As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an IT Project Engineer I in India is ₹ 7,78,418, with an hourly rate of ₹ 374, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 6,90,797 to ₹ 9,05,260, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 6,90,797
50TH(Median)   ₹ 7,78,418
75TH   ₹ 9,05,260
IT Project Engineer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile IT Project Engineer I Salary ₹ 6,90,797 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile IT Project Engineer I Salary ₹ 7,78,418 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile IT Project Engineer I Salary ₹ 9,05,260 India April 22, 2025

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How Much Does an IT Project Engineer I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified IT Project Engineer I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an IT Project Engineer I is about ₹ 7,78,418 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 374, a monthly salary of about ₹ 64,868, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 14,970. Click the switch button below to see more details about IT Project Engineer I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do IT Project Engineer Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

An IT Project Engineer I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 37,139 - ₹ 39,459, while Intermediate make ₹ 37,640 - ₹ 39,966, Senior earn ₹ 38,577 - ₹ 40,918, Specialist earn ₹ 38,702 - ₹ 41,108, Expert can reach ₹ 38,890 - ₹ 41,235 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level IT Project Engineer I ₹ 38,702
Intermediate Level IT Project Engineer I ₹ 39,142
Senior Level IT Project Engineer I ₹ 40,093
Specialist Level IT Project Engineer I ₹ 40,283
Expert Level IT Project Engineer I ₹ 40,410
₹ 38,702 0 yr
₹ 39,142 < 2 yrs
₹ 40,093 2-4 yrs
₹ 40,283 5-8 yrs
₹ 40,410 > 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 IT Project Engineer I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for IT Project Engineer I are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 8,43,604 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 7,27,052, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 7,06,837 annually.

Which Job Pays More: IT Project Manager I or IT Project Engineer I?

As of April 22, 2025 , an IT Project Manager I makes more than an IT Project Engineer I. An IT Project Manager I earns an average annual salary of ₹ 9,53,456. And an IT Project Engineer I earns an average annual salary of ₹ 7,78,418.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
IT Project Manager I
₹ 6,24,609
₹ 12,90,503
IT Project Engineer III
₹ 11,50,807
₹ 24,05,722
Project Engineer I
₹ 3,80,375
₹ 8,23,266
Project Manager I
₹ 3,46,835
₹ 8,20,856
IT Project Manager III
₹ 19,82,936
₹ 32,25,238