17 salary reports · all figures in lakhs per year (LPA)
What Zomato 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDE I | ₹30.0 LPA | ₹28.0 LPA – ₹33.0 LPA | ₹24.0 LPA | 13 |
| SDE II | ₹41.5 LPA | ₹40.8 LPA – ₹42.3 LPA | ₹37.5 LPA | 2 |
| Group | Median total | Middle 50% | Median base | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-1) | ₹30.0 LPA | ₹30.0 LPA – ₹31.0 LPA | ₹24.0 LPA | 3 |
| Senior + | ₹34.0 LPA | ₹33.5 LPA – ₹34.5 LPA | ₹26.5 LPA | 2 |
| Mid (2-6) | ₹40.5 LPA | ₹35.5 LPA – ₹42.5 LPA | ₹34.0 LPA | 6 |
| Group | Median total | Middle 50% | Median base | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCR | ₹32.5 LPA | ₹28.3 LPA – ₹34.8 LPA | ₹25.0 LPA | 14 |
SDE I
NCR · Mid (2-6) · 2026-10-08
Company: Zomato Role: SDE 1 Location: Gurgaon, India Years of Experience: 1.5 years Base Salary: 27 LPA Joining Bonus: 6 L Total First‑Year Compensation: 33 LPA Benefits: Zomato Benefits and relocation etc
SDE I
NCR · Entry (0-1) · 2026-10-08
Education: B.Tech from Tier 2 Years of Experience: 1+ Prior Experience: Product based company Base Salary: 27 LPA Bonus: 1st year - 5 LPA, 2nd year - 7 LPA Total Compensation (1st year): 32 LPA Benefits: Fast promotions with cash bonus and increments
Software Engineer - 2 (Backend)
Bangalore · Mid (2-6) · 2026-07-13
Base Salary: 38 LPA Variable Bonus: 8 LPA Total Compensation (Salary + Bonus + Stock): 46 LPA Signing/Joining Bonus: Nil Stock Bonus: Nil Benefits: Standard Benefits
SDE II
Mid (2-6) · 2026-03-16
I received an offer for an SDE2 role at Zomato. My years of experience are 3. The total compensation offered is 40 LPA.
SDE II
NCR · Mid (2-6) · 2026-03-04
I have 4 years of experience. My previous compensation was 22 LPA (19 Fixed + 3 Variable). The offer date is Jan 2026. The company is Zomato, for an SDE 2 role. My base salary is 35 Lakhs per annum. There is a bonus of 8 Lakhs per year. My total compensation is 43 LPA. Benefits include free Zomato delivery at the office. I am currently focused on learning, and working at Zomato is well-recognized. I am also in the pipeline for a few other companies. I asked a Zomato folk for a referral using a new app featu…
SDE 2 Backend
NCR · Mid (2-6) · 2025-10-24
My education is Btech, CSE from a Tier-2 college. I have prior experience as an SDE 2 in a well-known startup. My previous compensation was ~19 LPA (17 Fixed + 1.8 Variable). The date of the offer is September 2025. There is no relocation or signing bonus. There is no stock bonus, but a recurring bonus of 8 Lakhs is provided instead of stocks. Benefits are not substantial. I received a 100% hike with this offer. I am seeking insights on Zomato's culture and learning opportunities, prioritizing learning despite being aware …
SDE I
NCR · N/A · 2025-11-29
I am a B.Tech graduate from a Tier 2 college. I have prior experience as an Intern at FAANG. My base salary is 24 Lakhs INR. The minimum bonus for the 1st year is 5 Lakhs INR, and for the 2nd year is 7 Lakhs INR. My total compensation for the 1st year is 29 Lakhs INR. The 4-year CTC is 56 Lakhs INR. Zomato benefits include fast promotions with cash bonuses and increments.
SDE I
NCR · N/A · 2025-07-24
* Fixed package offered to freshers: 24 base + 5 cash * The interview consisted of three rounds: * 2 Technical rounds where they ask 1/2 DSA questions each * One culture fit round. * Deep dives are common and expected.
SDE I
NCR · Entry (0-1) · 2025-08-16
Company: Zomato Role: SDE1 Location: Gurgaon Salary: 24 L Bonus: 6 L Total comp (Salary + Bonus): 30 L
SDE I
NCR · Mid (2-6) · 2025-05-28
* Team: District * Role: SDE - 1 * Salary: 27L (fixed, including PF) * Relocation: 15 days accomodation / flight tickets * Stock bonus: NIL * Variable: 7L * Total comp (Salary + Variable): 34L * WFO 5 days
Across 17 reports, the median total compensation at Zomato is ₹33.0 LPA a year, with a median base salary of ₹26.0 LPA. The middle half of reports fall between ₹29.0 LPA and ₹39.0 LPA.
13 SDE I reports put the median total compensation at ₹30.0 LPA and the median base at ₹24.0 LPA.
2 SDE II reports put the median total compensation at ₹41.5 LPA and the median base at ₹37.5 LPA.
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