As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Engineering Director in India is ₹ 30,05,230, with an hourly rate of ₹ 1,445, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 15,58,217 to ₹ 40,69,213, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 15,58,217
50TH(Median)   ₹ 30,05,230
75TH   ₹ 40,69,213
Engineering Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Engineering Director Salary ₹ 15,58,217 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Engineering Director Salary ₹ 30,05,230 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Engineering Director Salary ₹ 40,69,213 India April 22, 2025

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How Much Does an Engineering Director Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Engineering Director salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Engineering Director is about ₹ 30,05,230 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 1,445, a monthly salary of about ₹ 2,50,436, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 57,793. Click the switch button below to see more details about Engineering Director hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Engineering Directors Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

An Engineering Director's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 86,109 - ₹ 92,133, while Intermediate make ₹ 86,561 - ₹ 92,434, Senior earn ₹ 87,766 - ₹ 93,639, Specialist earn ₹ 88,970 - ₹ 94,694, Expert can reach ₹ 90,627 - ₹ 96,203 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Engineering Director ₹ 90,175
Intermediate Level Engineering Director ₹ 90,627
Senior Level Engineering Director ₹ 91,681
Specialist Level Engineering Director ₹ 92,886
Expert Level Engineering Director ₹ 94,242
₹ 90,175 0 yr
₹ 90,627 < 2 yrs
₹ 91,681 2-4 yrs
₹ 92,886 5-8 yrs
₹ 94,242 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 97%
Intermediate Level 97%
Senior Level 97%
Specialist Level 97%
Expert Level 97%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in India for Engineering Director?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Engineering Director are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 32,56,892 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 28,06,920, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 27,28,878 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Director of Engineering or Engineering Director?

As of April 22, 2025 , an Director of Engineering makes more than an Engineering Director. An Director of Engineering earns an average annual salary of ₹ 54,82,135. And an Engineering Director earns an average annual salary of ₹ 30,05,230.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Director of Engineering
₹ 25,65,639
₹ 74,03,075
Software Engineering Director
₹ 57,33,936
₹ 95,37,456
Network Engineering Director
₹ 23,20,236
₹ 67,30,414
Systems Consultant/Engineering Director
₹ 52,32,526
₹ 90,17,041