Salary Guide · India 2026
OpenAI hires India-based engineers and researchers, mostly remote or at the Mumbai office, working on model training infrastructure, safety research, and product engineering for ChatGPT and API. 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.
Role
Total CTC ranges for AI Engineer / Researchers at OpenAI India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹100L – ₹200L | RSU₹30L – ₹80L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹200L – ₹350L | RSU₹80L – ₹200L/yr |
OpenAI India hires extremely selectively; comp tracks SF bar.
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.