Indian Software Engineer Details Salary Growth from Rs 37,000 to Rs 2.2 Crore in 11 Years
An Indian software professional shared on Reddit how his salary grew from Rs 37,000 per month in 2015 to around Rs 2.2 crore annually over 11 years. His career included roles at a service and consulting company, a FAANG-level firm, startups, and founding a fintech venture. He experienced significant salary jumps through job switches and promotions, faced mental health challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, and navigated startup difficulties before returning to high-paying roles in the tech industry.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (72/100). Lens Score 33/100.
Outlets measured: mint, moneycontrol. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (70–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 11 Aug, 08:54 am. Other outlets followed.