What is the average fresher salary for IT jobs in Bengaluru?

Last updated: 12 October 2026 · By the Asuraa Team

Quick answer: There is no single official average. As of October 2026, published sources put most IT fresher offers in Bengaluru at about 3.5 to 5 LPA at large IT service companies, 5 to 12 LPA at startups, and 8 LPA or more at product companies. Special high-skill roles at big IT firms pay 7 to 22 LPA. Sources use different data, so treat every figure as a range, not a promise.

Key facts

• A March 2026 guide lists Bengaluru fresher CTC at 3.5 to 5 LPA for service companies, 5 to 12 LPA for startups and 8 to 22 LPA for product companies (JobRise, March 2026).
• Instahyre's May 2026 data puts entry-level pay at IT service firms like TCS, Infosys and Wipro at 3.5 to 6 LPA across Indian metros (Instahyre, May 2026).
• In 2024, TCS reported fresher packages of 3.36 LPA (Ninja), 7 LPA (Digital) and 9 to 11.5 LPA (Prime) (Business Today, March 2024).
• Bengaluru had the highest fresher hiring intent of any Indian city for July to December 2026, at 89% (People Matters, TeamLease EdTech survey).

How much do IT service companies pay freshers in Bengaluru?

Most mass-hiring IT service companies pay freshers about 3.5 to 5 LPA in Bengaluru. That is the range in a March 2026 city-wise guide (JobRise). Instahyre's May 2026 figures for service firms across metros are close, at 3.5 to 6 LPA (Instahyre).

Entry pay at the biggest service firms has barely moved for years. A February 2026 report described regular fresher offers at TCS, Infosys and Wipro as roughly 3 to 4 LPA, almost unchanged since 2007 (Let's Data Science, February 2026).

The same guide estimates in-hand pay of about 24,000 to 33,000 rupees a month for service-company freshers in Bengaluru (JobRise). Your own number depends on your salary breakup.

Do startups and product companies pay freshers more?

Yes, usually. The March 2026 guide gives 5 to 12 LPA for Bengaluru startups and 8 to 22 LPA for product companies (JobRise). Instahyre gives 8 to 15 LPA for mid-tier product companies and 15 to 22 LPA for top global capability centres (GCCs) (Instahyre).

These jobs are fewer and harder to get. They often need strong coding test scores, projects or internships.

Which fresher roles at big IT companies pay more?

Big IT firms run higher-paid tracks for freshers who clear tougher tests. Examples from published reports:

• TCS: Digital at 7 LPA and Prime at 9 to 11.5 LPA, compared with 3.36 LPA for Ninja, as reported in March 2024 (Business Today).
• Infosys: 7 to 21 LPA for Specialist Programmer and Digital Specialist roles for 2025 graduates (Let's Data Science, January 2026).
• HCLTech: 18 to 22 LPA for a small group of freshers with strong AI and digital skills, per its January 2026 earnings update (Let's Data Science, January 2026).

These are company-wide figures, not Bengaluru-only. Only a small share of freshers get these tracks.

Why do salary sources give different numbers?

Each source counts different things. Keep these points in mind:

1. Different data. Instahyre uses its own offer data (Instahyre). The JobRise guide does not explain its method (JobRise).
2. Different years. Some figures are from 2024, some from 2026. Check the date.
3. Small samples. Self-reported salary sites can rest on very few entries. One Indeed page for entry-level software engineers in Bengaluru showed an average from just 2 salaries, last updated in 2023 (Indeed).
4. CTC vs in-hand. Most figures are CTC (cost to company). Your monthly take-home is lower.

The safest approach is to compare several dated sources and then check the actual offer letter.

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FAQ

What is a good fresher salary for IT in Bengaluru?

For mass-hiring IT service companies, about 3.5 to 5 LPA is typical, based on a March 2026 guide. Startups often offer 5 to 12 LPA and product companies 8 LPA or more. A good offer also depends on the role, learning, location and the in-hand pay after deductions, not only the CTC figure.

Is 3.5 LPA a normal fresher salary in Bengaluru?

Yes. For large IT service companies, 3.5 LPA sits at the lower end of the usual fresher range. Reports from February 2026 describe regular offers at TCS, Infosys and Wipro as roughly 3 to 4 LPA. Higher tracks at the same firms pay more if you clear tougher tests.

Why is my in-hand salary less than my CTC?

CTC is the total the company spends on you in a year. It can include employer PF, gratuity, insurance and variable pay. Your monthly in-hand pay is gross salary minus deductions such as your PF share, professional tax and any income tax. So in-hand is always lower than CTC divided by 12.

Where can I find reliable salary data for freshers?

Use more than one dated source. Company announcements reported by news outlets, hiring platform data such as Instahyre, and salary guides all help. Check the date, the sample size and whether the figure is CTC or in-hand. Then compare with the actual offer letter you receive.

Sources

• JobRise, Fresher salary city-wise 2026
• Instahyre, Software engineer salary in India
• Business Today, TCS Ninja, Digital and Prime packages
• Let's Data Science, Fresher salaries flat
• Let's Data Science, HCLTech and Infosys fresher pay
• People Matters, TeamLease fresher hiring intent H2 2026
• Indeed, Entry-level software engineer salary Bengaluru