As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Mechanical Engineer I in India is ₹ 6,67,805, with an hourly rate of ₹ 321, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 5,40,553 to ₹ 8,70,904, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 5,40,553
50TH(Median)   ₹ 6,67,805
75TH   ₹ 8,70,904
Mechanical Engineer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Mechanical Engineer I Salary ₹ 5,40,553 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Mechanical Engineer I Salary ₹ 6,67,805 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Mechanical Engineer I Salary ₹ 8,70,904 India April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Mechanical Engineer I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Mechanical Engineer I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Mechanical Engineer I is about ₹ 6,67,805 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 321, a monthly salary of about ₹ 55,650, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 12,842. Click the switch button below to see more details about Mechanical Engineer I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Mechanical Engineer I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 37,307 - ₹ 39,698, while Intermediate make ₹ 37,660 - ₹ 39,894, Senior earn ₹ 38,577 - ₹ 40,405, Specialist earn ₹ 39,070 - ₹ 40,719, Expert can reach ₹ 39,282 - ₹ 40,797 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Mechanical Engineer I ₹ 39,070
Intermediate Level Mechanical Engineer I ₹ 39,423
Senior Level Mechanical Engineer I ₹ 39,894
Specialist Level Mechanical Engineer I ₹ 40,208
Expert Level Mechanical Engineer I ₹ 40,287
₹ 39,070 0 yr
₹ 39,423 < 2 yrs
₹ 39,894 2-4 yrs
₹ 40,208 5-8 yrs
₹ 40,287 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 94%
Intermediate Level 94%
Senior Level 94%
Specialist Level 94%
Expert Level 94%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in India for Mechanical Engineer I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Mechanical Engineer I are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 7,23,728 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 6,23,738, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 6,06,396 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Mechanical Engineer II or Mechanical Engineer I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Mechanical Engineer II makes more than a Mechanical Engineer I. A Mechanical Engineer II earns an average annual salary of ₹ 8,81,029. And a Mechanical Engineer I earns an average annual salary of ₹ 6,67,805.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Mechanical Engineer II
₹ 5,68,528
₹ 11,71,152
Mechanical Engineer III
₹ 10,26,788
₹ 18,49,176
Mechanical Engineer IV
₹ 14,68,056
₹ 26,54,139
Mechanical Engineer V
₹ 23,61,797
₹ 41,61,978