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MakeMyTrip SDE 2 Salary in India (2026)

Level Senior Software Engineer 1. Total compensation, what you actually keep after tax, and how the level above compares.

Last updated: 18 September 2026

Typical total compensation

₹23.3Lper year

₹19.8L₹28L estimated range

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

Base salary₹23.3L (100%)
Annual bonus₹0 (0%)
Stock (annualised)₹0 (0%)

Monthly take-home

1,71,410

post-tax cash, in hand

Annual income tax

₹2.7L

11.8% effective rate

Better regime

New

saves ₹2.4L/yr

Tax is calculated on the cash component (₹23.3L base + bonus) under FY 2025-26 slabs, whichever regime is cheaper, assuming the standard deduction and no other exemptions. Add your deductions →

That 25,712 a month of discretionary spend, invested instead at 12% a year:

After 10 years

₹59.7L

After 20 years

₹2.57 Cr

After 30 years

₹9.08 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 (₹23.3L 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

₹1,71,410

post-tax cash, in hand

Annual income tax

₹2.7L

11.8% effective rate

Better regime

New

saves ₹2.4L/yr

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

The MakeMyTrip ladder

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

LevelRoleTotal comp
Software EngineerSDE 1₹16.9L
Senior Software Engineer 1this pageSDE 2₹23.3L
Senior Software Engineer 2SDE 3₹35.8L
Product ManagerProduct Manager₹31.6L

The part the salary sites don't show you

At this income, roughly ₹25,712 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

₹59.7L

at 12% CAGR, annuity-due

After 20 years

₹2.57 Cr

at 12% CAGR, annuity-due

After 30 years

₹9.08 Cr

at 12% CAGR, annuity-due

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

4.3 years sooner

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

Run your own number

What does YOUR ₹25,712/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 MakeMyTrip in India?

Median total compensation for a SDE 2 at MakeMyTrip in India is around ₹23.3L per year, typically ranging ₹19.8L to ₹28L. That breaks down as ₹23.3L base, ₹0 bonus and ₹0 in annualised stock.

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

About ₹1,71,410 per month. That is the cash component (₹23.3L base plus bonus) after ₹2.7L of income tax under the new regime for FY 2025-26 — an effective rate of 11.8%. Stock is excluded because RSUs are taxed separately at vest.

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

The new regime, by roughly ₹2.4L 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.