Salary Guide · India 2026
BYJU'S is India's largest EdTech company and was once the world's most valuable EdTech startup at $22B. Following a 2023-2024 financial crisis, restructuring, and founder legal challenges, the company operates a much-reduced but active platform. Salary ranges below are sourced from AmbitionBox, Glassdoor, and Levels.fyi and reflect total CTC (base + variable + equity) at the 25th–90th percentile of reported offers in India.
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Total CTC ranges for Software Engineers at BYJU'S India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹7L – ₹12L | ESOP₹0.5L – ₹2L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹14L – ₹22L | ESOP₹1L – ₹3L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹22L – ₹36L | ESOP₹2L – ₹6L/yr |
Post-2024 BYJU's reset; ESOP value highly discounted.
Data sources: AmbitionBox, Glassdoor India, Levels.fyi, and public DRHP/IPO filings where applicable. Ranges represent the 25th–90th percentile of reported total CTC (base + variable + annual equity value) in Indian cities. Individual offers vary by negotiation, team, location, and joining year. These figures are market reference data, not a guarantee of any specific offer. Verify with current offer letters and recruiter disclosures.