How much does an electrical engineer make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹36,070 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,966
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 2.4 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where India ranks among 144 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 | $127,400 |
| 2. United States | $120,600 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $104,600 |
| 99. Kiribati estimate | $5,180 |
| 100. India estimate | $4,966 |
| 101. Georgia estimate | $4,760 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $457 |
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Professionals
- Electronic engineer₹419,600
- Broadcast engineer₹423,400
- Astrophysicist₹438,300
- Meteorologist₹403,900
- Chemist₹368,700
- Geologist₹408,700
- Actuary₹397,300
- Zoologist₹377,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrical engineer make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹36,070 a month, ₹432,900 a year.
How much does an electrical engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹360,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹512,800.
Which country pays an electrical engineer the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $127,400 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an electrical engineer make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $120,600 a year against $4,966 in India, 24.3 times more.
Who makes more, an electrical engineer or an electronic engineer?
An electrical engineer: ₹432,900 a year against ₹419,600 for an electronic engineer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate