As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Entry Level Project Engineer in India is ₹ 7,79,101, with an hourly rate of ₹ 375, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 6,91,501 to ₹ 9,06,101, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 6,91,501
50TH(Median)   ₹ 7,79,101
75TH   ₹ 9,06,101
Entry Level Project Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Entry Level Project Engineer Salary ₹ 6,91,501 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Entry Level Project Engineer Salary ₹ 7,79,101 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Entry Level Project Engineer Salary ₹ 9,06,101 India April 22, 2025

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How Much Does an Entry Level Project Engineer Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Entry Level Project Engineer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Entry Level Project Engineer is about ₹ 7,79,101 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 375, a monthly salary of about ₹ 64,925, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 14,983. Click the switch button below to see more details about Entry Level Project Engineer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Entry Level Project Engineers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

An Entry Level Project Engineer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 35,210 - ₹ 37,419, while Intermediate make ₹ 35,508 - ₹ 37,717, Senior earn ₹ 36,285 - ₹ 38,494, Specialist earn ₹ 36,702 - ₹ 38,971, Expert can reach ₹ 36,882 - ₹ 39,091 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Entry Level Project Engineer ₹ 36,702
Intermediate Level Entry Level Project Engineer ₹ 37,001
Senior Level Entry Level Project Engineer ₹ 37,717
Specialist Level Entry Level Project Engineer ₹ 38,195
Expert Level Entry Level Project Engineer ₹ 38,314
₹ 36,702 0 yr
₹ 37,001 < 2 yrs
₹ 37,717 2-4 yrs
₹ 38,195 5-8 yrs
₹ 38,314 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 95%
Intermediate Level 95%
Senior Level 95%
Specialist Level 95%
Expert Level 95%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in India for Entry Level Project Engineer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Entry Level Project Engineer are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 8,44,344 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 7,27,689, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 7,07,457 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Project Engineer I or Entry Level Project Engineer?

As of April 22, 2025 , an Project Engineer I makes less than an Entry Level Project Engineer. An Project Engineer I earns an average annual salary of ₹ 5,73,544. And an Entry Level Project Engineer earns an average annual salary of ₹ 7,79,101.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Project Engineer I
₹ 3,80,375
₹ 8,23,266
Project Engineer - Entry
₹ 3,82,402
₹ 8,27,653
Expert/Consultant Level Industrial Engineer
₹ 25,69,509
₹ 83,93,445
Expert/Consultant Level Mechanical Engineer
₹ 23,74,384
₹ 41,84,159
Master Level Quality Assurance Engineer
₹ 35,07,823
₹ 56,62,247

Entry Level Project Engineer Job Openings in India

Project Engineer
yaduka group
Kolkata, WB

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Project Engineer
yaduka group
Kolkata, WB

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AV Project Engineer
Team Computers Pvt Ltd
Chennai, TN

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Senior Project Engineer
ebi associates pvt. ltd.
Pune, MH

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Project Specialist
Hitachi Energy
Vadodara, GJ

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Project Manager
MBL Infrastructures Ltd
Bikaner, RJ

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Project Coordinator
LAKSH HUMAN RESOURCE
Bangalore, KA

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Project Manager
R.B. Construction Company
Ahmedabad, UP

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