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Salary guide · India 2026 · verified 2026-07

Netflix salary in India

Netflix India salary 2026: SWE mid ₹65–95 LPA, senior ₹95–160 LPA. Netflix RSU (NFLX listed). Premium streaming tech team opened 2024. Bengaluru CTC guide.

Notice period60 days
Roles covered28
8.1 to 14.9 LPA total CTC
Base4.9 to 13.1 LPA
EquityNone reported
Verified2026-05-09

Software Engineer at Netflix

Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry8.1 to 14.9 LPA4.9 to 13.1None reportedReported2026-05-09
Mid65 to 95 LPANot reported25 to 50Reported2026-05-07
Senior95 to 160 LPANot reported50 to 100Reported2026-05-07

Peer median for Global Tech (FAANG+) at this level is 75 to 125 LPA, across 20 companies.

AI Engineer at Netflix

Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry25.2 to 44.1 LPA14.8 to 37None reportedReported2026-05-09
Mid50.4 to 97.2 LPA28.6 to 81.7None reportedReported2026-05-09
Senior90 to 180 LPA50.4 to 151.2None reportedReported2026-05-09
Lead144 to 270 LPA82.5 to 226.8None reportedReported2026-05-09

Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."

Backend Developer at Netflix

Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry18 to 34.2 LPA10.2 to 28.7None reportedReported2026-05-09
Mid32.4 to 61.2 LPA18.5 to 51.4None reportedReported2026-05-09
Senior63 to 117 LPA36.2 to 98.3None reportedReported2026-05-09
Lead99 to 175.5 LPA57.9 to 147.4None reportedReported2026-05-09

Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."

Business Analyst at Netflix

Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry7 to 32 LPANot reportedNone reportedReported2026-05-08
Mid22 to 58 LPANot reportedNone reportedReported2026-05-08
Senior36 to 99 LPANot reportedNone reportedReported2026-05-08
Lead58 to 153 LPANot reportedNone reportedReported2026-05-08
Executive81 to 216 LPANot reportedNone reportedReported2026-05-08

Cloud Engineer at Netflix

Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry25.2 to 44.1 LPA14.8 to 37None reportedReported2026-05-09
Mid50.4 to 97.2 LPA28.6 to 81.7None reportedReported2026-05-09
Senior90 to 180 LPA50.4 to 151.2None reportedReported2026-05-09
Lead144 to 270 LPA82.5 to 226.8None reportedReported2026-05-09

Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."

Consultant at Netflix

Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry9 to 17.1 LPA5.4 to 15.1None reportedReported2026-05-09
Mid18 to 34.2 LPA10.7 to 30.1None reportedReported2026-05-09
Senior32.4 to 65.7 LPA18.9 to 57.8None reportedReported2026-05-09

Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + project allocation + variable pay + onsite opportunity. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."

Content Writer at Netflix

Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry14.4 to 28.8 LPA8.3 to 25.1None reportedReported2026-05-09
Mid28.8 to 54.9 LPA17 to 47.8None reportedReported2026-05-09
Senior50.4 to 97.2 LPA29.6 to 84.6None reportedReported2026-05-09

Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."

Customer Success Manager at Netflix

Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry8.1 to 14.9 LPA4.9 to 13.1None reportedReported2026-05-09
Mid14.4 to 27 LPA8.7 to 23.7None reportedReported2026-05-09
Senior25.2 to 46.8 LPA15.2 to 41.2None reportedReported2026-05-09
Executive57.6 to 105.3 LPA34.9 to 92.6None reportedReported2026-05-09

Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."

Cybersecurity at Netflix

Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry25.2 to 44.1 LPA14.8 to 37None reportedReported2026-05-09
Mid50.4 to 97.2 LPA28.6 to 81.7None reportedReported2026-05-09
Senior90 to 180 LPA50.4 to 151.2None reportedReported2026-05-09
Lead144 to 270 LPA82.5 to 226.8None reportedReported2026-05-09

Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."

Data Analyst at Netflix

Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry7 to 29 LPANot reportedNone reportedReported2026-05-08
Mid18 to 50 LPANot reportedNone reportedReported2026-05-08
Senior32 to 90 LPANot reportedNone reportedReported2026-05-08
Lead50 to 135 LPANot reportedNone reportedReported2026-05-08
Executive72 to 180 LPANot reportedNone reportedReported2026-05-08

Data Engineer at Netflix

Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry18 to 31.5 LPA10.6 to 26.5None reportedReported2026-05-09
Mid36 to 72 LPA20.1 to 60.5None reportedReported2026-05-09
Senior63 to 130.5 LPA34.9 to 109.6None reportedReported2026-05-09
Lead99 to 193.5 LPA55.9 to 162.5None reportedReported2026-05-09

Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."

