Apple salary in India
Apple India salary 2026: SWE entry ₹30–44 LPA, mid ₹50–80 LPA, senior ₹85–140 LPA. ML Engineer entry ₹20–51 LPA. Apple Silicon / Apple Intelligence Bengaluru campus RSU guide.
Software Engineer at Apple
Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.
| Level | Total CTC | Base | Equity | Confidence | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | 30 to 44 LPA | Not reported | 7 to 14 | Reported | 2026-05-08 |
| Mid | 50 to 80 LPA | Not reported | 14 to 30 | Reported | 2026-05-08 |
| Senior | 85 to 140 LPA | Not reported | 30 to 65 | Reported | 2026-05-08 |
Negotiation note. Software Engineer Senior: ICT5, level calibration is the primary lever (ICT4 vs ICT5 = ~₹35-50L gap). Silicon/AI orgs pay top of band.
Peer median for Global Tech (FAANG+) at this level is 75 to 125 LPA, across 20 companies.
ML Engineer at Apple
Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.
| Level | Total CTC | Base | Equity | Confidence | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | 20.3 to 50.8 LPA | Not reported | 3.7 to 9.1 | Reported | 2026-05-08 |
| Mid | 40.6 to 116 LPA | Not reported | 7.3 to 20.9 | Reported | 2026-05-08 |
| Senior | 72.5 to 217.5 LPA | Not reported | 13 to 39.1 | Reported | 2026-05-08 |
| Lead | 116 to 319 LPA | Not reported | 21 to 57 | Reported | 2026-05-08 |
| Executive | 145 to 406 LPA | Not reported | 26 to 73 | Reported | 2026-05-08 |
Peer median for Global Tech (FAANG+) at this level is 155 to 434 LPA, across 7 companies.
Firmware Engineer at Apple
Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.
| Level | Total CTC | Base | Equity | Confidence | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | 16 to 43.5 LPA | Not reported | 2.2 to 6.1 | Reported | 2026-05-08 |
| Mid | 29 to 79.8 LPA | Not reported | 4.1 to 11.2 | Reported | 2026-05-08 |
| Senior | 55 to 145 LPA | Not reported | 7.7 to 20.3 | Reported | 2026-05-08 |
| Lead | 116 to 217.5 LPA | 55.4 to 152.3 | 14.2 to 39.1 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."
Product Manager at Apple
Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.
| Level | Total CTC | Base | Equity | Confidence | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | 20 to 46.4 LPA | Not reported | 2.8 to 6.5 | Reported | 2026-05-08 |
| Mid | 36.2 to 101.5 LPA | Not reported | 5.1 to 14.2 | Reported | 2026-05-08 |
| Senior | 65.2 to 188.5 LPA | Not reported | 9.1 to 26.4 | Reported | 2026-05-08 |
| Lead | 102 to 261 LPA | Not reported | 14 to 37 | Reported | 2026-05-08 |
| Executive | 138 to 363 LPA | Not reported | 19 to 51 | Reported | 2026-05-08 |
Peer median for Global Tech (FAANG+) at this level is 138 to 363 LPA, across 6 companies.
Data Engineer at Apple
Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.
| Level | Total CTC | Base | Equity | Confidence | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | 14.5 to 25.4 LPA | 7.5 to 18.8 | 1.4 to 3.6 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Mid | 27.9 to 38 LPA | 18.1 to 24.7 | None reported | Reported | 2026-05-08 |
| Senior | 50.8 to 105.2 LPA | 24.8 to 77.8 | 4.7 to 14.7 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Lead | 79.8 to 155.9 LPA | 39.7 to 115.4 | 7.5 to 21.8 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."
Operations at Apple
Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.
| Level | Total CTC | Base | Equity | Confidence | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | 11.6 to 29 LPA | Not reported | 0.2 to 0.6 | Reported | 2026-05-08 |
| Mid | 20.3 to 58 LPA | Not reported | 0.4 to 1.2 | Reported | 2026-05-08 |
| Senior | 36.2 to 108.8 LPA | Not reported | 0.7 to 2.2 | Reported | 2026-05-08 |
| Executive | 79.8 to 155.9 LPA | 41.8 to 121.6 | 1.1 to 3.1 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + variable payout + city/region/team scope + allowances. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."
