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Data Engineer Salary in India

Data engineers build the pipelines and warehouses that make data reliable and available. The India median is $33,301 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$33,301
per year
Monthly (national)
$2,775
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$33,301
Jaipur, IN
Hourly (national)
$16.01
varies by city

Data Engineer salary by city in India

CityPer year
Jaipur, IN$33,301
Lucknow, IN$33,301
Nagpur, IN$33,301
Bhopal, IN$33,301
Patna, IN$33,301
Kallakurichi, IN$33,301
Bangalore, IN$25,552
Mumbai, IN$25,447
Delhi, IN$24,504
Hyderabad, IN$22,410
Chennai, IN$20,316
Kolkata, IN$15,184

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a data engineer make in India?
The national median data engineer salary in India is about ₹31,80,000 per year (₹2,65,000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₹14,50,000 to ₹31,80,000.
Which India city pays data engineers the most?
Jaipur, IN pays the most at about ₹31,80,000 per year.
Which India city pays data engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Kolkata, IN is on the lower end at about ₹14,50,000 per year for a data engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a data engineer in India?
Across India cities we cover, data engineer pay commonly spans from about ₹9,40,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₹45,79,200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many India cities have data engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes data engineer pay for 12 cities in India, all shown in INR.
Is data engineer in demand in India?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +30% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.