Big Data Engineer
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₹3.5 Lakhs - ₹15.6 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byBig Data Engineer Salary in Chennai (Updated 2025)
based on 395
latest salaries
• updated:
1 Mar 2025
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Experience wise Big Data Engineer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
1
year
(28
salaries)
|  ₹2.9 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr |
2
years
(96
salaries)
| ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr |
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3
years
(102
salaries)
| ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr |
4
years
(77
salaries)
| ₹4 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr |
5
years
(46
salaries)
| ₹4.6 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
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Big Data Engineer Salary in
Chennai ranges between ₹3.5
Lakhs to ₹15.6
Lakhs for
1 year of experience to 8 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
395 latest salaries received
from Big Data Engineer.
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Big Data Engineer salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Engineering - Software & QA
Big Data Engineer Salary
1 - 7
years
exp.
(248
salaries)
| ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹15.6 L/yr |
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| |
Data Science & Analytics
Big Data Engineer Salary
1 - 7
years
exp.
(71
salaries)
| ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
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Latest annual salaries shared by Big Data Engineers
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Linova Info
Big Data Engineer
4 years exp.
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Kotak Mahindra Bank
Big Data Engineer
3 years exp.
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Intellioz Solutions India
Big Data Engineer
4 years exp.
2d ago
Capgemini
Big Data Engineer
4 years exp.
2d ago
Jio Platforms
Big Data Engineer
2 years exp.
2d ago
Strand Life Sciences
Big Data Engineer
3 years exp.
2d ago
LTIMindtree
Big Data Engineer
3 years exp.
2d ago
Smartavya Analytica
Big Data Engineer
3 years exp.
2d ago
Rakuten Symphony
Big Data Engineer
2 years exp.
2d ago
BT Business
Big Data Engineer
3 years exp.
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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹12.1 L/yr | |
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Chennai
(11 salaries)
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₹4.2 L/yr - ₹14.9 L/yr | |
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Chennai
(10 salaries)
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₹4.4 L/yr - ₹12.8 L/yr | |
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Chennai
(9 salaries)
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₹11 L/yr - ₹26.5 L/yr | |
Big Data Engineer Jobs in Chennai
Big Data Engineer
· 2-10 years
Amazon India Software Dev Centre Pvt Ltd
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Big Data Engineer
· 6-10 years
Wipro
Pune
Big Data Engineer
· 3-6 years
Societe Generale Global Solution Centre
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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Data Engineer in Jaipur
• posted on 12 Feb 2025
Likes
"Nice salary structure, 5 days working, less workload. Good to work for freshers mainly as they do not have many projects. "
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+6 more
Dislikes
Unrealistic expectations. No credit for hard work. They just keep delaying appraisals
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Senior Data Engineer in Gurgaon / Gurugram
• posted on 20 Dec 2024
Likes
Amazing culture, great people and Very technically strong projects. Endless opportunities to upskill.
- Salary - Excellent
+5 more
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... policies, senior leadership looks more like high school bullies than corporate. Also bonus and hikes are given out like favours from a benevolent God.
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System Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru
• posted on 04 Feb 2025
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TCS offers excellent training and development programs to help employees grow professionally. Also TCS is a well-established company with a reputation for long-term stability.
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Senior Engineer in Chennai
• posted on 18 Dec 2024
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Data Engineer
• posted on 03 Jan 2025
Likes
Everything, having the best of people, best of culture. Work doesn’t feel burden here. Everyone is ready to help. Transparency on every aspect, no toxic hierarchy, clear communication.
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Big Data Engineer Salary In Other Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Big Data Engineer
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹3.8 L/yr - ₹21.1 L/yr |
Pune
Big Data Engineer
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹3.9 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr |
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Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Big Data Engineer
1 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹3.8 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Big Data Engineer
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹4 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
Mumbai
Big Data Engineer
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
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Big Data Engineer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting
Big Data Engineer
1 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹3.9 L/yr - ₹18.2 L/yr |
Financial Services
Big Data Engineer
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹3.8 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
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Internet
Big Data Engineer
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹3.8 L/yr - ₹23.5 L/yr |
Software Product
Big Data Engineer
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹4 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr |
BPO
Big Data Engineer
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹3.7 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Big Data Engineer Salaries
What is the salary of a Big Data Engineer in India?
Salary for a Big Data Engineer in India ranges between ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹15.6 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 395 latest salaries received from various Big Data Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Big Data Engineers?
- JPMorgan Chase & Co. Big Data Engineer Salary - ₹25.6 Lakhs per year
- Walmart Big Data Engineer Salary - ₹24.4 Lakhs per year
- Citicorp Big Data Engineer Salary - ₹22.3 Lakhs per year
- Bank of America Big Data Engineer Salary - ₹19.6 Lakhs per year
- American Express Big Data Engineer Salary - ₹19.2 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Big Data Engineer in India?
Average starting Salary for Big Data Engineer in India is around ₹3.5 Lakhs per year (₹29.2k per month). 1 year of minimum experience is required to be a Big Data Engineer.
What is the highest salary for a Big Data Engineer in India?
Highest salary that a Big Data Engineer can earn is ₹39.6 Lakhs per year (₹3.3L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Big Data Engineer in India?
- Financial Services - ₹3.6 Lakhs to 30.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹4.0 Lakhs to 30.0 Lakhs per year
- Management Consulting - ₹4.5 Lakhs to 15.8 Lakhs per year
- Automobile - ₹3.6 Lakhs to 16.8 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹0.8 Lakhs to 36.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Big Data Engineer in India?
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹0.5 Lakhs to 65.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹0.3 Lakhs to 65.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹1.8 Lakhs to 98.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹0.3 Lakhs to 45.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹0.8 Lakhs to 44.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Big Data Engineer?
These are the top skills of a Big Data Engineer based on 186 jobs posted by employers.
- Python
- SQL
- Java
- AWS
- Data Modeling
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