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GitHub compensation in India (2026)
| Role | Experience | Base | Joining bonus | Performance bonus | Stocks | Total year 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Software Engineer (E4) | 5-8 yrs | ₹38L – ₹50L | — | ₹3.5L – ₹7L | ₹15L – ₹28L | ₹57L – ₹85L |
| Software Engineer (E2) | 0-2 yrs | ₹18L – ₹28L | — | ₹1.5L – ₹3.5L | ₹3L – ₹8L | ₹24L – ₹40L |
| Software Engineer II (E3) | 2-5 yrs | ₹28L – ₹38L | — | ₹2.5L – ₹5L | ₹8L – ₹15L | ₹40L – ₹58L |
| Staff Software Engineer (E5) | 8+ yrs | ₹50L – ₹65L | — | ₹5L – ₹9L | ₹25L – ₹45L | ₹80L – ₹1.19Cr |
Stock vesting: 25%/yr over 4 yrs
Benefits and reimbursements: Health insurance (family), wellness/fitness, learning stipend, home-office setup
Compensation figures are curated by FAANGPlus from offers and verified reports. Data last updated: 2026-07-20.