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Salary guide · India 2026 · verified 2026-07

Zerodha salary in India

Zerodha salary India 2026: SWE entry ₹12–22 LPA, mid ₹20–38 LPA, senior ₹35–65 LPA. Bootstrapped: no equity, pure cash comp. India's most profitable broker CTC guide.

Notice period30 days
Roles covered27
9.5 to 26.6 LPA total CTC
Base7.6 to 21.3 LPA
EquityNone reported
Verified2026-05-08

Software Engineer at Zerodha

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

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry9.5 to 26.6 LPA7.6 to 21.3None reportedReported2026-05-08
Mid17.1 to 47.5 LPA13.7 to 38None reportedReported2026-05-08
Senior33.2 to 90.2 LPA26.6 to 72.2None reportedReported2026-05-08
Lead52.2 to 92.6 LPA30.5 to 77.8None reportedReported2026-05-09

Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."

Product Manager at Zerodha

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

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry13.3 to 30.4 LPA10.4 to 23.7None reportedReported2026-05-08
Mid23.8 to 66.5 LPA18.6 to 51.9None reportedReported2026-05-08
Senior42.8 to 123.5 LPA33.4 to 96.3None reportedReported2026-05-08
Lead67 to 171 LPANot reportedNone reportedReported2026-05-08
Executive90 to 238 LPANot reportedNone reportedReported2026-05-08

Peer median for Indian Fintech at this level is 86 to 225 LPA, across 3 companies.

Data Analyst at Zerodha

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

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry5.7 to 15.2 LPA4.8 to 12.8None reportedReported2026-05-08
Mid9.5 to 26.6 LPA8 to 22.3None reportedReported2026-05-08
Senior17.1 to 47.5 LPA14.4 to 39.9None reportedReported2026-05-08
Lead27 to 71 LPANot reportedNone reportedReported2026-05-08
Executive38 to 95 LPANot reportedNone reportedReported2026-05-08

Peer median for Indian Fintech at this level is 36 to 90 LPA, across 3 companies.

Backend Developer at Zerodha

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

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry9.5 to 26.6 LPA7.6 to 21.3None reportedReported2026-05-08
Mid17.1 to 47.5 LPA13.7 to 38None reportedReported2026-05-08
Senior33.2 to 90.2 LPA26.6 to 72.2None reportedReported2026-05-08
Lead52.2 to 92.6 LPA30.5 to 77.8None reportedReported2026-05-09

Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."

Customer Success at Zerodha

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

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry3.3 to 9.5 LPA2.9 to 8.2None reportedReported2026-05-08
Mid5.7 to 17.1 LPA4.9 to 14.7None reportedReported2026-05-08
Senior10.5 to 36.1 LPA9 to 31None reportedReported2026-05-08
Executive30.4 to 55.6 LPA18.4 to 48.9None reportedReported2026-05-09

Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."

Peer median for Indian Fintech at this level is 45 to 117 LPA, across 3 companies.

Frontend Developer at Zerodha

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

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry8.6 to 23.8 LPA6.9 to 19None reportedReported2026-05-08
Mid15.2 to 42.8 LPA12.2 to 34.2None reportedReported2026-05-08
Senior28.5 to 76 LPA22.8 to 60.8None reportedReported2026-05-08
Lead52.2 to 92.6 LPA30.5 to 77.8None reportedReported2026-05-09

Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."

Mobile Developer at Zerodha

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

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry9.5 to 26.6 LPA7.6 to 21.3None reportedReported2026-05-08
Mid17.1 to 47.5 LPA13.7 to 38None reportedReported2026-05-08
Senior33.2 to 90.2 LPA26.6 to 72.2None reportedReported2026-05-08

Negotiation note. Zerodha Senior Mobile. Negotiation focus: fixed + product impact.

UX Designer at Zerodha

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

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry7.6 to 22.8 LPA6.2 to 18.2None reportedReported2026-05-08
Mid15.2 to 42.8 LPA12.2 to 34.2None reportedReported2026-05-08
Senior26.6 to 76 LPA21.3 to 60.8None reportedReported2026-05-08
Lead43 to 114 LPANot reportedNone reportedReported2026-05-08
Executive57 to 143 LPANot reportedNone reportedReported2026-05-08

AI Engineer at Zerodha

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

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry13.3 to 23.2 LPA7.8 to 19.5None reportedReported2026-05-09
Mid26.6 to 51.3 LPA15.1 to 43.1None reportedReported2026-05-09
Senior47.5 to 95 LPA26.6 to 79.8None reportedReported2026-05-09
Lead76 to 142.5 LPA43.5 to 119.7None reportedReported2026-05-09

Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."

Business Analyst at Zerodha

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

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry4 to 17 LPANot reportedNone reportedReported2026-05-08
Mid11 to 30 LPANot reportedNone reportedReported2026-05-08
Senior19 to 52 LPANot reportedNone reportedReported2026-05-08
Lead30 to 81 LPANot reportedNone reportedReported2026-05-08
Executive43 to 114 LPANot reportedNone reportedReported2026-05-08

Cloud Engineer at Zerodha

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

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry13.3 to 23.2 LPA7.8 to 19.5None reportedReported2026-05-09
Mid26.6 to 51.3 LPA15.1 to 43.1None reportedReported2026-05-09
Senior47.5 to 95 LPA26.6 to 79.8None reportedReported2026-05-09
Lead76 to 142.5 LPA43.5 to 119.7None reportedReported2026-05-09

Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."

