A viral post on X has ignited a lively discussion among IT professionals in Bengaluru, questioning if ₹50 lakh per annum (LPA) has become the new ₹25 LPA in the city’s booming tech scene.
Sourav Dutta initiated the conversation with a curious observation: “I hear many folks in Bengaluru’s IT sector quoting ₹50 LPA. Either salaries are inflated or this is the new norm. Can any tech pros verify?”
His post triggered a wave of reactions. Some users argued that even ₹50 LPA holds limited weight now, given Bengaluru’s rising living expenses. “₹50L feels like ₹10L nowadays. Everyone’s chasing ₹1 crore+,” one user commented. Another stated bluntly, “If you’re not at ₹1 crore+, you’re falling behind in Bengaluru.”
However, many opposed this sweeping outlook, urging context. “Compared to which year? 2005, 2015, or 2020?” one user challenged, pointing out the need for a time-based baseline.
Others clarified that such high pay is usually reserved for elite roles at multinational firms. “Yes, but only for top-tier roles,” a user replied.
The conversation also spotlighted regional pay gaps. “Just Bengaluru things. In Hyderabad, ₹25L is still big money,” wrote one user.
A tech professional demystified the ₹50 LPA figure, explaining how a large portion comes from stock units. “Microsoft offers ₹50L, but ₹16L is fixed; the rest is RSUs vested over 3–4 years,” they shared.
Meanwhile, Bengaluru continues to thrive globally, with over 1 million tech workers—Asia-Pacific’s largest tech workforce—cementing its status as a global IT powerhouse.
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