Scaler Placement Report: Median CTC Up to ₹20L After Scaler
The 3rd Scaler Placement Report includes the latest placement and salary figures for more than 12,500 learners who completed eligible programs during the 2024 and 2025 cohorts. The figures have been independently audited by B2K Analytics, the agency that also audits IIM Ahmedabad's placement reports.
With the placement and salary data, you’ll also find how the audit was conducted, which was explained in the methodology section. It includes the learner sample, reporting period, data sources, and verification process used to assess the reported figures. Whether you're looking for the latest Scaler Placement Report, verifying a salary figure, or understanding how the audit was conducted, you'll find everything in one place.
You can also download the report to read it alongside.
What You'll Find in This Article
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Headline placement outcomes
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Audit methodology
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Programme-wise salary distributions
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Placement eligibility
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Independent verification sources
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Here's a quick summary of the main findings from the scaler placement report 2025.
Report at a Glance
| Key Finding | Reported Figure |
|---|---|
| Learners Placed | 11,444 |
| Overall Placement Rate | 89% |
| Assessment Coverage | 3,123 PIN codes across India |
| Average Salary Growth | 2.5× (₹11 LPA to ₹24 LPA) |
| Top 25% Average CTC | ₹45 LPA |
| Highest Reported Offer | ₹2.8 Cr |
The figures provide an overall view for the cohorts as a whole; there are also individual outcomes present, which we will be looking into later in the sections. We’ll explain in the sections below how they were independently assessed, how salary distributions have been reported, and what these numbers mean when viewed across different programs and learner backgrounds.
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Methodology: How B2K Analytics Audited the Numbers
Every figure in the report is backed by a published methodology. While going through the report, you’ll also find that the scaler placement methodology includes the scope of the assessment, the learner sample, where the data came from, and how the reported figures were verified before the audit was completed. You can even find these findings covered by BW people.
| Methodology Parameter | Details |
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| Assessment Period | 2024 & 2025 learner cohorts |
| Learners Assessed | 12,500+ learners |
| Assessment Agency | B2K Analytics |
| Data Source | Placement data, supporting information, and documentation provided by Scaler |
| Verification Method | 1:1 learner verification calls and offer letters (where available) |
| Sample Validation | Random sample verification of learner records |
| Assessment Type | Independent assessment |
Who was counted as "placed"?
Here, the placement figures are based on eligible learners who secured opportunities within the defined reporting period. It is also made clear that placement outcomes vary based on factors such as prior experience, technical skills, interview performance, placement eligibility, and market conditions.
Wondering how these figures were verified before they were published? The detailed methodology will be able to answer this for you, and we’ll also cover this in the upcoming section where we’ll be looking at how the report presents salary distributions and why relying on a single average is not considered.
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Salary Distribution: Top 25%, Middle 80% & Pre → Post CTC
Every journey has its own point of start, and that is why each person’s growth looks so different. Some learners already have a few years of experience, while others are switching careers or moving into a completely new role. That's why the scaler salary report doesn't rely on just one average salary for reference. Instead, it shares different salary metrics so you can understand the reported figures with a little more context.
Modern Software & AI Engineering
- Average CTC before upskilling: ₹17.77 LPA
- Average CTC after placement: ₹33.73 LPA
- Top 25% Average CTC: ₹48 LPA
- Middle 80% Average CTC: ₹25 LPA
Along with the overall salary growth, you can also see how the reported salaries are spread across the assessed learners to remain transparent throughout and not speak of the highest packages for all.
Modern Data Science & ML
- Top 25% Average CTC: ₹35 LPA
- Middle 80% Average CTC: ₹18 LPA
- Median Salary Hike: around 110%
The report follows the same approach here as well. It didn’t seem fair to just show the exceptional few offers, and that is why it groups the reported salaries so you can understand how every learner, based on different cohorts, has progressed.
These figures are put together for a more in-depth review of the placement structure and what one can really expect from it. The average CTC will help you understand the overall salary growth, while the Top 25% and Middle 80% figures add more context to how those salaries are distributed. As for the overall placement study, it still depends on factors such as previous experience, interview performance, technical preparation, and the roles a learner chooses to apply for.
