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Cybersecurity Engineer Salary in India (2026)

The median Cybersecurity Engineer salary in India is ₹13.2L per year, with most professionals earning between ₹11.4L and ₹14.6L CTC. These figures aggregate 359 employee-reported salary reports across 14 companies hiring in India.

₹13.2LMedian CTC
₹11.4L–₹14.6LTypical range
14Companies
359Salary reports

Cybersecurity Engineer salary by experience

Pay for cybersecurity engineers in India climbs steeply with seniority — the gap between entry-level and lead roles is one of the biggest levers on your earnings.

Entry level (0–2 yrs)
₹13.9L
Mid level (3–5 yrs)
₹11.8L
Senior (6–9 yrs)
₹35.8L
Lead / Principal (10+ yrs)
₹36.7L

Highest-paying companies for Cybersecurity Engineers

Top reported average CTC for a cybersecurity engineer role at each company (minimum 15 salary reports).

CompanyAvg CTCTypical range
CRED₹29.9L₹27.9L–₹31.9L
HackerOne₹21.0L₹17.8L–₹24.3L
Checkmarx₹13.2L₹10.8L–₹15.5L
BT Group₹12.7L₹11.4L–₹14.0L

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average Cybersecurity Engineer salary in India?

The median Cybersecurity Engineer salary in India is around ₹13.2L per year (CTC), with most professionals earning between ₹11.4L and ₹14.6L. Figures are aggregated from 359 employee-reported salary reports across 14 companies.

How does Cybersecurity Engineer pay change with experience?

Entry level: about ₹13.9L; Mid level: about ₹11.8L; Senior: about ₹35.8L; Lead / Principal: about ₹36.7L. Compensation rises sharply with seniority.

Which companies pay Cybersecurity Engineers the most in India?

Among employers with reported data, the top payers include CRED (₹29.9L), HackerOne (₹21.0L), Checkmarx (₹13.2L), BT Group (₹12.7L).

Are these Cybersecurity Engineer salary figures accurate?

They are median estimates from crowdsourced, employee-reported salary data (AmbitionBox) and are indicative, not guarantees. Actual offers vary by company, location, skills and negotiation.

Other role salaries in India

Methodology. Salary figures are median annual CTC estimates aggregated from crowdsourced, employee-reported data (AmbitionBox) across 14 companies, 359 salary reports. They are indicative, not guarantees — actual pay varies by company, city, skills and negotiation. Job counts reflect live listings on HireHire, updated every 8 hours. Last updated: July 2026.