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what is the salary I can quote? I am done with Accenture final round of interview for custom software engineer L10- my total years of exp is 5 and relevant to frontend development is around 4 years. My last drawn salary was 5Lpa from Capgemini (ik I was severely underpaid, stayed there because the recent project offered a lot of learning). How much should I aim for during salary negotiation? Also I am an immediate joiner.
Also does Accenture release offer first and then later negotiation or they call and discuss first?
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Hi Nikita,
It’s great that you’ve completed your final round with Accenture — congratulations on reaching this stage. With 5 years of total experience (4 years relevant in frontend development), you should confidently aim for a salary in the range of ₹12–18 LPA for the L10 Custom Software Engineer role.
Salary Expectation:
Market Range (Accenture India, 2026): • Mid-level engineers (3–5 yrs): ₹11–31 LPA • Senior engineers (6–9 yrs): ₹22–59 LPA • Median salary for software engineers: ₹12.2 LPA, with the 75th percentile at ₹19.4 LPA
Your Profile: With your experience and strong frontend skills, you fall at the upper end of the mid-level band.
Recommended Ask: ₹15–18 LPA is realistic and competitive, especially since your last drawn salary was ₹5 LPA (severely underpaid). Being an immediate joiner strengthens your case.
Accenture’s Offer Process:
Typically, Accenture releases the offer letter first with a fixed CTC.
Negotiation usually happens after the offer is shared, where you can request a discussion with HR based on market benchmarks, skills, and immediate availability.
Tip: Be prepared with data points (market ranges, your skillset, and underpaid history) to justify your ask.
Negotiation Strategy:
Anchor High but Realistic: Quote ₹18 LPA as your expectation to allow room for HR to negotiate down while still landing in your target range.
Highlight Immediate Joining: Stress that you can join right away, saving Accenture time and cost.
Leverage Skills: Emphasize your 4 years of frontend specialization, project delivery, and adaptability.
Be Transparent: Mention your last drawn salary was below market, but you stayed for learning — this shows commitment and growth mindset.
Risks & Considerations:
Accenture may initially offer closer to the median (~₹12–13 LPA).
Negotiation window is limited — once the offer is released, HR may only allow minor adjustments.
Clarify fixed vs variable components in the CTC, as Accenture’s packages include performance bonuses.
In short, quote ₹18 LPA during negotiation, expect a final offer between ₹15–17 LPA, and be ready to justify with your experience, immediate availability, and market benchmarks. Accenture will release the offer first, then allow negotiation.
It’s great that you’ve completed your final round with Accenture — congratulations on reaching this stage. With 5 years of total experience (4 years relevant in frontend development), you should confidently aim for a salary in the range of ₹12–18 LPA for the L10 Custom Software Engineer role.
Salary Expectation:
Market Range (Accenture India, 2026): • Mid-level engineers (3–5 yrs): ₹11–31 LPA • Senior engineers (6–9 yrs): ₹22–59 LPA • Median salary for software engineers: ₹12.2 LPA, with the 75th percentile at ₹19.4 LPA
Your Profile: With your experience and strong frontend skills, you fall at the upper end of the mid-level band.
Recommended Ask: ₹15–18 LPA is realistic and competitive, especially since your last drawn salary was ₹5 LPA (severely underpaid). Being an immediate joiner strengthens your case.
Accenture’s Offer Process:
Typically, Accenture releases the offer letter first with a fixed CTC.
Negotiation usually happens after the offer is shared, where you can request a discussion with HR based on market benchmarks, skills, and immediate availability.
Tip: Be prepared with data points (market ranges, your skillset, and underpaid history) to justify your ask.
Negotiation Strategy:
Anchor High but Realistic: Quote ₹18 LPA as your expectation to allow room for HR to negotiate down while still landing in your target range.
Highlight Immediate Joining: Stress that you can join right away, saving Accenture time and cost.
Leverage Skills: Emphasize your 4 years of frontend specialization, project delivery, and adaptability.
Be Transparent: Mention your last drawn salary was below market, but you stayed for learning — this shows commitment and growth mindset.
Risks & Considerations:
Accenture may initially offer closer to the median (~₹12–13 LPA).
Negotiation window is limited — once the offer is released, HR may only allow minor adjustments.
Clarify fixed vs variable components in the CTC, as Accenture’s packages include performance bonuses.
In short, quote ₹18 LPA during negotiation, expect a final offer between ₹15–17 LPA, and be ready to justify with your experience, immediate availability, and market benchmarks. Accenture will release the offer first, then allow negotiation.