As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Mechanical Engineer in India is ₹ 11,63,200, with an hourly rate of ₹ 559, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 10,09,200 to ₹ 19,18,400, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 10,09,200
50TH(Median)   ₹ 11,63,200
75TH   ₹ 19,18,400
Senior Mechanical Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Senior Mechanical Engineer Salary ₹ 10,09,200 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Mechanical Engineer Salary ₹ 11,63,200 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Mechanical Engineer Salary ₹ 19,18,400 India April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Senior Mechanical Engineer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Senior Mechanical Engineer is about ₹ 11,63,200 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 559, a monthly salary of about ₹ 96,933, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 22,369. Click the switch button below to see more details about Senior Mechanical Engineer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Senior Mechanical Engineer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 48,800 - ₹ 52,900, while Intermediate make ₹ 49,400 - ₹ 53,400, Senior earn ₹ 50,500 - ₹ 54,400, Specialist earn ₹ 54,100 - ₹ 57,457, Expert can reach ₹ 55,639 - ₹ 59,101 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Senior Mechanical Engineer ₹ 51,600
Intermediate Level Senior Mechanical Engineer ₹ 52,100
Senior Level Senior Mechanical Engineer ₹ 53,100
Specialist Level Senior Mechanical Engineer ₹ 56,331
Expert Level Senior Mechanical Engineer ₹ 57,890
₹ 51,600 0 yr
₹ 52,100 < 2 yrs
₹ 53,100 2-4 yrs
₹ 56,331 5-8 yrs
₹ 57,890 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 96%
Intermediate Level 96%
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 Mechanical Engineer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Senior Mechanical Engineer are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 12,60,608 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 10,86,442, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 10,56,236 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Mechanical Engineer III or Senior Mechanical Engineer?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Mechanical Engineer III makes more than a Senior Mechanical Engineer. A Mechanical Engineer III earns an average annual salary of ₹ 14,07,716. And a Senior Mechanical Engineer earns an average annual salary of ₹ 11,63,200.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Mechanical Engineer III
₹ 10,26,788
₹ 18,49,176
Mechanical Engineer II
₹ 5,68,528
₹ 11,71,152
Mechanical Engineer I
₹ 2,43,966
₹ 7,03,378
Mechanical Engineer IV
₹ 14,68,056
₹ 26,54,139