Engineer salary in India (2026)
The median engineer salary in India is ₹5.5L per year (₹5,50,000), with most roles paying between ₹3.5L and ₹22L and the full range spanning ₹3.5L to ₹30L. This is computed live from 10 engineer jobs on OnJob.io that disclose pay — real current listings, not a generic survey.
Updated June 2026 · Indicative band from OnJob's live job feed
Engineer salary range in India
Half of all engineer roles on OnJob pay above ₹5.5L and half below. The middle 50% — the typical band most candidates can expect — runs ₹3.5L to ₹22L per year.
Where these numbers come from
Every figure on this page is aggregated from 10 live engineer jobs on OnJob.io that openly disclose pay. We take each listing's salary, convert it to an annual INR amount, and report the minimum, quartiles (p25/p75), median and maximum across them. We only count roles priced in INR, and we drop any value that falls outside a sane band so a single typo can't skew the result.
These are indicative market ranges, not guaranteed offers. Because the band is drawn from current openings, it updates automatically as engineer jobs are posted or expire — so it reflects what employers are paying right now, not a year-old survey. Your own number depends on your experience, skills, city and company tier.
Live engineer jobs behind this number
A sample of the real OnJob listings feeding the band above. See the pay on each — then your AI match score and fairness verdict once you sign up.
Sales Engineer
Purple Squirrel Consulting Services
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Laser Cutting Design Engineer
Purple Squirrel Consulting Services
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Electrical Engineer (Solar Design & EPC)
Sensory Grid Private Limited
Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Lab Engineer
Dr. Bansi Dhar Institute
Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Database Engineer
Arrow Point Management Services
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Senior Software Engineer
Arrow Point Management Services
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Engineer salary in India — FAQs
What is the average engineer salary in India in 2026?
Based on 10 live engineer jobs on OnJob.io that disclose pay, the median engineer salary in India is ₹5.5L per year (₹5,50,000). Most engineer roles fall between ₹3.5L and ₹22L, with the full range running from ₹3.5L to ₹30L. These are real, current listings — not a generic survey.
Do these engineer salary numbers include freshers?
Yes. The ₹3.5L–₹30L range is computed from every live engineer listing on OnJob that discloses pay, which mixes entry-level, mid and senior openings. That is why the lower quartile (₹3.5L) sits well below the median — fresher and junior engineer roles cluster near the bottom of the band, while senior roles pull the top up.
How is the engineer salary range calculated?
We aggregate the disclosed pay on 10 live engineer 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.
How do I know if my engineer salary is fair?
Compare your number against this live band: if you earn below ₹5.5L you are under the OnJob median for engineer roles in India, and below ₹3.5L 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 engineer job before you apply.
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