r/ProgrammingPals • u/TakingNotestoLive • 27d ago

Got 9 LPA offer after 4.7 years .NET experience — is it market standard or low?

I resigned from my current company and have been searching for a new role for around 2 months. I recently got selected in an MNC and received an offer of 9 LPA.

I have 4.7 years of experience in .NET full-stack development.

When I tried negotiating, they mentioned there are budget constraints for the project and they cannot go higher.

At this point, my last working day is near, so I cannot really afford to wait longer for another opportunity.

I want an honest opinion from experienced folks here:

\- Is 9 LPA fair for my experience in the current market?

\- Or is it on the lower side and I should keep trying elsewhere after joining?

Appreciate any insights.

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u/CursedSloth 27d ago

What does 9 LPA mean in actual salary?

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u/TakingNotestoLive 27d ago

Lakhs per annum

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u/keelanstuart 26d ago

Does the average car cost 5 Lakhs? What is the relative value of 1 Lakh vs. a small home or a speed boat?

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u/Easy_Bank_1333 25d ago

Bro your next salary depends on your current salary, if you are getting 100% or more hike then its good you also depends is its remote opportunity or not.
But 9 LPA for 4.7 years of experience is pretty low. You should keep trying elsewhere as well.

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u/Necessary-Amoeba5863 25d ago

You are far behind, you have to take jump ASAP

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u/First-Kiwi-5624 21d ago

One thing I’ve noticed is career growth rarely stays linear in tech. Some people stagnate for years then suddenly jump massively after switching domains, improving communication, or joining the right team. Early salary numbers matter less long term than whether your skills and leverage are compounding over time.