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Data Engineer Salaries

Data Engineer salaries in India

Base pay
₹6L - ₹15.0L/yr
₹10.0L/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
₹1L/yrAverage
₹55K - ₹2L/yrRange
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Last updated 17 Sept 202520.1K Salaries submitted
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Salaries for related job titles

Total pay trajectory

Data Engineer
₹7L–₹17L/yr
Senior Data Engineer
₹13L–₹31L/yr
Lead Data Engineer
₹19L–₹36L/yr

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Jeshwanth Premkumar

Hi everyone, I would love to learn more about what a typical Data Engineer interview process looks like at Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). How much emphasis is placed on Python during the interview process? Is Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) an important component, or is the focus more on SQL, ETL pipelines, cloud technologies, and data engineering concepts? Any insights on the interview rounds, technical expectations, or preparation tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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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
4-6 Years
₹10L/yr
₹10L • ₹0
Bengaluru

submitted on 2 Jun 2026

₹10L/yr
₹10L • ₹0
Data Engineer
4-6 Years
₹5L - ₹6L/yr
Bengaluru

submitted on 2 Jun 2026

₹5L - ₹6L/yr
Data Engineer
1-3 Years
₹11L/yr
₹11L • ₹0
Noida

submitted on 2 Jun 2026

₹11L/yr
₹11L • ₹0
Data Engineer
4-6 Years
₹8L/yr
₹8L • ₹0
Chennai

submitted on 2 Jun 2026

₹8L/yr
₹8L • ₹0
Data Engineer
1-3 Years
₹10L/yr
₹10L • ₹0
Hyderābād

submitted on 2 Jun 2026

₹10L/yr
₹10L • ₹0
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Data Engineer
4-6 Years
₹5L/yr
₹5L • ₹0
Bengaluru

submitted on 2 Jun 2026

₹5L/yr
₹5L • ₹0
Data Engineer
4-6 Years
₹8L/yr
₹8L • ₹0
Bengaluru

submitted on 2 Jun 2026

₹8L/yr
₹8L • ₹0
Data Engineer
4-6 Years
₹4L/yr
₹4L • ₹0
Hyderābād

submitted on 1 Jun 2026

₹4L/yr
₹4L • ₹0
Data Engineer
1-3 Years
₹4L - ₹4L/yr
Pune

submitted on 1 Jun 2026

₹4L - ₹4L/yr
Data Engineer
1-3 Years
₹7L/yr
₹7L • ₹0
Chennai

submitted on 1 Jun 2026

₹7L/yr
₹7L • ₹0

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Frequently asked questions about Data Engineer salaries

The average salary for a Data Engineer is ₹11,30,000 per year or ₹543 per hour in India, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to ₹23,27,900 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in India is between ₹6,62,000 (25th percentile) and ₹17,00,000 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 20115 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Data Engineer employees in India as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Data Engineer in India is ₹17,00,000 per year, ₹1,41,667 per month or ₹817 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Data Engineer in India is ₹6,62,000 per year, ₹55,167 per month or ₹318 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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