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Zscaler compensation in India (2026)
| Role | Experience | Base | Joining bonus | Performance bonus | Stocks | Total year 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Software Engineer | 0-2 yrs | ₹14L – ₹19L | — | ₹1L – ₹2.5L | ₹2L – ₹5L | ₹17L – ₹26L |
| Principal Software Engineer | 10+ yrs | ₹44L – ₹54L | — | ₹3.5L – ₹6.5L | ₹18L – ₹34L | ₹65L – ₹94L |
| Senior Software Engineer | 4-7 yrs | ₹28L – ₹38L | — | ₹2L – ₹4.5L | ₹10L – ₹20L | ₹40L – ₹62L |
| Software Engineer | 2-4 yrs | ₹20L – ₹28L | — | ₹1.5L – ₹3.5L | ₹5L – ₹11L | ₹26L – ₹42L |
| Staff Software Engineer | 7-10 yrs | ₹36L – ₹46L | — | ₹3L – ₹5.5L | ₹14L – ₹26L | ₹53L – ₹77L |
Stock vesting: 25%/yr over 4 yrs, 1-yr cliff
Benefits and reimbursements: Health insurance (family), wellness/fitness, internet/phone
Compensation figures are curated by FAANGPlus from offers and verified reports. Data last updated: 2026-07-20.
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