As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Developer I in India is ₹ 9,04,290, with an hourly rate of ₹ 435, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 7,64,790 to ₹ 11,31,990, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 7,64,790
50TH(Median)   ₹ 9,04,290
75TH   ₹ 11,31,990
Software Developer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Software Developer I Salary ₹ 7,64,790 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Software Developer I Salary ₹ 9,04,290 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Software Developer I Salary ₹ 11,31,990 India April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Software Developer I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Software Developer I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Software Developer I is about ₹ 9,04,290 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 435, a monthly salary of about ₹ 75,358, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 17,390. Click the switch button below to see more details about Software Developer I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Software Developer Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Software Developer I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 48,248 - ₹ 51,381, while Intermediate make ₹ 48,953 - ₹ 51,942, Senior earn ₹ 50,274 - ₹ 52,994, Specialist earn ₹ 50,450 - ₹ 53,205, Expert can reach ₹ 50,714 - ₹ 53,345 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Software Developer I ₹ 50,450
Intermediate Level Software Developer I ₹ 51,030
Senior Level Software Developer I ₹ 52,083
Specialist Level Software Developer I ₹ 52,293
Expert Level Software Developer I ₹ 52,433
₹ 50,450 0 yr
₹ 51,030 < 2 yrs
₹ 52,083 2-4 yrs
₹ 52,293 5-8 yrs
₹ 52,433 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 94%
Intermediate Level 94%
Senior Level 94%
Specialist Level 94%
Expert Level 94%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in India for Software Developer I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Software Developer I are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 9,80,017 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 8,44,617, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 8,21,134 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Software Engineer I or Software Developer I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Software Engineer I makes less than a Software Developer I. A Software Engineer I earns an average annual salary of ₹ 5,01,637. And a Software Developer I earns an average annual salary of ₹ 9,04,290.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Software Engineer I
₹ 3,43,671
₹ 7,14,431
Web Applications Developer I
₹ 3,10,982
₹ 6,88,272
Commercial Software Engineer I
₹ 3,62,210
₹ 7,34,982
Software Systems Engineer I
₹ 3,56,269
₹ 7,07,540