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  "metadata": {
    "report_title": "Tech Compensation Architecture in India: Disclosed CTC and Experience Bands",
    "canonical_url": "https://jobspiq.in/blog/understanding-tech-salary-benchmarks-india-2026",
    "sample_size": 250000,
    "period": "2026 H1",
    "geography": "India",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0",
    "attribution": "Jobspiq (https://jobspiq.in)"
  },
  "median_ctc_by_hub_3_to_6_yrs": [
    {
      "hub": "Bengaluru",
      "median_ctc_lpa_inr": 24.0
    },
    {
      "hub": "Remote (India-wide)",
      "median_ctc_lpa_inr": 22.0
    },
    {
      "hub": "Hyderabad",
      "median_ctc_lpa_inr": 21.0
    },
    {
      "hub": "Gurugram / Delhi NCR",
      "median_ctc_lpa_inr": 20.0
    },
    {
      "hub": "Pune",
      "median_ctc_lpa_inr": 18.0
    },
    {
      "hub": "Chennai",
      "median_ctc_lpa_inr": 17.0
    }
  ],
  "compensation_observations": {
    "distributed_stack_premium_percent": "30-45%",
    "undisclosed_compensation_postings_percent": 68.4,
    "fastest_moving_experience_bracket": "4-7 years"
  }
}