Data Scientist at Netflix

Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry18 to 31.5 LPA10.6 to 26.5None reportedReported2026-05-09
Mid36 to 72 LPA20.1 to 60.5None reportedReported2026-05-09
Senior63 to 130.5 LPA34.9 to 109.6None reportedReported2026-05-09
Lead99 to 193.5 LPA55.9 to 162.5None reportedReported2026-05-09

Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + 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 Netflix

Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry8.1 to 14.9 LPA4.9 to 13.1None reportedReported2026-05-09
Mid14.4 to 27 LPA8.7 to 23.7None reportedReported2026-05-09
Senior25.2 to 46.8 LPA15.2 to 41.2None reportedReported2026-05-09
Lead39.6 to 73.8 LPA23.8 to 64.9None reportedReported2026-05-09

Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."

DevOps / SRE at Netflix

Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry25.2 to 44.1 LPA14.8 to 37None reportedReported2026-05-09
Mid50.4 to 97.2 LPA28.6 to 81.7None reportedReported2026-05-09
Senior90 to 180 LPA50.4 to 151.2None reportedReported2026-05-09
Lead144 to 270 LPA82.5 to 226.8None reportedReported2026-05-09

Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + 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.

Engineering Manager at Netflix

Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Lead126 to 225 LPA73.5 to 189None reportedReported2026-05-09

Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."

Finance Manager at Netflix

Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry10.8 to 21.6 LPA5.9 to 17.7None reportedReported2026-05-09
Mid21.6 to 43.2 LPA11.8 to 35.4None reportedReported2026-05-09
Senior39.6 to 78.3 LPA21.8 to 64.2None reportedReported2026-05-09

Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + bonus payout history + compliance/risk scope. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."

Frontend Developer at Netflix

Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry18 to 34.2 LPA10.2 to 28.7None reportedReported2026-05-09
Mid32.4 to 61.2 LPA18.5 to 51.4None reportedReported2026-05-09
Senior63 to 117 LPA36.2 to 98.3None reportedReported2026-05-09
Lead99 to 175.5 LPA57.9 to 147.4None reportedReported2026-05-09

Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."

HR Manager at Netflix

Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry18 to 34.2 LPA10.4 to 29None reportedReported2026-05-09
Senior32.4 to 61.2 LPA18.7 to 52None reportedReported2026-05-09
Executive81 to 148.5 LPA47.3 to 126.2None reportedReported2026-05-09

Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."

Marketing Manager at Netflix

Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry10.8 to 19.8 LPA5.6 to 14.9None reportedReported2026-05-09
Mid21.6 to 43.2 LPA10.8 to 32.4None reportedReported2026-05-09
Senior39.6 to 84.6 LPA19.4 to 63.5None reportedReported2026-05-09
Executive90 to 180 LPA45 to 135None reportedReported2026-05-09

Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."

ML Engineer at Netflix

Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry25.2 to 44.1 LPA14.8 to 37None reportedReported2026-05-09
Mid50.4 to 97.2 LPA28.6 to 81.7None reportedReported2026-05-09
Senior90 to 180 LPA50.4 to 151.2None reportedReported2026-05-09
Lead144 to 270 LPA82.5 to 226.8None reportedReported2026-05-09

Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + 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 124 to 330 LPA, across 10 companies.

Operations Manager at Netflix

Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry14.4 to 25.2 LPA8 to 20.2None reportedReported2026-05-09
Mid25.2 to 48.6 LPA13.6 to 38.9None reportedReported2026-05-09
Senior45 to 90 LPA24 to 72None reportedReported2026-05-09
Executive99 to 193.5 LPA53.2 to 154.8None reportedReported2026-05-09

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."

Product Manager at Netflix

Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry25 to 58 LPANot reportedNone reportedReported2026-05-08
Mid45 to 126 LPANot reportedNone reportedReported2026-05-08
Senior81 to 234 LPANot reportedNone reportedReported2026-05-08
Lead126 to 324 LPANot reportedNone reportedReported2026-05-08
Executive171 to 450 LPANot reportedNone reportedReported2026-05-08

Peer median for Global Tech (FAANG+) at this level is 133 to 351 LPA, across 6 companies.

Program Manager at Netflix

Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry18 to 40 LPANot reportedNone reportedReported2026-05-08
Mid32 to 90 LPANot reportedNone reportedReported2026-05-08
Senior63 to 171 LPANot reportedNone reportedReported2026-05-08
Lead99 to 252 LPANot reportedNone reportedReported2026-05-08
Executive135 to 324 LPANot reportedNone reportedReported2026-05-08

Peer median for Global Tech (FAANG+) at this level is 116 to 279 LPA, across 11 companies.

QA Engineer at Netflix

Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry10.8 to 21.6 LPA6.2 to 18.6None reportedReported2026-05-09
Mid21.6 to 39.6 LPA12.8 to 34None reportedReported2026-05-09
Senior36 to 67.5 LPA21.1 to 58None reportedReported2026-05-09
Lead57.6 to 105.3 LPA34.1 to 90.6None reportedReported2026-05-09

Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."

