How much does a chief engineer make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹23,810 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,279
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where India ranks among 142 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $111,900 |
| 2. United States | $109,500 |
| 3. Germany | $91,870 |
| 105. Indonesia estimate | $3,397 |
| 106. India estimate | $3,279 |
| 107. Nepal estimate | $3,208 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $486 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Ship pilot₹268,100
- Airline pilot₹365,500
- Air traffic controller₹357,900
- Air traffic safety technician₹254,900
- Wind technician₹218,900
- Technical aide₹250,200
- Electrical technician₹262,100
- Electronics engineering technician₹244,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief engineer make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹23,810 a month, ₹285,800 a year.
How much does a chief engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹221,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹337,100.
Which country pays a chief engineer the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $111,900 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chief engineer make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $109,500 a year against $3,279 in India, 33.4 times more.
Who makes more, a chief engineer or a ship pilot?
A chief engineer: ₹285,800 a year against ₹268,100 for a ship pilot, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate