4 salary reports · all figures in lakhs per year (LPA)
What Workday 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid (2-6) | ₹42.8 LPA | ₹38.2 LPA – ₹47.4 LPA | ₹30.0 LPA | 2 |
| Senior (7-10) | ₹62.0 LPA | ₹62.0 LPA – ₹62.0 LPA | ₹43.0 LPA | 1 |
| Group | Median total | Middle 50% | Median base | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | ₹43.5 LPA | ₹34.6 LPA – ₹54.5 LPA | ₹31.0 LPA | 4 |
SWE-III (P3)
Chennai · Mid (2-6) · 2026-07-17
Years of experience: 3.8 years Employment status at offer: ~70 days unemployed (post‑layoff) Role: SWE‑III (P3) based in Chennai Previous CTC: ~₹24 LPA (₹14 base + ₹10 RSUs) Compensation breakdown: Base ₹36 LPA, PF ~₹3 LPA, Annual Bonus ₹3.6 LPA (10%), RSUs $40k over 4 years, Wellness/Food Benefits ~₹0.5 LPA Total CTC: ~₹52 LPA Offer accepted without negotiation
SDE II
Chennai · N/A · 2025-10-31
I have received an offer for SDE 2 role. The base salary component is 26 LPA. I am offered an annual bonus of approximately 2.5 LPA. I will receive yearly stocks worth 8000 USD. The total compensation offered is approximately 35 LPA. This role is located in Chennai.
P3(Software Engineer)
Chennai · Senior (7-10) · 2025-11-02
Base Salary: 43 LPA Variable Pay: 10% of base pay (4.3L) Joining Bonus: 3L Stocks: 67K USD vested for four years Overall CTC: 62 LPA
SDE (P2)
Chennai · Mid (2-6) · 2025-06-02
Workday SDE (P2) Offer - Fixed: ₹24L (PF & Gratuity not included) - Bonus: Performance bonus up to 10% of base ₹2.4L - Signing Bonus: 0 - Relocation: 0 - Stock Bonus: $$36k over 4 years ($9k each year)
Across 4 reports, the median total compensation at Workday is ₹43.5 LPA a year, with a median base salary of ₹31.0 LPA. The middle half of reports fall between ₹34.6 LPA and ₹54.5 LPA.
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