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Salary guide · India 2026 · verified 2026-07

Scaler Academy salary in India

Scaler salary India 2026: SWE entry ₹16–24 LPA, mid ₹26–42 LPA, senior ₹44–68 LPA. ESOP. Bengaluru ed-tech bootcamp for software engineers. Also runs InterviewBit. Backed by Tiger Global.

Roles covered1
16 to 24 LPA total CTC
BaseNot reported
Equity1.5 to 4 LPA
Verified2026-07-21

Software Engineer at Scaler Academy

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

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry16 to 24 LPANot reported1.5 to 4Reported2026-07-21
Mid26 to 42 LPANot reported3 to 8Reported2026-07-21
Senior44 to 68 LPANot reported8 to 18Reported2026-07-21

Peer median for Indian Product & Unicorns at this level is 40 to 65 LPA, across 17 companies.

Scaler Academy snapshot

Scale
~2,000 employees. Bengaluru HQ. Raised $55M at $710M valuation. Backed by Tiger Global, Sequoia.
Products
Scaler Academy (programming bootcamp), InterviewBit (DS&A practice platform), Scaler School of Technology (full-time college), Scaler Pro (corporate L&D)
Interview notes
ESOP at $710M valuation pre-IPO. Interview: strong DS&A bar (meta-level, team does interview prep so the bar is high). Also values product and platform engineering. Culture: engineering-first, strong mentorship.
How the interview goes
  • Resume screen or referral: strong fundamentals and full-stack projects help
  • Online or live DSA screen: medium DSA problems on data structures and algorithms
  • Problem solving rounds: one or two DSA rounds with complexity follow-ups
Scaler Software Engineer Interview Questions India 2026

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Scaler Academy pay a Software Engineer in India?

Scaler Academy pays Software Engineers in India ₹16L–₹68L total CTC as of 2026, spanning entry through senior level (25th–90th percentile of reported offers).

Scaler Academy fresher / entry-level (SDE-1) Software Engineer: what's the pay in 2026?

Scaler Academy's fresher / entry-level (sde-1) Software Engineers see ₹16L–₹24L total CTC in 2026, per AmbitionBox + Glassdoor 2026 (Scaler Academy Bengaluru).

What is the mid-level (SDE-2) Software Engineer salary at Scaler Academy?

Mid-level (SDE-2) Software Engineers at Scaler Academy earn ₹26L–₹42L total CTC in India (2026). Source: Glassdoor.

Scaler Academy senior (SDE-3+) Software Engineer: what's the pay in 2026?

Scaler Academy's senior (sde-3+) Software Engineers see ₹44L–₹68L total CTC in 2026, per Glassdoor.

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