Sales / Account Executive at Netflix

Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry12.6 to 22.5 LPA5.5 to 14.2None reportedReported2026-05-09
Mid25.2 to 48.6 LPA10.7 to 30.6None reportedReported2026-05-09
Senior45 to 94.5 LPA18.6 to 59.5None reportedReported2026-05-09
Executive126 to 261 LPA52.3 to 164.4None reportedReported2026-05-09

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 Netflix

Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Mid90 to 180 LPA50.4 to 151.2None reportedReported2026-05-09
Lead144 to 270 LPA82.5 to 226.8None reportedReported2026-05-09
Executive180 to 342 LPA102.6 to 287.3None reportedReported2026-05-09

Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."

UX Designer at Netflix

Total CTC by level, in lakhs per annum. Base, variable and equity combined.

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry14.4 to 28.8 LPA8.3 to 25.1None reportedReported2026-05-09
Mid28.8 to 54.9 LPA17 to 47.8None reportedReported2026-05-09
Senior50.4 to 97.2 LPA29.6 to 84.6None reportedReported2026-05-09

Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + 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 46 to 116 LPA, across 9 companies.

Netflix snapshot

Scale
~50-100 engineers in India (Bengaluru). Netflix India is a tiny footprint: highly selective hiring. Global headcount ~12,000. Netflix India revenue ~$500M+.
Products
Netflix Streaming Platform (India), Content Discovery / Recommendation Engine, Netflix Originals (India), Netflix Games, Ad-Supported Tier (Netflix Basic with Ads)
Interview notes
Netflix pays SF-anchored salaries in India: mid-level at ₹65–95L is the highest non-quant cash comp in Indian streaming. Interview: very selective; expects strong distributed systems and data engineering background plus cultural alignment (no micromanagement, radical transparency, keeper test mindset). Read the Netflix Culture Memo before interviewing.
How the interview goes
  • Recruiter screen: background, seniority calibration, and compensation discussion
  • Technical phone screen: 1–2 coding problems (medium-hard, 60 min) with a senior engineer
  • Onsite loop (4–5 rounds): DSA, system design, and culture-fit rounds in one day
Netflix Engineering Interview Questions India 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Netflix Software Engineer salary — what's the 2026 range?

Total CTC for a Software Engineer at Netflix ranges ₹8.1L to ₹160L in 2026 (entry–senior, 25th–90th percentile).

How much does a fresher / entry-level (SDE-1) Software Engineer earn at Netflix?

At the fresher / entry-level (sde-1) band, Netflix Software Engineers in India take home ₹8.1L–₹14.9L total CTC (2026 data, Aggregated compensation research (AmbitionBox, Glassdoor)).

Netflix mid-level (SDE-2) Software Engineer: what's the pay in 2026?

Netflix's mid-level (sde-2) Software Engineers see ₹65L–₹95L total CTC in 2026, per Levels.fyi.

What is the senior (SDE-3+) Software Engineer salary at Netflix?

Senior (SDE-3+) Software Engineers at Netflix earn ₹95L–₹160L total CTC in India (2026). Source: Levels.fyi.

What is the AI Engineer salary at Netflix India 2026?

AI Engineers at Netflix in India earn between ₹25.2L and ₹270L total CTC (2026, entry to lead, 25th–90th percentile).

Netflix fresher / entry-level (SDE-1) AI Engineer: what's the pay in 2026?

Netflix's fresher / entry-level (sde-1) AI Engineers see ₹25.2L–₹44.1L total CTC in 2026, per Aggregated compensation research (AmbitionBox, Glassdoor).

Netflix mid-level (SDE-2) AI Engineer: what's the pay in 2026?

Netflix's mid-level (sde-2) AI Engineers see ₹50.4L–₹97.2L total CTC in 2026, per Aggregated compensation research (AmbitionBox, Glassdoor).

What is the senior (SDE-3+) AI Engineer salary at Netflix?

Senior (SDE-3+) AI Engineers at Netflix earn ₹90L–₹180L total CTC in India (2026). Source: Aggregated compensation research (AmbitionBox, Glassdoor).

Netflix lead AI Engineer: what's the pay in 2026?

Netflix's lead AI Engineers see ₹144L–₹270L total CTC in 2026, per Aggregated compensation research (AmbitionBox, Glassdoor).

Netflix Backend Developer salary — what's the 2026 range?

Total CTC for a Backend Developer at Netflix ranges ₹18L to ₹175.5L in 2026 (entry–lead, 25th–90th percentile).

What is the fresher / entry-level (SDE-1) Backend Developer salary at Netflix?

Fresher / entry-level (SDE-1) Backend Developers at Netflix earn ₹18L–₹34.2L total CTC in India (2026). Source: Aggregated compensation research (AmbitionBox, Glassdoor).

How much does a mid-level (SDE-2) Backend Developer earn at Netflix?

At the mid-level (sde-2) band, Netflix Backend Developers in India take home ₹32.4L–₹61.2L total CTC (2026 data, Aggregated compensation research (AmbitionBox, Glassdoor)).

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