Petroleum Engineer Salary in India

₹7,34,200
per year
per month
₹61,185
per month
per year
Bonus
₹67,500/year
Profit Sharing
₹53,700/year
Bonus
₹5,630/month
Profit Sharing
₹4,480/month

Petroleum Engineer - Average Salary

The average salary for a Petroleum Engineer is ₹7,34,200 per year (₹61,185 per month), which is ₹3,46,700 (+89%) higher than the national average salary in India.
A Petroleum Engineer can expect an average starting salary of ₹2,31,800. The highest salaries can exceed ₹30,00,000.
₹2,31,800
Low
₹7,34,200
Average
₹30,00,000
High
₹19,315
Low
₹61,185
Average
₹2,50,000
High
Total compensation includes salary, bonus and profit sharing.
₹1,250
₹25,41,300
₹50,83,750
Base Salary₹2,31,800 - 30,00,000
Bonus₹4,750 - 9,83,400
Profit Sharing₹1,250 - 11,00,350
Total Compensation₹2,37,800 - 50,83,750
₹100
₹2,11,780
₹4,23,650
Base Salary₹19,315 - 2,50,000
Bonus₹400 - 81,950
Profit Sharing₹100 - 91,700
Total Compensation₹19,815 - 4,23,650

Petroleum Engineer Salary Range

Low
₹2,31,800
Average
₹7,34,200
Senior
₹16,37,200
High
₹30,00,000
Low
₹19,315
Average
₹61,185
Senior
₹1,36,430
High
₹2,50,000
Among petroleum engineers, Junior Petroleum Engineers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Petroleum Engineers enjoy the highest salaries.

Petroleum Engineer - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Senior Petroleum Engineer₹1,637K/year
+123% 
Junior Petroleum Engineer₹242K/year
 -67%

Petroleum Engineer - Pay by Experience Level

An Entry Level Petroleum Engineer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of ₹2,37,800. A mid career Petroleum Engineer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of ₹7,16,700, while a Senior Petroleum Engineer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average ₹16,37,200. Petroleum Engineers with more than 20 years of experience earn ₹22,40,300 on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Petroleum Engineer

Late Career▲ +205%
Senior▲ +123%
Average Salary₹7,34,200/year
Mid Career▼ -2%
Entry Level▼ -68%

Gender Breakdown

Female
4%
Male
96%

Petroleum Engineer - Jobs by Location

Petroleum Engineer - Related Salaries

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

How much does a Petroleum Engineer make in India?
A Petroleum Engineer in India earns an average of ₹7,34,200 gross per year, which is about ₹61,185 net per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Petroleum Engineer updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Petroleum Engineer in India?
The starting salary of a Petroleum Engineer in India is around ₹2,31,800 gross per year. Junior Petroleum Engineers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Petroleum Engineer in India?
The highest salary of a Petroleum Engineer in India can reach and exceed ₹30,00,000 gross per year. Senior Petroleum Engineers usually have the highest salaries.
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