Updated May 2026 · India tech salary tracker
AI Engineer Salary in India
AI engineering is the fastest-growing salary band in Indian tech — senior offers run 30–50% above generalist software engineering at the same experience level.
- Entry (0–2 yrs)
- ₹8L – ₹15L
- Mid (2–6 yrs)
- ₹18L – ₹30L
- Senior (6+ yrs)
- ₹35L – ₹65L
AI Engineer salary by city
Mid-band pay for a AI Engineeracross India's eight largest tech employment markets. Click into a city for live aggregates and a top-paying-companies breakdown.
| City | Entry | Mid | Senior | vs Bengaluru |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | ₹8L – ₹15L | ₹18L – ₹30L | ₹35L – ₹65L | 100% |
| Hyderabad | ₹8L – ₹15L | ₹18L – ₹29L | ₹34L – ₹64L | 98% |
| Pune | ₹7L – ₹14L | ₹17L – ₹28L | ₹33L – ₹60L | 93% |
| Noida | ₹7L – ₹14L | ₹17L – ₹28L | ₹32L – ₹60L | 92% |
| Chennai | ₹7L – ₹14L | ₹16L – ₹27L | ₹32L – ₹59L | 90% |
| Mumbai | ₹8L – ₹14L | ₹17L – ₹29L | ₹33L – ₹62L | 95% |
| Gurgaon | ₹8L – ₹15L | ₹17L – ₹29L | ₹34L – ₹63L | 97% |
| Delhi | ₹8L – ₹14L | ₹17L – ₹28L | ₹33L – ₹61L | 94% |
Top paying companies for AI Engineers
Long-standing top payers for this role across India. The live snapshot above lists which of these are actively hiring right now.
- Microsoft
- NVIDIA
- Razorpay
- Flipkart
Skills that drive pay in this role
Engineers and analysts who pair their core role with a high-demand skill set tend to land in the top quartile of the pay band. The skills below are the most-asked for AI Engineer postings on OwnYourCareer.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary for a AI Engineer in India?
Based on 4 live AI Engineer job postings on OwnYourCareer in India, the median advertised salary is around ₹57.5L per year. Mid-career AI Engineer roles typically pay ₹18L – ₹30L.
How much does an entry-level AI Engineer earn in India?
Entry-level AI Engineers in India (0–2 years of experience) typically earn ₹8L – ₹15L per year. The top of the band is driven by product-company offers; the lower end is more common at services and consulting firms.
What is the senior-level AI Engineer salary in India?
Senior AI Engineers in India (6+ years of experience) typically earn ₹35L – ₹65L per year. Top-quartile offers usually combine product-company employer + a high-demand specialisation (e.g. multi-cloud, GenAI, real-time systems).
Which companies pay AI Engineers the most in India?
In our live job sample in India, the top-paying employers are Anthropic, Sarvam AI, Lowtouch.ai. Curated long-standing top payers for this role include Google, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Razorpay.
Salary bands curated May 2026. Live aggregates refreshed hourly from open job postings. Last data point: 22 May 2026.