Icertis SDE 2 Salary in India (2026)
Level Software Engineer. Total compensation, what you actually keep after tax, and how the level above compares.
Last updated: 18 September 2026
Typical total compensation
₹10.5Lper year
₹8.9L – ₹12.6L estimated range
A starting point for a SDE 2 at Icertis — replace it with your own offer to see your real numbers.
Monthly take-home
₹72,691
post-tax cash, in hand
Annual income tax
₹0
0.0% effective rate
Better regime
New
saves ₹80,036/yr
Tax is calculated on the cash component (₹8.7L base + bonus) under FY 2025-26 slabs, whichever regime is cheaper, assuming the standard deduction and no other exemptions. Add your deductions →
That ₹10,904 a month of discretionary spend, invested instead at 12% a year:
After 10 years
₹25.3L
After 20 years
₹1.09 Cr
After 30 years
₹3.85 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 (₹8.7L 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
₹72,691
post-tax cash, in hand
Annual income tax
₹0
0.0% effective rate
Better regime
New
saves ₹80,036/yr
Assumes salaried income with the standard deduction and no other exemptions. Run your own numbers with deductions →
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The part the salary sites don't show you
At this income, roughly ₹10,904 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
₹25.3L
at 12% CAGR, annuity-due
After 20 years
₹1.09 Cr
at 12% CAGR, annuity-due
After 30 years
₹3.85 Cr
at 12% CAGR, annuity-due
Redirecting it alongside a 20% savings rate reaches ₹5 Crore
4.5 years sooner
Illustrative projection at 12% CAGR. Not a forecast, and not investment advice.
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Open the calculator hubFrequently Asked
How much does a SDE 2 earn at Icertis in India?
Median total compensation for a SDE 2 at Icertis in India is around ₹10.5L per year, typically ranging ₹8.9L to ₹12.6L. That breaks down as ₹8.7L base, ₹1 bonus and ₹1.7L in annualised stock.
What is the in-hand salary for a Icertis SDE 2?
About ₹72,691 per month. That is the cash component (₹8.7L base plus bonus) after ₹0 of income tax under the new regime for FY 2025-26 — an effective rate of 0.0%. Stock is excluded because RSUs are taxed separately at vest.
Is the new or old tax regime better on a Icertis SDE 2 salary?
The new regime, by roughly ₹80,036 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.
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