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Akamai compensation in India (2026)
| Role | Experience | Base | Joining bonus | Performance bonus | Stocks | Total year 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Software Engineer | 10+ yrs | ₹46L – ₹58L | — | ₹4L – ₹7L | ₹20L – ₹38L | ₹70L – ₹1.03Cr |
| Senior Software Engineer I | 4-7 yrs | ₹26L – ₹33L | — | ₹2L – ₹4L | ₹6L – ₹13L | ₹35L – ₹50L |
| Senior Software Engineer II | 7-10 yrs | ₹36L – ₹49.5L | — | ₹3L – ₹5.5L | ₹14L – ₹28L | ₹53L – ₹79L |
| Software Engineer | 0-2 yrs | ₹14L – ₹19L | — | ₹75,000 – ₹2.5L | ₹1.3L – ₹5L | ₹17L – ₹26L |
| Software Engineer II | 2-4 yrs | ₹18L – ₹24L | — | ₹80,000 – ₹3L | ₹3.6L – ₹8L | ₹24L – ₹35L |
Stock vesting: 25%/yr over 4 yrs or 33%/yr over 3 yrs, 1-yr cliff
Benefits and reimbursements: Health insurance (family), wellness/fitness, home-office setup
Compensation figures are curated by FAANGPlus from offers and verified reports. Data last updated: 2026-10-13.