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Bengaluru Techie Feels ‘50 LPA Is The New 25 LPA' In The City

Last Updated: According to a report by on average, a person in Bengaluru earns around Rs 27.2 Lakh per year. Bengaluru, the IT Capital of India, has long been regarded as one of the most expensive cities in India for middle-class families, with studies indicating a monthly cost of living of around Rs 36,000 for a comfortable lifestyle. This rising cost of living significantly impacts individuals' financial stability and well-being, affecting their ability to afford essential needs and plan for the future. Amid this, a post from a techie has gained traction on social media, highlighting whether the Rs 50 lakh per annum (LPA) package has become the new Rs 25 LPA in the IT hub. Taking to X, a user wrote, 'I hear so many people earning 50LPA in the Bangalore IT sector. Either they're stating inflated CTC or 50LPA is the new 25LPA. Can some techies confirm?" I hear so many people earning 50LPA in Bangalore IT they're stating inflated CTC or 50LPA is the new 25LPA. Can some techies confirm? — Sourav Dutta (@Dutta_Souravd) June 10, 2025 The post instantly grabbed the attention of the audience, prompting many to share their reactions. Some users claimed that even Rs 50 LPA doesn't mean much anymore in the city's high-cost tech ecosystem. An X user commented, 'It is the new 25 LPA. At 40, it will be strange if you are not earning 50." Another one wrote, '50L is the new 10L. Most earn 1Crs+++." One of them shared, 'It depends, Bengaluru has 10L+ IT employees, 90 per cent of them are on 2-3X of their years of experience, while 5-10 per cent employees are getting 4-6X I know guys who have 10-12 years of experience and earning 20-25L and on other hand 5-year experience guys earning 60-70L also." 'In a way, yes, but only for top-tier tech professionals," a comment read. Another one reads, '50L is 5LPA of 2015, 10LPA of 2020." A person wrote, 'Generally, people with over 5 years of experience can land it, but it heavily depends on negotiation skills, experience, and the college they graduated from." According to a report by on average, a person in Bengaluru earns around Rs 27.2 Lakh per year.