Considering you have no previous experience as a designer and no design school
If you join service company in metro as a fresher you can expect 20k to 45k based on the company and increase your package by switching every 1.5 years to right company and learning right skills.
For product/startup companies, it's usually more than service company.
Yaha companies 4 lakh Tak nahi de rahey hai usme bhi kehte hai aap abhi join kar lo aage hm badha denge.
Denge bhi nahi unless there is a strong hiring structure in place which mandates a minimum threshold for each level of design ladder.
Plus, there are just too many desperate good designers in the market. Companies are also not making a lot of money due to multiple issues beyond their control.
There is none. Company to company and even City to city this varies a lot
How much is Amex paying you?
The situation is not good for entry-level jobs. People are willing to work for free and year-long internships have started becoming a norm.
Don’t let anyone lowball you but don’t get too caught up with CTC figures. Look for companies where you see growth and some structure.
3-5L is also decent amount to start with. Build a strong portfolio and soon you can switch for a higher CTC. My org pays about 6-9L for entry level designers but I know that’s not the norm.
7-11L in startups include ESOPs which are worthless unless you are able to complete the vesting period and the company makes it big.