MNC Salary Guide

MNC Salary Guide for Freshers

Complete breakdown of salary packages offered by top MNCs. Understand CTC, in-hand salary, salary components, and how to negotiate better offers.

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Understanding Salary Components

CTC (Cost to Company)

CTC is the total cost a company spends on you annually. It includes:

Basic Salary
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Transport Allowance
Medical Allowance
Provident Fund (PF)
Gratuity
Variable Pay / Bonus

In-Hand Salary

In-hand salary is what you actually receive after deductions:

CTC - PF (12% of basic)
- Professional Tax
- Income Tax (as per tax slab)
- Other deductions

Typical In-Hand: 70-75% of CTC for service-based companies, 80-85% for product companies.

Service-Based Companies Salary

TCS

Entry Level:

3.5-4 LPA

Premium Role:

7-9 LPA

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Infosys

Entry Level:

3.5-4.5 LPA

Premium Role:

6.5-8 LPA

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Wipro

Entry Level:

3.5-4.5 LPA

Premium Role:

6.5-7.5 LPA

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Accenture

Entry Level:

4-5 LPA

Premium Role:

6-7 LPA

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Cognizant

Entry Level:

4-5 LPA

Premium Role:

6-7 LPA

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Product-Based Companies Salary

Amazon

SDE

18-25 LPA

Can vary based on performance, location, and interview performance

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Google

Software Engineer

25-45 LPA

Can vary based on performance, location, and interview performance

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Microsoft

Software Engineer

20-35 LPA

Can vary based on performance, location, and interview performance

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Adobe

Software Engineer

22-30 LPA

Can vary based on performance, location, and interview performance

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Factors Affecting Salary

Company Type: Product companies offer 3-5x higher than service-based

Location: Metro cities (Bangalore, Mumbai) offer higher salaries

College Tier: IITs/NITs often get premium packages

Skills & Projects: Strong technical skills and impressive projects

Interview Performance: Exceptional performance can lead to higher offers

Negotiation: Effective negotiation can increase offer by 10-20%

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Understanding Salary Components

CTC (Cost to Company)

CTC is the total cost a company spends on you annually. It includes:

Basic Salary
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Transport Allowance
Medical Allowance
Provident Fund (PF)
Gratuity
Variable Pay / Bonus

In-Hand Salary

In-hand salary is what you actually receive after deductions:

CTC - PF (12% of basic)
- Professional Tax
- Income Tax (as per tax slab)
- Other deductions

Typical In-Hand: 70-75% of CTC for service-based companies, 80-85% for product companies.

Service-Based Companies Salary

TCS

Entry Level:

3.5-4 LPA

Premium Role:

7-9 LPA

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Infosys

Entry Level:

3.5-4.5 LPA

Premium Role:

6.5-8 LPA

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Wipro

Entry Level:

3.5-4.5 LPA

Premium Role:

6.5-7.5 LPA

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Accenture

Entry Level:

4-5 LPA

Premium Role:

6-7 LPA

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Cognizant

Entry Level:

4-5 LPA

Premium Role:

6-7 LPA

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Product-Based Companies Salary

Amazon

SDE

18-25 LPA

Can vary based on performance, location, and interview performance

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Google

Software Engineer

25-45 LPA

Can vary based on performance, location, and interview performance

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Microsoft

Software Engineer

20-35 LPA

Can vary based on performance, location, and interview performance

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Adobe

Software Engineer

22-30 LPA

Can vary based on performance, location, and interview performance

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