How much does a mechanical engineer make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹34,680 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,775
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 2.3 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 | $122,500 |
| 2. United States | $109,800 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $100,600 |
| 99. Kiribati estimate | $4,981 |
| 100. India estimate | $4,775 |
| 101. Georgia estimate | $4,577 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $440 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Industrial engineer₹408,900
- Civil engineer₹396,400
- Environment engineer₹378,900
- Chemical engineer₹408,200
- Mine engineer₹439,000
- Test engineer₹409,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineer make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹34,680 a month, ₹416,200 a year.
How much does a mechanical engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹360,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹498,000.
Which country pays a mechanical engineer the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $122,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a mechanical engineer make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $109,800 a year against $4,775 in India, 23.0 times more.
Who makes more, a mechanical engineer or an industrial engineer?
A mechanical engineer: ₹416,200 a year against ₹408,900 for an industrial engineer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate