As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Engineer in India is ₹ 12,84,200, with an hourly rate of ₹ 617, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 11,91,100 to ₹ 20,55,900, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 11,91,100
50TH(Median)   ₹ 12,84,200
75TH   ₹ 20,55,900
Senior Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Senior Engineer Salary ₹ 11,91,100 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Engineer Salary ₹ 12,84,200 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Engineer Salary ₹ 20,55,900 India April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Senior Engineer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Senior Engineer is about ₹ 12,84,200 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 617, a monthly salary of about ₹ 1,07,017, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 24,696. Click the switch button below to see more details about Senior Engineer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Senior Engineers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Senior Engineer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 56,060 - ₹ 59,976, while Intermediate make ₹ 56,633 - ₹ 60,454, Senior earn ₹ 57,684 - ₹ 61,409, Specialist earn ₹ 61,122 - ₹ 66,181, Expert can reach ₹ 63,266 - ₹ 68,818 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Senior Engineer ₹ 58,734
Intermediate Level Senior Engineer ₹ 59,212
Senior Level Senior Engineer ₹ 60,167
Specialist Level Senior Engineer ₹ 64,376
Expert Level Senior Engineer ₹ 66,875
₹ 58,734 0 yr
₹ 59,212 < 2 yrs
₹ 60,167 2-4 yrs
₹ 64,376 5-8 yrs
₹ 66,875 > 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 Senior Engineer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Senior Engineer are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 13,91,741 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 11,99,458, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 11,66,109 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Senior Electrical Engineer or Senior Engineer?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Senior Electrical Engineer makes more than a Senior Engineer. A Senior Electrical Engineer earns an average annual salary of ₹ 13,52,929. And a Senior Engineer earns an average annual salary of ₹ 12,84,200.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Senior Electrical Engineer
₹ 9,58,144
₹ 19,00,594
Senior Industrial Engineer
₹ 8,36,529
₹ 17,80,312
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
₹ 10,06,420
₹ 22,14,218
Senior Mechanical Engineer
₹ 10,19,030
₹ 18,35,205