As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a R & D Engineer in India is ₹ 13,10,800, with an hourly rate of ₹ 630, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 10,02,100 to ₹ 15,32,000, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 10,02,100
50TH(Median)   ₹ 13,10,800
75TH   ₹ 15,32,000
R & D Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile R & D Engineer Salary ₹ 10,02,100 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile R & D Engineer Salary ₹ 13,10,800 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile R & D Engineer Salary ₹ 15,32,000 India April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a R & D Engineer Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified R & D Engineer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a R & D Engineer is about ₹ 13,10,800 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 630, a monthly salary of about ₹ 1,09,233, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 25,208. Click the switch button below to see more details about R & D Engineer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do R & D Engineers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A R & D Engineer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 47,219 - ₹ 50,945, while Intermediate make ₹ 47,506 - ₹ 51,231, Senior earn ₹ 48,270 - ₹ 51,900, Specialist earn ₹ 51,422 - ₹ 56,037, Expert can reach ₹ 53,154 - ₹ 58,043 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level R & D Engineer ₹ 49,799
Intermediate Level R & D Engineer ₹ 49,990
Senior Level R & D Engineer ₹ 50,754
Specialist Level R & D Engineer ₹ 54,407
Expert Level R & D Engineer ₹ 56,288
₹ 49,799 0 yr
₹ 49,990 < 2 yrs
₹ 50,754 2-4 yrs
₹ 54,407 5-8 yrs
₹ 56,288 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 96%
Intermediate Level 96%
Senior Level 96%
Specialist Level 96%
Expert Level 96%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in India for R & D Engineer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for R & D Engineer are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 14,20,568 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 12,24,303, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 11,90,263 annually.

Which Job Pays More: R & D Support Associate IV or R & D Engineer?

As of April 22, 2025 , a R & D Support Associate IV makes more than a R & D Engineer. A R & D Support Associate IV earns an average annual salary of ₹ 31,99,834. And a R & D Engineer earns an average annual salary of ₹ 13,10,800.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
R & D Support Associate IV
₹ 20,57,493
₹ 45,58,483

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