Guide · Software · 20%

Is a 20% hike good for a software role in India?

Short answer: 20% is the top of a typical band and the start of a strong letter. Sign after you know the scope it is tied to.

Try ₹15L → ₹18L Compare with 30%

The arithmetic

₹15,00,000 to ₹18,00,000 is 20%. Monthly CTC increase is ₹25,000. Real hike at 5.5% inflation is about 13.7%.

That is ahead of inflation by a wide gap. The useful question is what you now own: a product surface, on-call, a team, or the same job with a bigger number.

What to ask

Ask them to write the scope and the skills to double down on, so the next cycle can repeat this. Then confirm in-hand.

Illustrative. Not career or tax advice.