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Civil Engineer Salary in India

Civil engineers design and oversee infrastructure like roads, bridges, and water systems. The India median is $22,724 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$22,724
per year
Monthly (national)
$1,893
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$22,724
Jaipur, IN
Hourly (national)
$10.93
varies by city

Civil Engineer salary by city in India

CityPer year
Jaipur, IN$22,724
Lucknow, IN$22,724
Nagpur, IN$22,724
Bhopal, IN$22,724
Patna, IN$22,724
Kallakurichi, IN$22,724
Bangalore, IN$17,802
Mumbai, IN$16,965
Hyderabad, IN$16,127
Delhi, IN$16,022
Chennai, IN$14,137
Kolkata, IN$10,367

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a civil engineer make in India?
The national median civil engineer salary in India is about ₹21,70,000 per year (₹1,80,800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₹9,90,000 to ₹21,70,000.
Which India city pays civil engineers the most?
Jaipur, IN pays the most at about ₹21,70,000 per year.
Which India city pays civil engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Kolkata, IN is on the lower end at about ₹9,90,000 per year for a civil engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a civil engineer in India?
Across India cities we cover, civil engineer pay commonly spans from about ₹6,74,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₹30,05,500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many India cities have civil engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes civil engineer pay for 12 cities in India, all shown in INR.
Is civil engineer in demand in India?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Chemical Engineer.