Here are the Top 5 highest-paying software developer roles in India (2025) along with approximate salary ranges:
1. Data Scientist / AI Engineer

Salary: ₹25–70 LPA (senior roles can go higher) Skills Needed: Python, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Big Data.
2. Cloud Solutions Architect

Salary: ₹20–60 LPA Skills Needed: AWS/Azure/GCP, DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code.
3. Full Stack Developer (Java/React/Angular/.NET)

Salary: ₹15–40 LPA Skills Needed: Java or .NET Core, JavaScript, React/Angular, REST APIs, SQL/NoSQL, Git, CI/CD.
4. Cybersecurity Specialist

Salary: ₹15–35 LPA Skills Needed: Network Security, Ethical Hacking, Cloud Security, SIEM tools.
5. Mobile App Developer (iOS/Android/Flutter)

Salary: ₹12–30 LPA Skills Needed: Swift, Kotlin, Flutter, Firebase, REST APIs.
Note:
Salaries vary by experience, company, and location (Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pune have higher pay). Product-based companies (Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Adobe) pay the top ranges.
Do you want me to also give Hyderabad-specific salary ranges for these 5 roles? Or a visual chart for quick reference?


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