How much salary should I ask? 3.8 YOE | .NET Full Stack + Angular + SQL | Award winner | Currently 6.56 LPA

Hi everyone,

I need some advice on salary expectations.

I have 3.8 years of experience as a Software Engineer, working as a .NET full-stack developer (C#, .NET Core, Angular, SQL). I’ve consistently handled end-to-end modules, API development, UI work, database design, and integration tasks.

I also received an award for innovative research methods in my company, so overall strong performance with good contributions.

Right now my CTC is 6.56 LPA, and I feel it’s on the lower side for my skillset and experience.

For someone with my background:

• .NET Core
• Angular
• SQL
• Full-stack development
• Good performance reviews
• 3.8 years experience

What would be a reasonable salary to ask for in today’s market?

Should I target:

• 10–12 LPA?
• 12–15 LPA?
• More?

Would love to hear what others in similar roles and experience levels are getting. Thanks!