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Angel One SDE 2 Salary in India (2026)

Level SDE 2. Total compensation, what you actually keep after tax, and how the level above compares.

Last updated: 18 September 2026

Typical total compensation

₹35.3Lper year

₹30L₹42.4L estimated range

A starting point for a SDE 2 at Angel One — replace it with your own offer to see your real numbers.

Base salary₹35.3L (100%)
Annual bonus₹0 (0%)
Stock (annualised)₹0 (0%)

Monthly take-home

2,40,876

post-tax cash, in hand

Annual income tax

₹6.4L

18.2% effective rate

Better regime

New

saves ₹2.5L/yr

Tax is calculated on the cash component (₹35.3L base + bonus) under FY 2025-26 slabs, whichever regime is cheaper, assuming the standard deduction and no other exemptions. Add your deductions →

That 36,131 a month of discretionary spend, invested instead at 12% a year:

After 10 years

₹83.9L

After 20 years

₹3.61 Cr

After 30 years

₹12.75 Cr

Illustrative projection, not a forecast and not investment advice. Returns are not guaranteed.

Starting figures from Levels.fyi (reference) · last verified 2026-09-14 Compensation varies by team, location, joining bonus, stock refresh and negotiation.

What you actually take home

CTC is not income. This is the cash component (₹35.3L base + bonus) after income tax under the FY 2025-26 slabs, using whichever regime is cheaper for this salary. Stock is excluded — RSUs are taxed at vest on a separate schedule.

Monthly take-home

₹2,40,876

post-tax cash, in hand

Annual income tax

₹6.4L

18.2% effective rate

Better regime

New

saves ₹2.5L/yr

Assumes salaried income with the standard deduction and no other exemptions. Run your own numbers with deductions →

The Angel One ladder

What each level pays, and what the jump is worth. See every Angel One role on one page →

LevelRoleTotal comp
SDE 1SDE 1₹23.2L
SDE 2this pageSDE 2₹35.3L
SDE 3SDE 3₹56.5L

The part the salary sites don't show you

At this income, roughly ₹36,131 a month typically goes to spending you would not defend if asked. Here is what that same amount becomes if it compounds instead.

After 10 years

₹83.9L

at 12% CAGR, annuity-due

After 20 years

₹3.61 Cr

at 12% CAGR, annuity-due

After 30 years

₹12.75 Cr

at 12% CAGR, annuity-due

Redirecting it alongside a 20% savings rate reaches ₹5 Crore

4.1 years sooner

Illustrative projection at 12% CAGR. Not a forecast, and not investment advice.

Run your own number

What does YOUR ₹36,131/month leak cost over 30 years? Try the PaisaProof calculator to find out.

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Frequently Asked

How much does a SDE 2 earn at Angel One in India?

Median total compensation for a SDE 2 at Angel One in India is around ₹35.3L per year, typically ranging ₹30L to ₹42.4L. That breaks down as ₹35.3L base, ₹0 bonus and ₹0 in annualised stock.

What is the in-hand salary for a Angel One SDE 2?

About ₹2,40,876 per month. That is the cash component (₹35.3L base plus bonus) after ₹6.4L of income tax under the new regime for FY 2025-26 — an effective rate of 18.2%. Stock is excluded because RSUs are taxed separately at vest.

Is the new or old tax regime better on a Angel One SDE 2 salary?

The new regime, by roughly ₹2.5L a year at this income level assuming only the standard deduction. If you claim substantial 80C, 80D or HRA deductions, re-run the comparison — the crossover point moves.

How reliable are these numbers?

They are drawn from Levels.fyi, last verified 2026-09-14. Compensation varies significantly by team, city, joining bonus, stock refresh cycle and negotiation, so treat this as a band rather than a quote.