Data salary in India (2026)

Based on 48 live data jobs on OnJob.io that disclose pay, the median data salary in India is ₹5.5L per year (₹5,50,000). Most data roles fall between ₹5L and ₹6L, with the full range running from ₹3.5L to ₹6L. These are real, current listings — not a generic survey.

Yes. The ₹3.5L–₹6L range is computed from every live data listing on OnJob that discloses pay, which mixes entry-level, mid and senior openings. That is why the lower quartile (₹5L) sits well below the median — fresher and junior data roles cluster near the bottom of the band, while senior roles pull the top up.

We aggregate the disclosed pay on 48 live data jobs currently listed on OnJob.io, convert every figure to an annual INR amount, and report the minimum, quartiles, median and maximum. We only count INR roles that publish a salary, and the numbers update automatically as jobs are added or expire — so the band always reflects what employers are paying right now.

Compare your number against this live band: if you earn below ₹5.5L you are under the OnJob median for data roles in India, and below ₹5L you are in the bottom quartile. For a verdict tuned to your exact experience, skills and city, create a free OnJob profile — the AI gives you an under / at / above-market salary verdict on every data job before you apply.