Data Engineer Salary in India

₹8,75,600
per year
per month
₹72,965
per month
per year
Bonus
₹86,500/year
Profit Sharing
₹74,100/year
Bonus
₹7,210/month
Profit Sharing
₹6,170/month

Data Engineer - Average Salary

The average salary for a Data Engineer is ₹8,75,600 per year (₹72,965 per month), which is ₹4,88,100 (+126%) higher than the national average salary in India.
A Data Engineer can expect an average starting salary of ₹3,42,700. The highest salaries can exceed ₹20,00,000.
₹3,42,700
Low
₹8,75,600
Average
₹20,00,000
High
₹28,558
Low
₹72,965
Average
₹1,66,670
High
Total compensation includes salary, bonus and profit sharing.
₹5,300
₹13,09,800
₹26,24,800
Base Salary₹3,42,700 - 20,00,000
Bonus₹22,300 - 3,08,600
Profit Sharing₹5,300 - 3,16,200
Total Compensation₹3,70,300 - 26,24,800
₹440
₹1,09,150
₹2,18,740
Base Salary₹28,558 - 1,66,670
Bonus₹1,860 - 25,720
Profit Sharing₹440 - 26,350
Total Compensation₹30,858 - 2,18,740

Data Engineer Salary Range

Low
₹3,42,700
Average
₹8,75,600
Senior
₹13,74,700
High
₹20,00,000
Low
₹28,558
Average
₹72,965
Senior
₹1,14,560
High
₹1,66,670
Among data engineers, Junior Data Engineers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Data Engineers enjoy the highest salaries.

Data Engineer - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Senior Data Engineer₹1,375K/year
+57% 
Junior Data Engineer₹368K/year
 -58%

Data Engineer - Pay by Experience Level

An Entry Level Data Engineer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of ₹3,70,300. A mid career Data Engineer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of ₹8,32,100, while a Senior Data Engineer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average ₹13,74,700. Data Engineers with more than 20 years of experience earn ₹15,67,800 on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Data Engineer

Late Career▲ +79%
Senior▲ +57%
Average Salary₹8,75,600/year
Mid Career▼ -5%
Entry Level▼ -58%

Gender Breakdown

Female
11%
Male
89%

Data Engineer - Jobs by Location

Data Engineer - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Data Engineer jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Data Engineer

How much does a Data Engineer make in India?
A Data Engineer in India earns an average of ₹8,75,600 gross per year, which is about ₹72,965 net per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Data Engineer updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Data Engineer in India?
The starting salary of a Data Engineer in India is around ₹3,42,700 gross per year. Junior Data Engineers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Data Engineer in India?
The highest salary of a Data Engineer in India can reach and exceed ₹20,00,000 gross per year. Senior Data Engineers usually have the highest salaries.
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