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9 high-paying computer science jobs in India listed by Coursera
Coursera has published a list of nine high-paying computer science jobs in India, based on Glassdoor median total pay data as of May 2026. The roles span security, software, hardware, data, and…
Coursera has published a list of nine high-paying computer science jobs in India, based on Glassdoor median total pay data as of May 2026. The roles span security, software, hardware, data, and IT management, with salaries ranging from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 20 lakh per year.
The highest-paying role is network architect at a median total pay of Rs 20,00,000, followed by data scientist at Rs 13,50,000 and lead information security analyst at Rs 10,00,000. Other jobs include software developer (Rs 6,10,000), hardware design engineer (Rs 5,00,000), database architect, data engineer, IT manager, and systems analyst.
Coursera notes that the technology sector in India is projected to reach $500 billion by 2030, citing the India Brand Equity Foundation. Most roles require at least a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, with some requiring certifications or experience.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The salary data, sourced from Glassdoor, reflects total compensation including bonuses, not just base pay, which can vary significantly by company and city. India's IT sector employs over 5 million people directly, and the projected $500 billion target by 2030 would require sustained hiring, especially in cybersecurity and data roles. The median figures also mask wide variation: a network architect at a top firm in Bengaluru may earn far more than the listed median. Aspirants should note that many of these roles, especially data scientist and security analyst, demand continuous upskilling due to rapidly changing technology stacks. The next key signal will be the actual hiring numbers in the upcoming quarterly IT sector reports, which will show if demand matches projections.
Source: coursera.org
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