Salary Guide · India 2026
Unacademy is India's largest online learning platform for competitive exam preparation (UPSC, JEE, NEET, CAT, GATE). It went through a major restructuring in 2024 with 30%+ workforce reduction. 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 Unacademy India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹8L – ₹14L | ESOP₹0.5L – ₹2L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹16L – ₹26L | ESOP₹1.5L – ₹4L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹26L – ₹42L | ESOP₹3L – ₹8L/yr |
Post-2024 Unacademy reset; ESOP credibility low.
Role
Total CTC ranges for Educator / Content Experts at Unacademy India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹8L – ₹18L | None |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹18L – ₹35L | None |
Live-class educator. Top performers get revenue-share model ₹50L+.
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.