Program Manager at Apple
Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.
| Level | Total CTC | Base | Equity | Confidence | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | 14.5 to 31.9 LPA | Not reported | 1.4 to 3.2 | Reported | 2026-05-08 |
| Mid | 26.1 to 72.5 LPA | Not reported | 2.6 to 7.2 | Reported | 2026-05-08 |
| Senior | 50.8 to 137.8 LPA | Not reported | 5.1 to 13.8 | Reported | 2026-05-08 |
| Lead | 80 to 203 LPA | Not reported | 8 to 20 | Reported | 2026-05-08 |
| Executive | 109 to 261 LPA | Not reported | 11 to 26 | Reported | 2026-05-08 |
Peer median for Global Tech (FAANG+) at this level is 116 to 279 LPA, across 11 companies.
AI Engineer at Apple
Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.
| Level | Total CTC | Base | Equity | Confidence | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | 20.3 to 35.5 LPA | 9.9 to 24.9 | 2.6 to 6.4 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Mid | 40.6 to 78.3 LPA | 19.2 to 54.8 | 4.9 to 14.1 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Senior | 72.5 to 145 LPA | 33.9 to 101.5 | 8.7 to 26.1 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Lead | 116 to 217.5 LPA | 55.4 to 152.3 | 14.2 to 39.1 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."
Backend Developer at Apple
Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.
| Level | Total CTC | Base | Equity | Confidence | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | 14.5 to 27.6 LPA | 7.3 to 20.4 | 1.4 to 3.9 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Mid | 26.1 to 49.3 LPA | 13.1 to 36.4 | 2.5 to 6.9 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Senior | 50.8 to 94.3 LPA | 25.7 to 69.8 | 4.9 to 13.2 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Lead | 79.8 to 141.4 LPA | 41.2 to 104.6 | 7.8 to 19.8 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."
Business Analyst at Apple
Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.
| Level | Total CTC | Base | Equity | Confidence | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | 8.7 to 17.4 LPA | 4.7 to 14.3 | 0.3 to 1.1 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Mid | 17.4 to 31.9 LPA | 9.8 to 26.1 | 0.7 to 1.9 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Senior | 29 to 54.4 LPA | 16.2 to 44.6 | 1.2 to 3.3 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Lead | 46.4 to 84.8 LPA | 26.2 to 69.5 | 1.9 to 5.1 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."
Cloud Engineer at Apple
Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.
| Level | Total CTC | Base | Equity | Confidence | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | 20.3 to 35.5 LPA | 9.9 to 24.9 | 2.6 to 6.4 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Mid | 40.6 to 78.3 LPA | 19.2 to 54.8 | 4.9 to 14.1 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Senior | 72.5 to 145 LPA | 33.9 to 101.5 | 8.7 to 26.1 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Lead | 116 to 217.5 LPA | 55.4 to 152.3 | 14.2 to 39.1 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."
Consultant at Apple
Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.
| Level | Total CTC | Base | Equity | Confidence | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | 7.2 to 13.8 LPA | 4.2 to 11.9 | 0.1 to 0.3 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Mid | 14.5 to 27.6 LPA | 8.5 to 23.7 | 0.2 to 0.5 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Senior | 26.1 to 53 LPA | 14.9 to 45.6 | 0.3 to 1.1 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."
Content Writer at Apple
Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.
| Level | Total CTC | Base | Equity | Confidence | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | 11.6 to 23.2 LPA | 6 to 18.1 | 0.9 to 2.8 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Mid | 23.2 to 44.2 LPA | 12.3 to 34.5 | 1.9 to 5.3 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Senior | 40.6 to 78.3 LPA | 21.4 to 61.1 | 3.3 to 9.4 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."
