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Intel compensation in India (2026)
| Role | Experience | Base | Joining bonus | Performance bonus | Stocks | Total year 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Principal Eng (Grade 11) | 10+ yrs | ₹1.52Cr – ₹1.87Cr | — | ₹50L – ₹63L | ₹63L – ₹78L | ₹2.65Cr – ₹3.28Cr |
| Senior Staff Eng (Grade 9) | 8+ yrs | ₹60L – ₹85L | — | ₹0 – ₹8.5L | ₹9L – ₹14L | ₹69L – ₹1.08Cr |
| Software Engineer Grade 3 | 0-2 yrs | ₹12L – ₹25L | — | ₹38,000 – ₹1.5L | ₹0 – ₹2.5L | ₹13L – ₹29L |
| Software Engineer Grade 5 | 2-5 yrs | ₹17L – ₹21L | — | ₹0 – ₹1.5L | ₹50,000 – ₹3.5L | ₹18L – ₹26L |
| Software Engineer Grade 6 | 5-8 yrs | ₹27L – ₹32L | ₹2L – ₹4L | ₹0 – ₹1.5L | ₹2L – ₹6.5L | ₹31L – ₹44L |
| Software Engineer Grade 7 | 8+ yrs | ₹32L – ₹43L | — | ₹1.1L – ₹5L | ₹6.5L – ₹11L | ₹41L – ₹59L |
| Staff Engineer (Grade 8) | 8+ yrs | ₹50L – ₹63L | — | ₹50,000 – ₹7L | ₹8L – ₹14L | ₹59L – ₹84L |
Stock vesting: 33%/yr over 3 yrs (quarterly) or 25%/yr over 4 yrs
Benefits and reimbursements: Health/life insurance, internet/phone, cab/transport (shuttle), wellness/fitness
Compensation figures are curated by FAANGPlus from offers and verified reports. Data last updated: 2026-10-13.