16 salary reports · all figures in lakhs per year (LPA)
What Morgan Stanley pays, from offers people actually received: by role, experience and city. Medians are used so a few unusual offers do not skew the picture.
| Group | Median total | Middle 50% | Median base | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate | ₹36.0 LPA | ₹32.0 LPA – ₹37.0 LPA | ₹28.3 LPA | 3 |
| Group | Median total | Middle 50% | Median base | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid (2-6) | ₹31.7 LPA | ₹28.4 LPA – ₹36.7 LPA | ₹25.0 LPA | 8 |
| Senior (7-10) | ₹41.0 LPA | ₹40.0 LPA – ₹46.5 LPA | ₹39.0 LPA | 3 |
| Group | Median total | Middle 50% | Median base | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangalore | ₹36.1 LPA | ₹32.4 LPA – ₹37.9 LPA | ₹27.0 LPA | 7 |
Director (Java Developer)
Bangalore · Senior (7-10) · 2026-03-06
I have received an offer for a Director position (grade below VP) at Morgan Stanley CIB Tech in Bangalore. My years of experience (YOE) are 10. The offer consists of a 52 LPA fixed salary plus a year-end bonus. I am seeking advice on whether to negotiate and if the offer is competitive.
Java Full Stack Developer
Senior (7-10) · 2025-10-29
I have received an offer from Morgan Stanley. My Years of Experience (YOE) are 7 years. The role offered is Java Full Stack Developer. The base salary component is 39 Lakhs Per Annum (INR). I am seeking information regarding the average yearly hike for software developers at Morgan Stanley in India.
Role not specified
Senior (7-10) · 2025-11-05
Education: Tier 2 College My current compensation: 26LPA (Base) + 2LPA (Variable) Offered compensation details: Base: 34LPA Variable pay: 5 lakhs PF: 2 Lakhs I was not able to negotiate with HR due to my 3 months notice period.
Associate
N/A · 2025-11-06
I recently cracked Morgan Stanley. The package I received is around 28 LPA. My strengths are in DSA, core SDE concepts, and System Design. I've heard the work-life balance and culture there are pretty good, especially compared to FAANG or other fintech companies. My main goal is to have a stable and balanced career without compromising on technical growth.
P2 – Associate
Bangalore · Mid (2-6) · 2025-11-23
I recently received an offer from Morgan Stanley for the P2 – Associate role. I have 2.4 years of backend experience (Java, Spring Boot, Microservices). My compensation breakdown is as follows: Base Salary: ₹21 LPA EPF: ₹1.26 LPA Year-End Bonus: ₹3.15 LPA Joining Bonus: ₹1.50 LPA Relocation Bonus: ₹4.75 LPA My Final First-Year Compensation is ₹31.66 LPA. I am seeking inputs on whether this is a standard pay for a P2 Associate with 2-3 YOE.
Director
Bangalore · Mid (2-6) · 2025-10-11
I have been selected for a Director role at Morgan Stanley, and my HR discussion is pending. I am seeking advice on what compensation to ask for, including: Fixed pay, as my initial request for 40 LPA was deemed too high. Total CTC. Variable/Bonus (and if it's a percentage of fixed pay). Joining Bonus. Relocation bonus for shifting from Hyderabad to Bangalore. Whether stocks are part of the compensation package. I have 5 years and 8 months of experience and am currently serving my notice period.
Senior Associate
Bangalore · Mid (2-6) · 2025-11-25
Education: B.Tech, CSE, Tier 3 Current location: Pune Current CTC: INR 20 lpa Date of the Offer: 21st November, 2025 Base pay: INR 30.7 lpa (PF + Gratuity not included) Signing Bonus: INR 2 lacs Stock bonus: NA Relocation Bonus: INR 4.7 lacs Benefits: Standard benefits like cab, insurance, health reimbursement etc
Associate Software Engineer (III) - P3, Java Backend
India · Mid (2-6) · 2025-09-03
I received an offer for Associate Software Engineer (III) - P3, Java Backend. The role is in the Wealth Management team. The work involves core Java Backend, dealing with real-time and concurrent systems. My fixed salary is 23 LPA. Retirals are 1.4L. I received a Joining Bonus of 1.5L. There is a 2L bonus (not eligible for the current appraisal cycle). My total compensation, excluding the Joining Bonus, is 26.5L.
Associate
Bangalore · Mid (2-6) · 2025-08-19
* Fixed: 28.6 * Joining bonus: 4.75 * Annual performance bonus: 4.62 * Total CTC ~ 38 LPA
Associate
Mid (2-6) · 2025-07-14
Offered CTC: 36-37L (28L Base + ~4L Total rewards + 4L Joining Bonus) + Retirals HR mentioned this is the MAX base they can offer
Across 16 reports, the median total compensation at Morgan Stanley is ₹31.7 LPA a year, with a median base salary of ₹25.2 LPA. The middle half of reports fall between ₹26.5 LPA and ₹37.7 LPA.
3 Associate reports put the median total compensation at ₹36.0 LPA and the median base at ₹28.3 LPA.
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