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Mechanical Engineer Salary in India

Mechanical engineers design machines, systems, and products from concept to manufacture. The India median is $16,860 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$16,860
per year
Monthly (national)
$1,405
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$16,860
Jaipur, IN
Hourly (national)
$8.11
varies by city

Mechanical Engineer salary by city in India

CityPer year
Jaipur, IN$16,860
Lucknow, IN$16,860
Nagpur, IN$16,860
Bhopal, IN$16,860
Patna, IN$16,860
Kallakurichi, IN$16,860
Bangalore, IN$13,090
Mumbai, IN$12,671
Delhi, IN$12,148
Hyderabad, IN$11,729
Chennai, IN$10,681
Kolkata, IN$7,728

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a mechanical engineer make in India?
The national median mechanical engineer salary in India is about ₹16,10,000 per year (₹1,34,200 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₹7,38,000 to ₹16,10,000.
Which India city pays mechanical engineers the most?
Jaipur, IN pays the most at about ₹16,10,000 per year.
Which India city pays mechanical engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Kolkata, IN is on the lower end at about ₹7,38,000 per year for a mechanical engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a mechanical engineer in India?
Across India cities we cover, mechanical engineer pay commonly spans from about ₹4,90,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₹22,29,900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many India cities have mechanical engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes mechanical engineer pay for 12 cities in India, all shown in INR.
Is mechanical engineer in demand in India?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +10% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Chemical Engineer.