Every year, SIC surveys member companies anonymously on compensation. This is the 2026 edition — 200+ companies participated, covering roles from junior developer to VP Engineering.
Frontend developers (React/Vue, 0–2 years): ₹3–5.5 LPA. Frontend developers (3–5 years, senior): ₹7–12 LPA. Note that companies with US or UK clients pay 20–30% above these ranges to stay competitive with remote opportunities.
Backend developers (Node.js/Python/Java, 0–2 years): ₹3.5–6 LPA. Backend developers (3–5 years): ₹8–15 LPA. Senior backend + system design experience commands a ₹15–22 LPA range, with some SaaS companies paying above ₹25 LPA for exceptional talent.
Full-stack developers continue to command a premium across all experience levels, typically 10–15% above pure frontend or backend rates.
DevOps and cloud engineers (AWS/GCP/Azure, 2+ years): ₹9–18 LPA. The demand for DevOps skills has outpaced supply in Surat, creating upward pressure. Several founders reported losing DevOps hires to Bangalore or remote roles.
Mobile developers (Flutter, React Native, 2+ years): ₹7–14 LPA. The Flutter talent pool in Surat is particularly strong — multiple companies cited Surat as one of the best cities in India for Flutter hiring.
QA engineers remain under-compensated relative to market demand. The data suggests companies that invest in QA compensation see 40% lower bug-fix cycles. Worth the investment.
The key finding: companies that offer flexible work arrangements (hybrid or partial remote) spend 18% less on salaries for equivalent talent. Flexibility has a ₹ value.
"Companies that offer flexible work arrangements spend 18% less on salaries for equivalent talent. Flexibility has a real rupee value."
