As a fresher, everyone intends to find a perfect job and is excited about joining a Multi-National company, especially, the big Indian MNC of their dream. Ever wondered how much your salary would have been if you were working as a fresher in a Big Company?
We explored the employer rating and review portal to find out what is the average salary paid to a fresher working in an initial job profile in the top Indian MNCs. Surprisingly, every company has different salary criteria for the same profile
1. Infosys
Infosys Limited is an Indian multinational information technology company that provides business consulting, information technology and outsourcing services. The Indian IT giant, Infosys tops the list by offering the highest minimum salary of Rs. 2,00,000 to all the freshers who enter the organisation after completing their graduation. The salary range goes as high as Rs. 7,00,000 per year, making an annual average salary to be Rs. 4,10,000.
2. TCS
Tata Consultancy Services is an Indian multinational information technology services and consulting company headquartered in Mumbai. It is a part of the Tata Group and operates in 149 locations across 46 countries. Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS) offers an annual salary ranging from Rs. 1,80,000 to Rs. 6,50,000 (max) to freshers. The average salary of a fresher software developer/programmer at TCS is Rs. 3,60,000/yr.
3. HCL
HCL Technologies is an Indian multinational information technology services and consulting company headquartered in Noida. It is a subsidiary of HCL Enterprise. HCL Technologies Ltd. is another popular employer of software developers offering an average salary of Rs. 3,50,000/yr while the minimum and maximum salaries are Rs. 1,60,000 and Rs. 6,50,000 respectively.
4. Wipro
Wipro Limited, formerly known as the Western Indian Palm Refined Oil Limited, is an Indian multinational information technology services and consulting company headquartered in Bangalore. Apart from its core information technology business, the company also has a presence in FMCG and lighting. Wipro Technologies Ltd., on the other hand, offers an average annual salary of Rs. 3,50,000 to its software developers. The salary ranges from Rs. 1,80,000 Rs. 6,00,000.
5. Tech Mahindra
Tech Mahindra is an Indian multinational information technology services and consulting company. Part of the Mahindra Group, the company is headquartered in Pune and has its registered office in Mumbai. Tech Mahindra is a US$5.2 billion company with over 125,000 employees across 90 countries. You can earn an annual salary ranging from Rs. 2,00,000 to Rs. 5,50,000 working at Tech Mahindra Ltd. as a software developer. The average salary paid is Rs. 3,50,000 per annum.
6. Capgemini
Capgemini SE is a French multinational information technology services and consulting company. It is headquartered in Paris, France. Capgemini India Pvt Ltd also holds its rank in this list by offering the highest minimum salary of Rs. 2,20,000 to all the freshers who enter the organisation after completing their graduation. The salary range goes as high as Rs. 6,50,000 per year, making an annual average salary to be Rs. 4,00,000.
7. Cognizant
Cognizant is an American multinational information technology services and consulting company. It is headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, United States. Cognizant is part of the NASDAQ-100 and trades under CTSH. Cognizant Technology Solutions, on the other hand, offers an average annual salary of Rs. 3,80,000 to its software developers. The salary ranges from Rs. 2,00,000 to Rs. 6,20,000.
8. Accenture
Accenture plc is an Ireland-based multinational professional services company that specialises in information technology services and consulting. A Fortune Global 500 company, it reported revenues of $50.53 billion in 2021. Accenture offers an annual salary ranging from Rs. 1,80,000 to Rs. 7,00,000 (max) to freshers. The average salary of a fresher at Accenture is Rs.4,00,000/yr.
9. Dell India
Dell India is considered one of the top brands in the industry that has reached a whole new height. The firm is one of the top Indian IT companies with more than 1,80,000 employees across 300+ locations across the globe. The company offers an annual salary ranging from Rs. 2,50,000 to Rs. 5,50,000 (max) to software testing engineer or test automation engineer. The average salary of a fresher business analyst at Dell India is Rs. 3,50,000/yr.
10. Persistent Systems
Persistent Systems is an Indian multinational technology services company that was incorporated on 16 May 1990 as Persistent Systems Private Limited. Persistent Systems is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange. The salaries offered to freshers by Persistent Systems start with Rs. 5,00,000 and goes as high as Rs. 12,50,000. The base package is 5,00,000 and selected candidates get evaluated for higher packages from 7LPA to 12LPA.
