹0.5L – ₹1.2L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Cybersecuritys at Zomato India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹14.7L – ₹25.8L | RSU₹1.8L – ₹4.6L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹29.4L – ₹56.7L | RSU₹3.6L – ₹10.2L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹52.5L – ₹105L | RSU₹6.3L – ₹18.9L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹84L – ₹157.5L | RSU₹10.3L – ₹28.4L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Data Scientists at Zomato India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹10.5L – ₹18.4L | RSU₹1.1L – ₹2.6L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹21L – ₹42L | RSU₹1.9L – ₹5.9L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹36.8L – ₹76.2L | RSU₹3.4L – ₹10.7L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹57.8L – ₹112.9L | RSU₹5.4L – ₹15.8L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for DevOps / SREs at Zomato India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹14.7L – ₹25.8L | RSU₹1.8L – ₹4.6L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹29.4L – ₹56.7L | RSU₹3.6L – ₹10.2L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹52.5L – ₹105L | RSU₹6.3L – ₹18.9L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹84L – ₹157.5L | RSU₹10.3L – ₹28.4L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Engineering Managers at Zomato India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹6.3L – ₹12.6L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.7L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹12.6L – ₹23.1L | RSU₹0.6L – ₹1.4L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹21L – ₹39.4L | RSU₹0.9L – ₹2.4L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
What Finance Managers actually earn at Zomato in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹6.3L – ₹12.6L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹12.6L – ₹25.2L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.5L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹23.1L – ₹45.7L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.9L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
What Frontend Developers actually earn at Zomato in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹10.5L – ₹19.9L | RSU₹1L – ₹2.8L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹18.9L – ₹35.7L | RSU₹1.8L – ₹5L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹36.8L – ₹68.3L | RSU₹3.6L – ₹9.6L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹57.8L – ₹102.4L | RSU₹5.6L – ₹14.3L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Zomato's pay bands for HR Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹10.5L – ₹19.9L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.8L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹18.9L – ₹35.7L | RSU₹0.5L – ₹1.4L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹47.2L – ₹86.6L | RSU₹1.3L – ₹3.4L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Zomato's pay bands for Legal Counsels in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹6.3L – ₹12.6L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹12.6L – ₹25.2L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.5L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹23.1L – ₹45.7L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.9L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹36.8L – ₹70.9L | RSU₹0.5L – ₹1.4L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Zomato's pay bands for Marketing Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹6.3L – ₹11.6L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.5L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹12.6L – ₹25.2L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹1L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹23.1L – ₹49.3L | RSU₹0.6L – ₹2L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹52.5L – ₹105L | RSU₹1.4L – ₹4.2L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
What ML Engineers actually earn at Zomato in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹15L – ₹37L | RSU₹3L – ₹7L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹29L – ₹84L | RSU₹5L – ₹15L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹53L – ₹158L | RSU₹10L – ₹28L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹84L – ₹231L | RSU₹15L – ₹42L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹105L – ₹294L | RSU₹19L – ₹53L/yr |
Role
Zomato's pay bands for Operations Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹8L – ₹21L | RSU₹1L – ₹1L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹15L – ₹42L | RSU₹1L – ₹1L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹26L – ₹79L | RSU₹1L – ₹2L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹42L – ₹116L | RSU₹1L – ₹2L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹58L – ₹168L | RSU₹1L – ₹3L/yr |
Role
Total CTC ranges for QA Engineers at Zomato India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹6.3L – ₹12.6L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.7L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹12.6L – ₹23.1L | RSU₹0.6L – ₹1.4L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹21L – ₹39.4L | RSU₹0.9L – ₹2.4L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹33.6L – ₹61.4L | RSU₹1.4L – ₹3.7L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + ESOP strike price + vesting + buyback/liquidity clarity. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Sales / Account Executives at Zomato India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹4L – ₹19L | RSU₹1L – ₹1L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹15L – ₹42L | RSU₹1L – ₹3L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹26L – ₹84L | RSU₹2L – ₹5L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹47L – ₹147L | RSU₹3L – ₹9L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹74L – ₹231L | RSU₹4L – ₹14L/yr |
Role
Zomato's pay bands for UX Designers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹4L – ₹25L | RSU₹1L – ₹3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹17L – ₹47L | RSU₹2L – ₹6L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹29L – ₹84L | RSU₹3L – ₹10L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹47L – ₹126L | RSU₹6L – ₹15L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹63L – ₹158L | RSU₹8L – ₹19L/yr |
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