Customer Success Manager at Apple
Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.
| Level | Total CTC | Base | Equity | Confidence | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | 6.5 to 11.9 LPA | 3.8 to 10.3 | 0.1 to 0.2 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Mid | 11.6 to 21.8 LPA | 6.8 to 18.7 | 0.1 to 0.4 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Senior | 20.3 to 37.7 LPA | 12 to 32.4 | 0.3 to 0.8 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Executive | 46.4 to 84.8 LPA | 27.5 to 73 | 0.6 to 1.7 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."
Cybersecurity at Apple
Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.
| Level | Total CTC | Base | Equity | Confidence | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | 20.3 to 35.5 LPA | 9.9 to 24.9 | 2.6 to 6.4 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Mid | 40.6 to 78.3 LPA | 19.2 to 54.8 | 4.9 to 14.1 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Senior | 72.5 to 145 LPA | 33.9 to 101.5 | 8.7 to 26.1 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Lead | 116 to 217.5 LPA | 55.4 to 152.3 | 14.2 to 39.1 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."
Data Analyst at Apple
Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.
| Level | Total CTC | Base | Equity | Confidence | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | 8.7 to 15.9 LPA | 5 to 13.4 | 0.3 to 1 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Mid | 14.5 to 27.6 LPA | 8.3 to 23.2 | 0.6 to 1.6 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Senior | 26.1 to 49.3 LPA | 14.9 to 41.4 | 1.1 to 2.9 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Lead | 40.6 to 74.7 LPA | 23.4 to 62.8 | 1.6 to 4.5 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."
Data Scientist at Apple
Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.
| Level | Total CTC | Base | Equity | Confidence | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | 14.5 to 25.4 LPA | 7.5 to 18.8 | 1.4 to 3.6 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Mid | 29 to 58 LPA | 14.3 to 42.9 | 2.7 to 8.1 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Senior | 50.8 to 105.2 LPA | 24.8 to 77.8 | 4.7 to 14.7 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Lead | 79.8 to 155.9 LPA | 39.7 to 115.4 | 7.5 to 21.8 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."
Peer median for Global Tech (FAANG+) at this level is 85 to 248 LPA, across 8 companies.
Design Engineer at Apple
Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.
| Level | Total CTC | Base | Equity | Confidence | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | 6.5 to 11.9 LPA | 3.8 to 10.3 | 0.1 to 0.2 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Mid | 11.6 to 21.8 LPA | 6.8 to 18.7 | 0.1 to 0.4 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Senior | 20.3 to 37.7 LPA | 12 to 32.4 | 0.3 to 0.8 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Lead | 31.9 to 59.5 LPA | 18.7 to 51.2 | 0.4 to 1.2 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."
DevOps / SRE at Apple
Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.
| Level | Total CTC | Base | Equity | Confidence | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | 20.3 to 35.5 LPA | 9.9 to 24.9 | 2.6 to 6.4 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Mid | 40.6 to 78.3 LPA | 19.2 to 54.8 | 4.9 to 14.1 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Senior | 72.5 to 145 LPA | 33.9 to 101.5 | 8.7 to 26.1 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Lead | 116 to 217.5 LPA | 55.4 to 152.3 | 14.2 to 39.1 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."
Peer median for Global Tech (FAANG+) at this level is 93 to 264 LPA, across 8 companies.
Embedded Engineer at Apple
Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.
| Level | Total CTC | Base | Equity | Confidence | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | 8.7 to 17.4 LPA | 4.7 to 14.3 | 0.3 to 1.1 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Mid | 17.4 to 31.9 LPA | 9.8 to 26.1 | 0.7 to 1.9 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Senior | 29 to 54.4 LPA | 16.2 to 44.6 | 1.2 to 3.3 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."
Engineering Manager at Apple
Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.
| Level | Total CTC | Base | Equity | Confidence | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 101.5 to 181.2 LPA | 52.1 to 134.1 | 9.9 to 25.3 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."
Finance Manager at Apple
Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.
| Level | Total CTC | Base | Equity | Confidence | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | 8.7 to 17.4 LPA | 4.7 to 13.9 | 0.1 to 0.3 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Mid | 17.4 to 34.8 LPA | 9.3 to 27.9 | 0.2 to 0.7 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Senior | 31.9 to 63 LPA | 17.1 to 50.4 | 0.4 to 1.3 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."
