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Data Engineer Salaries

Data Engineer salaries in India

Base pay
₹6L - ₹14.6L/yr
₹8L/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
₹95K/yrAverage
₹50K - ₹1L/yrRange
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Last updated 16 Jul 202520.3K Salaries submitted
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Total pay trajectory

Data Engineer
₹6L–₹16L/yr
Senior Data Engineer
₹12L–₹28L/yr
Lead Data Engineer
₹20L–₹35L/yr

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50 salaries

Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Data Engineer
1-3 Years
₹6L - ₹7L/yr
Hyderābād

submitted on 2 Jul 2026

₹6L - ₹7L/yr
Data Engineer
4-6 Years
₹24L - ₹28L/yr
Pune

submitted on 2 Jul 2026

₹24L - ₹28L/yr
Data Engineer
1-3 Years
₹23L - ₹27L/yr
Hyderābād

submitted on 2 Jul 2026

₹23L - ₹27L/yr
Data Engineer
1-3 Years
₹6L - ₹7L/yr
Pune

submitted on 2 Jul 2026

₹6L - ₹7L/yr
Data Engineer
1-3 Years
₹5L - ₹6L/yr
Mumbai

submitted on 2 Jul 2026

₹5L - ₹6L/yr
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Data Engineer
10-14 Years
₹23L - ₹27L/yr
Bengaluru

submitted on 2 Jul 2026

₹23L - ₹27L/yr
Data Engineer
1-3 Years
₹4L - ₹5L/yr
Chennai

submitted on 1 Jul 2026

₹4L - ₹5L/yr
Data Engineer
1-3 Years
₹16L - ₹18L/yr
Bangalore Rural

submitted on 1 Jul 2026

₹16L - ₹18L/yr
Data Engineer
1-3 Years
₹12L - ₹13L/yr
Pune

submitted on 1 Jul 2026

₹12L - ₹13L/yr
Data Engineer
7-9 Years
₹16L - ₹18L/yr
Bengaluru

submitted on 1 Jul 2026

₹16L - ₹18L/yr

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Frequently asked questions about Data Engineer salaries

The average salary for a Data Engineer is ₹9,19,000 per year or ₹442 per hour in India, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to ₹24,00,500 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in India is between ₹6,18,125 (25th percentile) and ₹16,07,249 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 20325 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Data Engineer employees in India as of July 2026.
The highest salary for a Data Engineer in India is ₹16,07,249 per year, ₹1,33,937 per month or ₹773 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Data Engineer in India is ₹6,18,125 per year, ₹51,510 per month or ₹297 per hour.
Data engineering salaries are high, reflecting the demand for their skillset and the barriers to entry. A bachelor’s in engineering, mathematics or computer science is required, although many firms strongly prefer candidates with internship experience, as well as a masters degree or PhD in a relevant field. Once hired, data engineers typically work full-time and are paid a salary with full benefits. Successful data engineers can transition into a project manager role.
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