Senior software engineer salary in Bengaluru, Karnataka

The average salary for a Senior Software Engineer is ₹14,08,388 per year in Bengaluru, Karnataka. This figure is based on 1.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 4 October 2026.

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Senior Software Engineer salaries in Bengaluru, Karnataka typically range between a low of ₹8,56,669 and a high of ₹23,15,430 per year, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Senior Software Engineer in Bengaluru, Karnataka include Udipi, Karnataka at ₹15,30,321 per year, Malur, Karnataka at ₹15,06,504 per year and Mangalore, Karnataka at ₹11,67,312 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Senior Software Engineer in Bengaluru, Karnataka include athenahealth ($24,00,000 per year) and ServiceNow ($24,00,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Senior Software Engineer salary in Bengaluru, Karnataka compares to related positions:

• Entry Level Software Engineer: Average ₹5,78,944 per year
• Junior Software Engineer: Average ₹5,13,448 per year
• Principal Software Engineer: Average ₹18,78,533 per year
• Senior Software Engineer: Average ₹14,10,282 per year
• Software Engineer: Average ₹10,31,985 per year
• Software Engineer Intern: Average ₹76,104 per month