Am I underpaid?

I'll keep it short. I'm 22 M. Joined a startup last year July as Intern (got paid 15K/m)

Got PPO, joined as FTE this June, 7.2 LPA (60k/m).

Fyi, I work as a Software Engineer (Mobile)

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DancingUnicorn

Stealth8mo

2021 boom really made people believe they can walk on water. Most people out of college bagged 20-30L, but that time is gone.

You’re fine buddy. There are many with 2-3 YOE stuck at 5-6LPA.

QuirkyNugget

Stealth8mo

Umm it's not like that. I see why you said this. But no, I don't expect 20LPA+ at this level. But I feel I deserve a little more due to my skills.

In any case thanks for commenting your thoughts. It helped.

SparklyBiscuit

Tekion8mo

You are doing good. At least spend one more year and switch for SDE2 roles for better compensation or you can get better pay at the same level by switching.

QuirkyNugget

Stealth8mo

Thanks. Yes that's the plan. Thanks, at least I got reassurance that I was thinking the right thing.

SquishyPotato

Allstate8mo

Nope

DerpyBanana

Stealth8mo

7.2 is base, right? Btw which company?

QuirkyNugget

Stealth8mo

Yes 7.2 is the base. CTC and In-hand is the same. So yes.

Can't share the company name sorry ://, is a BLR based startup.

GigglyPanda

TCS8mo

Many MNCs don't give this much to even 3 YOE people.

PrancingPancake

IBM8mo

SquishyNarwhal

Genpact8mo

TBH you are underpaid, but there is nothing to feel bad about. We all have been underpaid at some point in our lives. So chill. Keep Switching.

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by BouncyBiscuitSoftware Engineer

Underpaid or Not

2022 Grad here.

I currently work as a Backend Engineer at a mid-stage AI startup in Chennai. I interned with them for close to a year before I was converted to a FTE.

Current CTC -11.5 LPA Working as a full time employee since June 2022.