Salary Guide · India 2026
NVIDIA India (Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad) is a critical engineering hub for GPU architecture, CUDA driver development, AI accelerator firmware, and deep learning frameworks. India houses some of NVIDIA's most strategically important teams. 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 NVIDIA India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹25.8L – ₹41L | RSU₹4L – ₹12L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹50L – ₹90L | RSU₹18L – ₹40L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹95L – ₹160L | RSU₹35L – ₹80L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹150L – ₹250L | RSU₹60L – ₹130L/yr |
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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.