Salary Trends for Full Stack Java Developers

 💼 Salary by Experience

Regional data (IHUB Talent) shows:


Entry-level (0–2 yrs): ₹3–6 L (avg ₹5 L)


Mid-level (2–5 yrs): ₹6–12 L (avg ₹8 L)


Senior (5–6 yrs): ₹10–21 L


Lead/Architect (15+ yrs): ₹30 L+ 

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🌆 Location-Based Salaries

Common averages from multiple sources:


Bengaluru: ₹9–10 L avg (range ₹6–18 L)


Hyderabad: ₹9–9.5 L (₹4–15 L)


Pune/Mumbai: ₹9–9.5 L (₹6–15 L)


Chennai/Delhi: ₹8–9 L (₹4–14 L) 

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🧰 Impact of Skills & Tech Stack

Skill premium ranges:


Java + Spring Boot: ₹5.5–9 L


Microservices / APIs: ₹6–11.5 L


Cloud (AWS/Azure): ₹7.5–13 L


DevOps (Docker/Kubernetes): ₹7–12.5 L 

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Full-stack stacks overall:


Java + Angular: ₹6–17 L


MERN/MEAN stacks: ₹5.5–18 L 

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🏢 Company Type & Industry

IT Services (TCS, Infosys): ₹4.5–9 L


Product-Based / Big Tech (Oracle, Amazon, Google, Microsoft): ₹8–20 L+ (up to ₹30 L+ at top firms) 

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Fintech / E-commerce: ₹10–22 L 

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🤝 Community Insights (Reddit)

Real-world anecdotes confirm the wide variation:


“Full Stack Java ‑ 6 YOE – 24 LPA – Mumbai” 

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upgrad.com

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thefullstack.co.in

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reddit.com

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“With more than 3–5 yoe… big companies pay 20–35 lpa… 40–50 lpa is possible with around 5–8 yoe if you're knowledgeable” 

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Recent hiring call shows 15–39 LPA roles for experienced Java + React Full Stack devs 

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📉 Market Trend (2025)

While AI is increasing developer productivity, global outsourcing rates (including India) have dipped 9–16%, as clients negotiate harder and rely on automation tools 

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💡 Quick Summary

Factor Estimate Range (₹ LPA)

Fresher / 0–2 yrs 3–6 L (avg ~5 L)

Mid (2–5 yrs) 6–12 L (avg ~8–10 L)

Senior (5–8 yrs) 10–25 L (top ~40–50 L in product firms)

Lead / Architect (>15 yrs) 30 L+

Location (big cities) +10–20% premium over national avg

Tech stack premium +₹2–5 L for cloud, microservices, DevOps

Company type Product/FinTech > Services by ₹3–10 L+


🚀 Tips to Maximize Salary

Specialize in high-value skills such as microservices, cloud, and DevOps.


Target product-based or fintech roles—they pay significantly more.


Gain 5–8 years of full-stack Java experience combined with strong system/design knowledge.


Stay updated on AI-assisted development tools, they’re reshaping cost and productivity dynamics.


Prepare well for interviews and negotiate smartly—as Redditors advise, avoid anchoring low.

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