Archive · 15 Jun 2025
Bengaluru Techies Debate if High Salaries are the New Norm
People in Bengaluru's tech industry are talking about how much money they make.
Some say that getting paid a lot, like over a crore of rupees a year, is becoming normal.
They argue that even 50 lakhs a year might not be enough because it's expensive to live there.
Some people disagree and say that not everyone makes that much and that the real amount you take home each month might be less than you think, as part of the pay comes from stocks or bonuses.
Bengaluru is a big place for tech jobs with lots of workers.
A viral discussion on X debates if high salaries in Bengaluru's IT sector are the new norm.
Many users claim salaries exceeding ₹1 crore are common for experienced tech professionals.
Some argue that even ₹50 LPA may not be sufficient due to Bengaluru's high cost of living.
Others caution that reported figures might be misleading due to components like stock options.
Bengaluru is the largest tech talent hub in Asia-Pacific, with over 1 million tech workers.
- Who
- Tech workers and other users on X.
- What
- A debate on X regarding tech salaries in Bengaluru.
- When
- Ongoing, sparked by a recent X post.
- Where
- Bengaluru, India.
- Why
- To discuss rising pay scales and the cost of living in Bengaluru.
High Salary Expectations
Reality Check
Salary Levels
High Salary Expectations
Salaries exceeding ₹1 crore are now common.
Reality Check
Such high salaries are limited to a select group of top-tier professionals.
Cost of Living
High Salary Expectations
₹50 LPA is no longer sufficient due to the cost of living.
Reality Check
₹25 LPA salaries might still be standard in other cities like Hyderabad.
- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Industry
- Technology
- Salary Debate
- ₹50 LPA vs. ₹1 crore+
- Tech Workers in Bengaluru
- Over 1 million
- Status
- Asia-Pacific's largest tech talent hub