Salary Guide · India 2026
Listed Indian fintech offering UPI, payments, lending (consumer + merchant), and a payments bank. 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 Software Engineers at Paytm India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹12L – ₹18L | RSU₹1L – ₹3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹20L – ₹32L | RSU₹2L – ₹6L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹32L – ₹52L | RSU₹5L – ₹12L/yr |
Paytm listed; RSU credibility solid post-2023. Negotiation focus: fixed.
Role
Total CTC ranges for Product Managers at Paytm India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹12L – ₹27L | ESOP₹2L – ₹4L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹21L – ₹60L | ESOP₹3L – ₹8L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹38L – ₹111L | ESOP₹5L – ₹16L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹60L – ₹153L | ESOP₹8L – ₹21L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹81L – ₹213L | ESOP₹11L – ₹30L/yr |
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.