As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Project Engineer I in India is ₹ 7,79,097, with an hourly rate of ₹ 375, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 6,91,407 to ₹ 9,06,046, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 6,91,407
50TH(Median)   ₹ 7,79,097
75TH   ₹ 9,06,046
Project Engineer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Project Engineer I Salary ₹ 6,91,407 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Project Engineer I Salary ₹ 7,79,097 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Project Engineer I Salary ₹ 9,06,046 India April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Project Engineer I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Project Engineer I is about ₹ 7,79,097 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 Project Engineer I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Project Engineer I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 35,185 - ₹ 37,383, while Intermediate make ₹ 35,481 - ₹ 37,683, Senior earn ₹ 36,251 - ₹ 38,464, Specialist earn ₹ 36,666 - ₹ 38,944, Expert can reach ₹ 36,844 - ₹ 39,065 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Project Engineer I ₹ 36,666
Intermediate Level Project Engineer I ₹ 36,962
Senior Level Project Engineer I ₹ 37,683
Specialist Level Project Engineer I ₹ 38,163
Expert Level Project Engineer I ₹ 38,284
₹ 36,666 0 yr
₹ 36,962 < 2 yrs
₹ 37,683 2-4 yrs
₹ 38,163 5-8 yrs
₹ 38,284 > 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 Project Engineer I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Project Engineer I are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 8,44,340 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 7,27,686, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 7,07,454 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Project Administrator I makes less than a Project Engineer I. A Project Administrator I earns an average annual salary of ₹ 4,49,946. And a Project Engineer I earns an average annual salary of ₹ 7,79,097.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Project Administrator I
₹ 2,81,621
₹ 6,90,532
Project Manager I
₹ 3,46,835
₹ 8,20,856
Project Planner I
₹ 3,37,194
₹ 6,93,935
Project Engineer III
₹ 11,36,944
₹ 25,49,456