Consultant at Zerodha

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

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry4.8 to 9.1 LPA2.9 to 8None reportedReported2026-05-09
Mid9.5 to 18.1 LPA5.7 to 15.9None reportedReported2026-05-09
Senior17.1 to 34.7 LPA10 to 30.5None reportedReported2026-05-09

Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + project allocation + variable pay + onsite opportunity. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."

Content Writer at Zerodha

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

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry7.6 to 15.2 LPA4.4 to 13.2None reportedReported2026-05-09
Mid15.2 to 29 LPA8.9 to 25.2None reportedReported2026-05-09
Senior26.6 to 51.3 LPA15.6 to 44.6None reportedReported2026-05-09

Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."

Cybersecurity at Zerodha

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

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry13.3 to 23.2 LPA7.8 to 19.5None reportedReported2026-05-09
Mid26.6 to 51.3 LPA15.1 to 43.1None reportedReported2026-05-09
Senior47.5 to 95 LPA26.6 to 79.8None reportedReported2026-05-09
Lead76 to 142.5 LPA43.5 to 119.7None reportedReported2026-05-09

Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."

Data Engineer at Zerodha

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

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry9.5 to 16.6 LPA5.6 to 13.9None reportedReported2026-05-09
Mid19 to 38 LPA10.7 to 31.9None reportedReported2026-05-09
Senior33.2 to 68.8 LPA18.4 to 57.8None reportedReported2026-05-09
Lead52.2 to 102.1 LPA29.4 to 85.8None reportedReported2026-05-09

Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."

Data Scientist at Zerodha

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

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry9.5 to 16.6 LPA5.6 to 13.9None reportedReported2026-05-09
Mid19 to 38 LPA10.7 to 31.9None reportedReported2026-05-09
Senior33.2 to 68.8 LPA18.4 to 57.8None reportedReported2026-05-09
Lead52.2 to 102.1 LPA29.4 to 85.8None reportedReported2026-05-09

Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."

DevOps / SRE at Zerodha

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

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry13.3 to 23.2 LPA7.8 to 19.5None reportedReported2026-05-09
Mid26.6 to 51.3 LPA15.1 to 43.1None reportedReported2026-05-09
Senior47.5 to 95 LPA26.6 to 79.8None reportedReported2026-05-09
Lead76 to 142.5 LPA43.5 to 119.7None reportedReported2026-05-09

Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."

Engineering Manager at Zerodha

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

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry5.7 to 11.4 LPA3.3 to 9.8None reportedReported2026-05-09
Mid11.4 to 20.9 LPA6.7 to 17.9None reportedReported2026-05-09
Senior19 to 35.6 LPA11.1 to 30.6None reportedReported2026-05-09

Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."

Finance Manager at Zerodha

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

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry5.7 to 11.4 LPA3.1 to 9.3None reportedReported2026-05-09
Mid11.4 to 22.8 LPA6.2 to 18.7None reportedReported2026-05-09
Senior20.9 to 41.3 LPA11.4 to 33.9None reportedReported2026-05-09

Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + bonus payout history + compliance/risk scope. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."

HR Manager at Zerodha

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

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry9.5 to 18.1 LPA5.5 to 15.4None reportedReported2026-05-09
Senior17.1 to 32.3 LPA9.9 to 27.5None reportedReported2026-05-09
Executive42.8 to 78.4 LPA25 to 66.6None reportedReported2026-05-09

Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."

Marketing Manager at Zerodha

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

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry5.7 to 10.4 LPA2.9 to 7.8None reportedReported2026-05-09
Mid11.4 to 22.8 LPA5.7 to 17.1None reportedReported2026-05-09
Senior20.9 to 44.7 LPA10.3 to 33.5None reportedReported2026-05-09
Executive47.5 to 95 LPA23.7 to 71.3None reportedReported2026-05-09

Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."

ML Engineer at Zerodha

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

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry13.3 to 23.2 LPA7.8 to 19.5None reportedReported2026-05-09
Mid26.6 to 51.3 LPA15.1 to 43.1None reportedReported2026-05-09
Senior47.5 to 95 LPA26.6 to 79.8None reportedReported2026-05-09
Lead76 to 142.5 LPA43.5 to 119.7None reportedReported2026-05-09

Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."

Peer median for Indian Fintech at this level is 75 to 187 LPA, across 3 companies.

Operations Manager at Zerodha

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

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry7.6 to 13.3 LPA4.3 to 10.6None reportedReported2026-05-09
Mid13.3 to 25.6 LPA7.1 to 20.5None reportedReported2026-05-09
Senior23.8 to 47.5 LPA12.7 to 38None reportedReported2026-05-09
Executive52.2 to 102.1 LPA28.1 to 81.7None reportedReported2026-05-09

Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + variable payout + city/region/team scope + allowances. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."

