Pune IT Salary Calculator 2026
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Pune IT salaries at a glance (2026)
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Estimated salary in Pune — Java Developer, Fresher (0–2 years)
₹3.5–6 LPA
Pune market average for this role: ₹8.3 LPA
Backend and enterprise services at Pune MNCs and GCC captives — the largest fresher-hiring volume in Pune.
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Pune IT salary ranges by role & experience (2026)
| Role | Fresher (0–2y) | Mid (3–5y) | Senior (5–8y) | Lead (8y+) | Pune avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Java Developer | ₹3.5–6 LPA | ₹8–14 LPA | ₹14–22 LPA | ₹22–35 LPA | ₹8.3 LPA |
| Java Full Stack Developer | ₹4–7 LPA | ₹9–16 LPA | ₹16–26 LPA | ₹26–40 LPA | ₹10.6 LPA |
| Python Developer | ₹3.5–6 LPA | ₹8–14 LPA | ₹15–25 LPA | ₹25–38 LPA | ₹7.6 LPA |
| MERN Stack Developer | ₹3.2–5.8 LPA | ₹8–14 LPA | ₹14–24 LPA | ₹24–36 LPA | ₹7.5 LPA |
| .NET Full Stack Developer | ₹3.5–6.5 LPA | ₹10–17 LPA | ₹16–26 LPA | ₹26–38 LPA | ₹7.2 LPA |
| React / Frontend Developer | ₹3.5–6 LPA | ₹9–16 LPA | ₹15–24 LPA | ₹24–36 LPA | ₹6.2 LPA |
| Data Analyst | ₹3.5–6 LPA | ₹7–11 LPA | ₹10–15 LPA | ₹16–28 LPA | ₹5.8 LPA |
| Data Scientist | ₹4.5–7.5 LPA | ₹10–18 LPA | ₹15–26 LPA | ₹26–45 LPA | ₹10.8 LPA |
| Machine Learning Engineer | ₹6–10 LPA | ₹14–22 LPA | ₹24–42 LPA | ₹42–60 LPA | ₹10.3 LPA |
| AI / GenAI Engineer | ₹6–12 LPA | ₹16–26 LPA | ₹28–50 LPA | ₹50–70 LPA | ₹9.9 LPA |
| DevOps Engineer | ₹4–7 LPA | ₹12–20 LPA | ₹16–28 LPA | ₹28–45 LPA | ₹7.1 LPA |
| AWS Cloud Engineer | ₹4.5–6.5 LPA | ₹12–18 LPA | ₹20–35 LPA | ₹35–55 LPA | ₹6.7 LPA |
| Mobile App Developer (Flutter / Android) | ₹3.5–6.5 LPA | ₹10–17 LPA | ₹16–28 LPA | ₹26–45 LPA | ₹6.8 LPA |
All figures are ₹ lakh per annum (LPA), Pune-specific, for 2026. Ranges are estimates, not guarantees.
Methodology & sources
Ranges are aggregated from AmbitionBox, Glassdoor, Indeed and PayScale Pune salary data for 2026, cross-checked against Archer Infotech's own placement records (5,000+ students placed). Bands reflect typical total compensation for the Pune market at each experience level. Individual offers vary with company tier, skills, interview performance and negotiation — treat these as well-grounded estimates, not guarantees. We refresh the dataset annually.
Pune IT salary — FAQs
Common questions about IT pay in Pune by role, experience and city comparison.
What is the average IT salary in Pune in 2026?
Pune IT freshers (0–2 years) typically earn ₹3.5–6 LPA across most tracks. Mid-level professionals (3–5 years) earn roughly ₹8–18 LPA, and senior engineers (5–8 years) ₹15–35 LPA. AI/ML, cloud and data roles sit at the top of each band.
Which IT role pays the most in Pune?
AI / GenAI engineers and Machine Learning engineers command the highest pay in Pune in 2026, followed by cloud architects and data scientists. Senior AI engineers can cross ₹40–50 LPA, well above typical full-stack or backend bands.
How much does a fresher software developer earn in Pune?
A fresher software developer in Pune typically earns ₹3.5–6 LPA. Full-stack, data-science and AI tracks tend to start slightly higher (₹4–7 LPA), while services-company entry roles often start around ₹3.5 LPA.
Are Pune IT salaries lower than Bengaluru or Hyderabad?
At entry level Pune is broadly comparable to Bengaluru and Hyderabad. At senior levels Pune typically runs around 10% below Bengaluru, but with a meaningfully lower cost of living, so take-home value is competitive.
How is this salary calculator's data sourced?
Ranges are aggregated from AmbitionBox, Glassdoor, Indeed and PayScale Pune data for 2026, cross-checked against Archer Infotech's own placement records. Figures are Pune-specific and updated annually — they're estimates, not guarantees.
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