Visa — salaries, ratings & referrals in India
Employee rating: 3.8. Work-life balance: 3.8.
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Visa compensation in India (2026)
| Role | Experience | Base | Joining bonus | Performance bonus | Stocks | Total year 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L3 (Associate Software Engineer) | 0-2 yrs | ₹15L – ₹19L | — | ₹0 – ₹50,000 | ₹1L – ₹3.5L | ₹19L – ₹23L |
| L4 (Software Engineer) | 2-5 yrs | ₹17L – ₹20L | — | ₹0 – ₹2L | ₹1.5L – ₹6L | ₹20L – ₹29L |
| L5 (Senior Software Engineer) | 5-8 yrs | ₹29L – ₹35L | — | ₹0 – ₹4.5L | ₹2L – ₹6L | ₹32L – ₹45L |
| L6 (Staff Software Engineer) | 8+ yrs | ₹44L – ₹51L | — | ₹6.5L – ₹8L | ₹4L – ₹9L | ₹55L – ₹68L |
| L7 (Senior Staff Software Engineer) | 8+ yrs | ₹55L – ₹70L | — | ₹0 – ₹7.5L | ₹4L – ₹9L | ₹60L – ₹86L |
| L8 (Lead Software Engineer) | 8+ yrs | ₹75L – ₹95L | — | ₹11L – ₹14L | ₹25L – ₹32L | ₹1.1Cr – ₹1.4Cr |
| L9 (Chief Software Engineer) | 10+ yrs | ₹1.09Cr – ₹1.34Cr | — | ₹17L – ₹22L | ₹25L – ₹32L | ₹1.51Cr – ₹1.86Cr |
Stock vesting: 33/33/34 over 3 years
Benefits and reimbursements: Free meals (subsidised), health/life insurance, 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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