Program Manager at Zerodha

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

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry13.3 to 21.9 LPA7.6 to 17.5None reportedReported2026-05-09
Mid23.8 to 45.1 LPA12.9 to 36.1None reportedReported2026-05-09
Senior42.8 to 83.2 LPA23 to 66.6None reportedReported2026-05-09
Executive90.2 to 163.8 LPA49.8 to 131None reportedReported2026-05-09

Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."

QA Engineer at Zerodha

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

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry5.7 to 11.4 LPA3.3 to 9.8None reportedReported2026-05-09
Mid11.4 to 20.9 LPA6.7 to 17.9None reportedReported2026-05-09
Senior19 to 35.6 LPA11.1 to 30.6None reportedReported2026-05-09
Lead30.4 to 55.6 LPA18 to 47.8None reportedReported2026-05-09

Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + level calibration + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."

Sales / Account Executive at Zerodha

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

LevelTotal CTCBaseEquityConfidenceVerified
Entry6.6 to 11.9 LPA2.9 to 7.5None reportedReported2026-05-09
Mid13.3 to 25.6 LPA5.7 to 16.1None reportedReported2026-05-09
Senior23.8 to 49.9 LPA9.8 to 31.5None reportedReported2026-05-09
Executive66.5 to 137.8 LPA27.6 to 86.8None reportedReported2026-05-09

Negotiation note. Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + OTE realism + quota attainment + accelerator terms. HR posture: "This role is incentive-heavy; fixed salary has limited flexibility."

Peer median for Indian Fintech at this level is 63 to 198 LPA, across 3 companies.

Zerodha snapshot

Scale
Largest active broker in India by client count.
Products
Kite (trading platform), Coin (mutual funds), Console (back-office), Varsity (education)
Interview notes
First-principles engineering culture. 'I'd use Redis' / 'I'd use Kafka' answers fail: interviewer will constrain stack and want fundamentals.
How the interview goes
  • Technical screen or take-home: real trading-system problem, evaluated on reasoning quality
  • Domain discussion: order types, margin mechanics, SEBI regulations, and market microstructure
  • System design: Kite trading platform components, latency, and reliability
Zerodha Engineering Interview Questions India 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Zerodha Software Engineer salary — what's the 2026 range?

Total CTC for a Software Engineer at Zerodha ranges ₹9.5L to ₹92.6L in 2026 (entry–lead, 25th–90th percentile).

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

Zerodha's fresher / entry-level (sde-1) Software Engineers see ₹9.5L–₹26.6L total CTC in 2026, per Curated research 2026-05-08, Zerodha SDE Junior worksheet (bootstrapped, no ESOP).

How much does a mid-level (SDE-2) Software Engineer earn at Zerodha?

At the mid-level (sde-2) band, Zerodha Software Engineers in India take home ₹17.1L–₹47.5L total CTC (2026 data, Curated research 2026-05-08, Zerodha SDE Mid worksheet).

What is the senior (SDE-3+) Software Engineer salary at Zerodha?

Senior (SDE-3+) Software Engineers at Zerodha earn ₹33.2L–₹90.2L total CTC in India (2026). Source: Curated research 2026-05-08, Zerodha SDE Senior worksheet.

How much does a lead Software Engineer earn at Zerodha?

At the lead band, Zerodha Software Engineers in India take home ₹52.2L–₹92.6L total CTC (2026 data, Aggregated compensation research (AmbitionBox, Glassdoor)).

Zerodha Product Manager salary — what's the 2026 range?

Total CTC for a Product Manager at Zerodha ranges ₹13.3L to ₹238L in 2026 (entry–executive, 25th–90th percentile).

How much does a fresher / entry-level (SDE-1) Product Manager earn at Zerodha?

At the fresher / entry-level (sde-1) band, Zerodha Product Managers in India take home ₹13.3L–₹30.4L total CTC (2026 data, Curated research 2026-05-08, Zerodha PM Junior worksheet).

Zerodha mid-level (SDE-2) Product Manager: what's the pay in 2026?

Zerodha's mid-level (sde-2) Product Managers see ₹23.8L–₹66.5L total CTC in 2026, per Curated research 2026-05-08, Zerodha PM Mid worksheet.

How much does a senior (SDE-3+) Product Manager earn at Zerodha?

At the senior (sde-3+) band, Zerodha Product Managers in India take home ₹42.8L–₹123.5L total CTC (2026 data, Curated research 2026-05-08, Zerodha PM Senior worksheet).

What is the lead Product Manager salary at Zerodha?

Lead Product Managers at Zerodha earn ₹67L–₹171L total CTC in India (2026). Source: Aggregated compensation research (AmbitionBox, Glassdoor).

How much does a manager Product Manager earn at Zerodha?

At the manager band, Zerodha Product Managers in India take home ₹90L–₹238L total CTC (2026 data, Aggregated compensation research (AmbitionBox, Glassdoor)).

Zerodha Data Analyst salary — what's the 2026 range?

Total CTC for a Data Analyst at Zerodha ranges ₹5.7L to ₹95L in 2026 (entry–executive, 25th–90th percentile).

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