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One thing we wanted to avoid in this report was putting every learner under one number. Someone preparing for a Backend Engineering role and someone aiming to become a Machine Learning Engineer are following completely different career paths. That's why we've shared the scaler outcomes by program, so you can look at the one that's actually relevant to you instead of comparing two very different journeys.
Modern Software & AI Engineering
The Modern Software & AI Engineering program represents the larger share of the assessed cohort, with 8,862 learners included in the report and a 90% placement rate among eligible learners.
The opportunities here also span a wide range of software roles. So you won’t just be looking at "Software Engineer", because the report will have the stats mentioned throughout the field and the roles it includes, like Frontend Engineering, Full Stack Development, DevOps & SRE, Senior Software Engineering and Engineering Leadership. It also reports a median salary hike of around 150%, giving you a better idea of the overall career progression seen within the program rather than focusing only on a few high-paying offers.
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Modern Data Science & ML
The same approach is followed for the Modern Data Science & ML program. It covers 3,989 learners and reports an 88% placement rate among eligible learners.
Here, the reported outcomes have been grouped around roles such as Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, and Data Engineer, making it easier to understand career growth within the data domain. The report also records a median salary hike of around 110%, while presenting the salary distribution separately for learners in this program.
What Else Does the Report Cover?
The assessed cohort includes professionals with different levels of experience; they come from 3,123 pin codes across the country and have opportunities through a network of 1,200+ hiring partners. Along with alumni stories and role-wise outcomes. So, while reading, you’ll be able to understand what the learning journey would be like and what the overall experience is.
How to Cite & Verify This Report
If you’d like to reference the findings or verify the reported outcomes, the following sources provide additional context and supporting information:
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Scaler's 3rd Placement Report (2024 - 2025) - You can use it as a primary source since it includes all the details like programme-wise outcomes, salary distributions, placement analysis, and the published assessment methodology.
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B2K Analytics Assessment Methodology - Available within the Placement Report, outlining the learner sample, reporting period, verification process, and assessment approach.
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Careers360 - Independent coverage of the B2K-assessed placement findings and key highlights from the report.
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Course Report - Independent learner reviews and experiences shared by Scaler alumni.
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Scaler Review Pages - Public learner stories, programme experiences and career transition journeys published with consent.
If you’re referencing the placement figures, then please cite the latest 2024 - 2025 B2K-audited Placement Report, as it contains the most recent assessment and supersedes figures from earlier reports.
FAQs
Q1. What does Scaler's 3rd Placement Report include?
Scaler's 3rd Placement Report brings together the placement outcomes for 12,500+ learners from the 2024 and 2025 cohorts. It includes programme-wise placement analysis, salary distributions, median salary hikes, role-wise outcomes, and the assessment methodology independently evaluated by B2K Analytics.
Q2. Who audited Scaler's 3rd Placement Report?
The report was independently assessed by B2K Analytics, the agency that also audits IIM Ahmedabad's placement reports. The assessment reviewed the reported placement data, methodology, and verification process before the findings were published.
Q3. Who is considered "placed" in the report?
The report considers learners who met the placement eligibility criteria and secured opportunities within the defined reporting period. Since placements depend on factors such as interview performance, previous experience, role preferences, and hiring demand, the figures should not be interpreted as a placement guarantee.
Q4. What salary outcomes does the report share?
The report shares much more than a single average salary. It includes pre- and post-upskilling CTC, Top 25% and Middle 80% salary distributions, median salary hikes, and programme-wise salary outcomes to provide a more complete view of the reported career transitions.
Q5. How many learners are covered in Scaler's 3rd Placement Report?
The report covers 12,500+ learners who completed Scaler's programmes during the 2024 and 2025 assessment periods.
Q6. Where can I verify the findings independently?
You can verify the findings by referring to the published 3rd Placement Report, its B2K assessment methodology, and independent coverage by publications such as Careers360. You can also explore learner reviews on platforms like Course Report for additional perspectives.