Frontend Developer at Apple
Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.
| Level | Total CTC | Base | Equity | Confidence | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | 14.5 to 27.6 LPA | 7.3 to 20.4 | 1.4 to 3.9 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Mid | 26.1 to 49.3 LPA | 13.1 to 36.4 | 2.5 to 6.9 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Senior | 50.8 to 94.3 LPA | 25.7 to 69.8 | 4.9 to 13.2 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Lead | 79.8 to 141.4 LPA | 41.2 to 104.6 | 7.8 to 19.8 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."
HR Manager at Apple
Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.
| Level | Total CTC | Base | Equity | Confidence | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | 14.5 to 27.6 LPA | 8.1 to 22.6 | 0.4 to 1.1 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Senior | 26.1 to 49.3 LPA | 14.6 to 40.5 | 0.7 to 2 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Executive | 65.2 to 119.6 LPA | 36.8 to 98.1 | 1.8 to 4.8 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."
Legal Counsel at Apple
Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.
| Level | Total CTC | Base | Equity | Confidence | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | 8.7 to 17.4 LPA | 4.7 to 13.9 | 0.1 to 0.3 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Mid | 17.4 to 34.8 LPA | 9.3 to 27.9 | 0.2 to 0.7 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Senior | 31.9 to 63 LPA | 17.1 to 50.4 | 0.4 to 1.3 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Lead | 50.8 to 97.9 LPA | 27.4 to 78.3 | 0.7 to 2 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."
Marketing Manager at Apple
Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.
| Level | Total CTC | Base | Equity | Confidence | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | 8.7 to 15.9 LPA | 4.3 to 11.4 | 0.2 to 0.6 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Mid | 17.4 to 34.8 LPA | 8.3 to 25.1 | 0.5 to 1.4 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Senior | 31.9 to 68.2 LPA | 15 to 49.1 | 0.8 to 2.7 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Executive | 72.5 to 145 LPA | 34.8 to 104.4 | 1.9 to 5.8 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."
QA Engineer at Apple
Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.
| Level | Total CTC | Base | Equity | Confidence | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | 8.7 to 17.4 LPA | 4.7 to 14.3 | 0.3 to 1.1 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Mid | 17.4 to 31.9 LPA | 9.8 to 26.1 | 0.7 to 1.9 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Senior | 29 to 54.4 LPA | 16.2 to 44.6 | 1.2 to 3.3 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Lead | 46.4 to 84.8 LPA | 26.2 to 69.5 | 1.9 to 5.1 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."
Sales / Account Executive at Apple
Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.
| Level | Total CTC | Base | Equity | Confidence | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | 10.2 to 18.1 LPA | 4.2 to 10.9 | 0.3 to 0.7 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Mid | 20.3 to 39.1 LPA | 8.2 to 23.5 | 0.5 to 1.6 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Senior | 36.2 to 76.1 LPA | 14.2 to 45.7 | 0.9 to 3 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Executive | 101.5 to 210.2 LPA | 40.1 to 126.1 | 2.7 to 8.4 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + OTE realism + quota attainment + accelerator terms. HR posture: "This role is incentive-heavy; fixed salary has limited flexibility."
Tech Lead at Apple
Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.
| Level | Total CTC | Base | Equity | Confidence | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid | 72.5 to 145 LPA | 33.9 to 101.5 | 8.7 to 26.1 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Lead | 116 to 217.5 LPA | 55.4 to 152.3 | 14.2 to 39.1 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
| Executive | 145 to 275.5 LPA | 68.9 to 192.9 | 17.7 to 49.6 | Reported | 2026-05-09 |
Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."
