Salary Guide · India 2026
Sarvam AI is an Indian AI research lab and startup building foundational language models, TTS, and STT systems for Indian languages. Founded in 2023 by IIT alumni, it is the first Indian company to develop LLMs specifically for 10+ Indian vernacular languages. 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 Sarvam AI India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹16L – ₹28L | ESOP₹0.3L – ₹1L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹28L – ₹50L | ESOP₹1L – ₹3L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹50L – ₹90L | ESOP₹3L – ₹8L/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.