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Icertis SDE 3 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 3 at Icertis — replace it with your own offer to see your real numbers.

Base salary₹8.7L (83%)
Annual bonus₹1 (0%)
Stock (annualised)₹1.7L (17%)

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 →

The Icertis ladder

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

LevelRoleTotal comp
Software EngineerSDE 1₹10.5L
Software EngineerSDE 2₹10.5L
Software Engineerthis pageSDE 3₹10.5L

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.

Run your own number

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Frequently Asked

How much does a SDE 3 earn at Icertis in India?

Median total compensation for a SDE 3 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 3?

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 3 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.