UX Designer at Apple
Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.
| Level | Total CTC | Base | Equity | Confidence | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | 6 to 35 LPA | Not reported | 1 to 4 | Reported | 2026-05-08 |
| Mid | 23 to 65 LPA | Not reported | 3 to 8 | Reported | 2026-05-08 |
| Senior | 41 to 116 LPA | Not reported | 5 to 14 | Reported | 2026-05-08 |
| Lead | 65 to 174 LPA | Not reported | 8 to 21 | Reported | 2026-05-08 |
| Executive | 87 to 218 LPA | Not reported | 10 to 26 | Reported | 2026-05-08 |
Peer median for Global Tech (FAANG+) at this level is 93 to 233 LPA, across 5 companies.
Apple snapshot
- Scale
- ~3,500+ employees in India (Bengaluru, Hyderabad). Apple India revenue growing ~30% YoY on iPhone market share. Global headcount ~160,000.
- Products
- Apple Silicon / SoC (A-series, M-series), Apple Intelligence / Foundation Models, Apple Maps (India ML and routing team), iCloud / Services backend, App Store and Apple Pay infrastructure
- Interview notes
- Interview process: ~6-8 rounds including coding (medium-hard LeetCode), system design, and domain-specific rounds (firmware, ML, hardware if applicable). ICT level calibration is the primary salary lever: push for ICT2 over ICT1 at entry. Apple weights writing and communication skills alongside technical ability.
Read the Apple interview guide
Frequently asked questions
How much does Apple pay a Software Engineer in India?
Apple pays Software Engineers in India ₹30L–₹140L total CTC as of 2026, spanning entry through senior level (25th–90th percentile of reported offers).
How much does a fresher / entry-level (SDE-1) Software Engineer earn at Apple?
At the fresher / entry-level (sde-1) band, Apple Software Engineers in India take home ₹30L–₹44L total CTC (2026 data, Levels.fyi (Apple India ICT2 / new-grad)).
How much does a mid-level (SDE-2) Software Engineer earn at Apple?
At the mid-level (sde-2) band, Apple Software Engineers in India take home ₹50L–₹80L total CTC (2026 data, Levels.fyi (Apple India ICT3-ICT4)).
What is the senior (SDE-3+) Software Engineer salary at Apple?
Senior (SDE-3+) Software Engineers at Apple earn ₹85L–₹140L total CTC in India (2026). Source: Levels.fyi (ICT5).
Apple ML Engineer salary — what's the 2026 range?
Total CTC for a ML Engineer at Apple ranges ₹20.3L to ₹406L in 2026 (entry–executive, 25th–90th percentile).
Apple fresher / entry-level (SDE-1) ML Engineer: what's the pay in 2026?
Apple's fresher / entry-level (sde-1) ML Engineers see ₹20.3L–₹50.8L total CTC in 2026, per Levels.fyi (Apple India ML ICT2).
Apple mid-level (SDE-2) ML Engineer: what's the pay in 2026?
Apple's mid-level (sde-2) ML Engineers see ₹40.6L–₹116L total CTC in 2026, per Levels.fyi (Apple India ML ICT3-ICT4).
Apple senior (SDE-3+) ML Engineer: what's the pay in 2026?
Apple's senior (sde-3+) ML Engineers see ₹72.5L–₹217.5L total CTC in 2026, per Levels.fyi (Apple India ML ICT5).
How much does a lead ML Engineer earn at Apple?
At the lead band, Apple ML Engineers in India take home ₹116L–₹319L total CTC (2026 data, Aggregated compensation research (AmbitionBox, Glassdoor)).
What is the manager ML Engineer salary at Apple?
Manager ML Engineers at Apple earn ₹145L–₹406L total CTC in India (2026). Source: Aggregated compensation research (AmbitionBox, Glassdoor).
How much does Apple pay a Firmware Engineer in India?
Apple pays Firmware Engineers in India ₹16L–₹217.5L total CTC as of 2026, spanning entry through lead level (25th–90th percentile of reported offers).
Apple fresher / entry-level (SDE-1) Firmware Engineer: what's the pay in 2026?
Apple's fresher / entry-level (sde-1) Firmware Engineers see ₹16L–₹43.5L total CTC in 2026, per Levels.fyi (Apple India hardware/firmware ICT2).
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