{"id":1640,"date":"2026-08-12T08:44:55","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T08:44:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsraise.com\/in\/2026\/08\/12\/tech-professional-37k-to-2-2-crore-salary-11-years\/"},"modified":"2026-08-12T08:44:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T08:44:55","slug":"tech-professional-37k-to-2-2-crore-salary-11-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsraise.com\/in\/2026\/08\/12\/tech-professional-37k-to-2-2-crore-salary-11-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Tech professional climbs from \u20b937,000 to \u20b92.2\u202fcrore salary in 11 years"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- Quick Adsense WordPress Plugin: http:\/\/quickadsense.com\/ -->\n<div class=\"9fece8afa224fd09e54b043d0febfb58\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- NR ATF -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8898941184964366\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"4839033563\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>A software professional recounted on Reddit how his earnings escalated from a modest \u20b937,000 per month in his first job to an annual compensation exceeding \u20b92.2\u202fcrore after just eleven years. The thread attracted considerable attention, with many commenters praising the trajectory as evidence of hard work and the evolving pay landscape in India&#8217;s technology sector.<\/p>\n<h2>Early years and first promotion<\/h2>\n<p>The individual, who described himself as coming from a middle\u2011class background and not having attended a tier\u20111 university, entered the workforce in 2015. He accepted a role at a service and consulting firm, receiving a starting salary of \u20b937,000 each month. He credited the company\u2019s strong technical culture with providing valuable learning opportunities that set the foundation for later growth.<\/p>\n<p>After four years of service, his monthly remuneration rose to roughly \u20b91.1\u202flakh. At that point, he admitted to becoming \u201ccomplacent\u201d and decided to explore opportunities elsewhere, believing a change could accelerate his career.<\/p>\n<h2>Jump to a FAANG\u2011level firm and subsequent moves<\/h2>\n<p>In 2019, the engineer secured a position with a FAANG\u2011level organization, earning an annual package of \u20b944\u202flakh\u2014almost three times his previous earnings. He highlighted the exposure to large\u2011scale corporate processes as a key learning experience. However, the onset of the COVID\u201119 pandemic in early 2020 intensified workloads, adversely affecting his mental health. Citing the stressful environment and pervasive negative news, he resigned in mid\u20112020 without another offer in hand.<\/p>\n<p>Following his departure, he joined a U.S.\u2013based real\u2011estate startup, initially receiving a \u20b950\u202flakh yearly package. Within eight months, a promotion lifted his compensation to \u20b965\u202flakh. By the close of 2021, an appraisal further increased his earnings to nearly \u20b970\u202flakh per annum.<\/p>\n<h2>Entrepreneurial stint and return to employment<\/h2>\n<p>May 2022 marked a new chapter as he co\u2011founded a fintech venture, taking on the role of chief technology officer. The startup initially attracted interest but soon encountered licensing hurdles. By March 2024, the situation had deteriorated, prompting one co\u2011founder to exit. The remaining founder continued for a few months before concluding that the venture\u2019s prospects were limited. He began seeking new employment in August 2024.<\/p>\n<p>In October 2024, he accepted a position at an Indian startup, reportedly with an annual package of \u20b91.2\u202fcrore. The stint proved short\u2011lived; after three months he left, describing the workplace as toxic and overly dependent on low\u2011cost labor.<\/p>\n<p>February 2025 brought a return to a FAANG\u2011level company, this time with a \u20b91.5\u202fcrore salary. A subsequent promotion in March 2026, accompanied by additional equity, lifted his total compensation to approximately \u20b92.2\u202fcrore per year.<\/p>\n<h2>Public reaction and broader context<\/h2>\n<p>The Reddit post generated a wave of supportive comments. One user, also from a modest background and a tier\u20113 college, shared a parallel rise from an 8\u202fLPA (\u20b955,000) starting salary in 2022 to a \u20b933\u202fLPA base salary, describing the original poster as an inspiration. Another commenter praised the journey as \u201cpure hard work\u201d and encouraged the engineer to enjoy his success. A third participant noted that while one\u2011crore packages have become common in Bangalore, salaries surpassing two\u202fcrore remain rare, labeling the achievement as \u201camazing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The engineer concluded by reflecting on his non\u2011elite educational background, stating that earning a compensation comparable to graduates from top institutions feels like a \u201cflex.\u201d The narrative underscores the potential for substantial earnings in India&#8217;s tech ecosystem, even for those who begin their careers without a tier\u20111 degree.<\/p>\n<p><em>Disclaimer: This report relies on user\u2011generated content from social media. 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