Electrical Engineer Salary in India
Electrical engineers design and test electrical systems, circuits, and electronics. The India median is $25,971 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$25,971
per year
Monthly (national)
$2,165
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$25,971
Jaipur, IN
Hourly (national)
$12.49
varies by city
Electrical Engineer salary by city in India
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaipur, IN | $25,971 | $2,165 | 0% |
| Lucknow, IN | $25,971 | $2,165 | 0% |
| Nagpur, IN | $25,971 | $2,165 | 0% |
| Bhopal, IN | $25,971 | $2,165 | 0% |
| Patna, IN | $25,971 | $2,165 | 0% |
| Kallakurichi, IN | $25,971 | $2,165 | 0% |
| Bangalore, IN | $20,106 | $1,676 | -23% |
| Mumbai, IN | $19,478 | $1,623 | -25% |
| Delhi, IN | $18,954 | $1,579 | -27% |
| Hyderabad, IN | $17,593 | $1,466 | -32% |
| Chennai, IN | $16,022 | $1,335 | -38% |
| Kolkata, IN | $12,148 | $1,013 | -53% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a electrical engineer make in India?
- The national median electrical engineer salary in India is about ₹24,80,000 per year (₹2,06,700 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₹11,60,000 to ₹24,80,000.
- Which India city pays electrical engineers the most?
- Jaipur, IN pays the most at about ₹24,80,000 per year.
- Which India city pays electrical engineers the least?
- Among cities we cover, Kolkata, IN is on the lower end at about ₹11,60,000 per year for a electrical engineer.
- What is the typical salary range for a electrical engineer in India?
- Across India cities we cover, electrical engineer pay commonly spans from about ₹7,88,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₹34,62,100 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many India cities have electrical engineer salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes electrical engineer pay for 12 cities in India, all shown in INR.
- Is electrical engineer in demand in India?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +9% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Chemical Engineer.