How Much Does a Software Developer I Make in India? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Developer I in India is $12,408, with an hourly rate of $6, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $10,494 to $15,533, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH   $10,494
50TH(Median)   $12,408
75TH   $15,533
Software Developer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Software Developer I Salary $10,494 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Software Developer I Salary $12,408 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Software Developer I Salary $15,533 India April 22, 2025
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How Much Does a Software Developer I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025
$10,494
Average $12,408/year
$15,533
$875
Average $1,034/month
$1,294
$202
Average $239/week
$299
$5
Average $6/hour
$7
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $15,533 $1,294 $299 $7
Average $12,408 $1,034 $239 $6
25th Percentile $10,494 $875 $202 $5

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 $12,408 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $6, a monthly salary of about $1,034, and a weekly pay of around $239. 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 $662 - $705, while Intermediate make $672 - $713, Senior earn $690 - $727, Specialist earn $692 - $730, Expert can reach $696 - $732 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Software Developer I $692
Intermediate Level Software Developer I $700
Senior Level Software Developer I $715
Specialist Level Software Developer I $718
Expert Level Software Developer I $719
$692 0 yr
$700 < 2 yrs
$715 2-4 yrs
$718 5-8 yrs
$719 > 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 $13,447 per year, while Kanpur offers $11,589, and Jaipur pays around $11,267 annually.

Mumbai
$13,447
Kanpur
$11,589
Jaipur
$11,267
Lucknow
$10,869
Indore
$10,614
Nagpur
$10,385

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 $6,883. And a Software Developer I earns an average annual salary of $12,408.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Software Engineer I
$4,716
$9,803
Web Applications Developer I
$4,267
$9,444
Commercial Software Engineer I
$4,970
$10,085
Software Systems Engineer I
$4,889
$9,709