As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Network Engineer I in India is ₹ 7,67,525, with an hourly rate of ₹ 369, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 7,00,033 to ₹ 10,78,480, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 7,00,033
50TH(Median)   ₹ 7,67,525
75TH   ₹ 10,78,480
Network Engineer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Network Engineer I Salary ₹ 7,00,033 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Network Engineer I Salary ₹ 7,67,525 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Network Engineer I Salary ₹ 10,78,480 India April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Network Engineer I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Network Engineer I is about ₹ 7,67,525 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 369, a monthly salary of about ₹ 63,960, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 14,760. Click the switch button below to see more details about Network Engineer I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Network Engineer I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 34,372 - ₹ 35,566, while Intermediate make ₹ 34,614 - ₹ 35,892, Senior earn ₹ 35,068 - ₹ 36,504, Specialist earn ₹ 35,129 - ₹ 36,627, Expert can reach ₹ 35,219 - ₹ 36,708 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Network Engineer I ₹ 35,129
Intermediate Level Network Engineer I ₹ 35,362
Senior Level Network Engineer I ₹ 35,974
Specialist Level Network Engineer I ₹ 36,096
Expert Level Network Engineer I ₹ 36,178
₹ 35,129 0 yr
₹ 35,362 < 2 yrs
₹ 35,974 2-4 yrs
₹ 36,096 5-8 yrs
₹ 36,178 > 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 Network Engineer I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Network Engineer I are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 8,31,799 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 7,16,877, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 6,96,946 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Network Administrator I or Network Engineer I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Network Administrator I makes less than a Network Engineer I. A Network Administrator I earns an average annual salary of ₹ 4,29,038. And a Network Engineer I earns an average annual salary of ₹ 7,67,525.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Network Administrator I
₹ 2,94,148
₹ 6,40,854
Network Engineer II
₹ 5,87,767
₹ 11,89,947
Network Engineer III
₹ 10,55,590
₹ 19,36,141
Network Engineer V
₹ 23,09,152
₹ 44,56,675
Network Engineer IV
₹ 14,95,262
₹ 27,27,793