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American Express compensation in India (2026)
| Role | Experience | Base | Joining bonus | Performance bonus | Stocks | Total year 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Software Engineer I (Band 35) | 8+ yrs | ₹43L – ₹49L | — | ₹2.5L – ₹5.5L | ₹0 | ₹47L – ₹55L |
| Senior Software Engineer II | 8+ yrs | ₹44L – ₹55L | — | ₹5.5L – ₹7L | ₹0 | ₹50L – ₹62L |
| Software Engineer I (Band 30) | 0-2 yrs | ₹14L – ₹22L | — | ₹0 – ₹2L | ₹0 | ₹14L – ₹24L |
| Software Engineer II | 2-5 yrs | ₹19L – ₹26L | — | ₹0 – ₹3L | ₹0 | ₹20L – ₹27L |
| Software Engineer III | 5-8 yrs | ₹26L – ₹33L | — | ₹0 – ₹4L | ₹0 | ₹26L – ₹37L |
Benefits and reimbursements: Free meals, health insurance (self+family, 100% premium), cab/transport, wellness/fitness
Compensation figures are curated by FAANGPlus from offers and verified reports. Data last updated: 2026-10-13.
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