Microsoft SDE compensation in India is a mix of base pay, a joining bonus, and stock awards (RSUs) that vest over several years — these are approximate, publicly-reported ranges rather than precise figures, and move over time.
SDE compensation (India, 2026, approximate)
| New Grad / SDE (L59–L60) | ≈ ₹20–28 LPA total CTC |
| SDE-2 (L61) | ≈ ₹30–45 LPA total CTC |
| Senior SDE (L62 and above) | ≈ ₹45 LPA+, with a growing share of total comp coming from RSUs |
| Components | Base salary + joining/sign-on bonus + RSUs (multi-year vesting) |
These bands vary by org, city, and negotiation, and self-reported numbers move quickly — cross-check current figures on Glassdoor or Levels.fyi before negotiating an offer.
Negotiate on total compensation, not just base pay — the joining bonus and RSU vesting schedule usually matter more to your actual take-home in the first couple of years.