Zomato (Eternal) SDE compensation in India is a mix of base pay and performance-linked/variable pay, with equity (RSUs/ESOPs) typically reserved for more senior levels. These are approximate, publicly reported ranges rather than an official published pay scale — treat them as a planning reference, not a guarantee.
SDE-1 compensation (India, 2026, approximate)
| Typical total CTC (0–2 yrs experience) | ≈ ₹12–20 LPA |
| Typical total CTC (SDE-2, 2–5 yrs) | ≈ ₹20–35 LPA |
| Top-end reported offers | ₹40 LPA+ (senior/specialized roles, location and team dependent) |
| Components | Base salary + variable/performance bonus, with equity becoming more common at senior levels |
These figures are approximate and move quickly — cross-check current numbers on Glassdoor, AmbitionBox, or Levels.fyi before negotiating, and confirm the exact break-up (fixed vs. variable) in your own offer letter rather than relying on any general range.