Updated May 2026 · India tech salary tracker
MLOps Engineer Salary in India
MLOps is the highest-paid production-engineering speciality outside core SRE — combining ML platform skills with Kubernetes / Kubeflow / Vertex AI moves you to the top quartile.
- Entry (0–2 yrs)
- ₹10L – ₹16L
- Mid (2–6 yrs)
- ₹18L – ₹30L
- Senior (6+ yrs)
- ₹32L – ₹50L
MLOps Engineer salary by city
Mid-band pay for a MLOps 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 | ₹10L – ₹16L | ₹18L – ₹30L | ₹32L – ₹50L | 100% |
| Hyderabad | ₹10L – ₹16L | ₹18L – ₹29L | ₹31L – ₹49L | 98% |
| Pune | ₹9L – ₹15L | ₹17L – ₹28L | ₹30L – ₹47L | 93% |
| Noida | ₹9L – ₹15L | ₹17L – ₹28L | ₹29L – ₹46L | 92% |
| Chennai | ₹9L – ₹14L | ₹16L – ₹27L | ₹29L – ₹45L | 90% |
| Mumbai | ₹10L – ₹15L | ₹17L – ₹29L | ₹30L – ₹48L | 95% |
| Gurgaon | ₹10L – ₹16L | ₹17L – ₹29L | ₹31L – ₹49L | 97% |
| Delhi | ₹9L – ₹15L | ₹17L – ₹28L | ₹30L – ₹47L | 94% |
Top paying companies for MLOps Engineers
Long-standing top payers for this role across India. The live snapshot above lists which of these are actively hiring right now.
- JP Morgan
- Goldman Sachs
- Adobe
- Walmart
- Uber
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 MLOps Engineer postings on OwnYourCareer.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary for a MLOps Engineer in India?
Mid-career MLOps Engineer roles in India typically pay ₹18L – ₹30L per year. Entry-level roles start around ₹10L – ₹16L and senior roles can reach ₹32L – ₹50L.
How much does an entry-level MLOps Engineer earn in India?
Entry-level MLOps Engineers in India (0–2 years of experience) typically earn ₹10L – ₹16L 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 MLOps Engineer salary in India?
Senior MLOps Engineers in India (6+ years of experience) typically earn ₹32L – ₹50L 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 MLOps Engineers the most in India?
Curated top-paying employers for MLOps Engineers in India include JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Adobe, Walmart, Uber. Open roles are listed on each company hub on OwnYourCareer.
Salary bands curated May 2026. Live aggregates refreshed hourly from open job postings. Last data point: 3 June 2026.