Amazon SDE compensation in India is a mix of base pay, a joining bonus (front-loaded across the first 1–2 years), and RSUs that vest over 4 years — back-loaded, so year-1 total comp looks lower than the headline CTC number often quoted.
SDE-1 compensation (India, 2026)
| Typical total CTC (0–1 yr experience) | ≈ ₹27.4–30.3 LPA |
| Typical total CTC (1–3 yrs) | ≈ ₹28.2–31.2 LPA |
| Top 10% of reported offers | ₹45.5 LPA+ |
| Components | Base salary + sign-on/joining bonus + RSUs (vest over 4 years, back-loaded) |
SDE-2 and SDE-3 compensation is meaningfully higher, driven mostly by larger RSU grants and refreshes rather than base pay alone — self- reported ranges move quickly, so cross-check current numbers on Glassdoor or Levels.fyi before negotiating.
Negotiate on total compensation, not just base pay — the joining bonus and RSU schedule usually matter more to your actual take-home in years 1–2.