Chief Engineer
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₹4.8 Lakhs - ₹50 Lakhs
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Chief Engineer Salary in India ranges between ₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹50 Lakhs for 7 years of experience to 30 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 2.8k latest salaries received from Chief Engineer.
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Samsung Research
Chief Engineer
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Fortel Hotel
Chief Engineer
8 years exp.
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Marriott International
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Samsung Research
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Intel
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MSD Pharmaceuticals
Chief Engineer
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Man Infraconstruction
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· 4-9 years
Marriott
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· 12-14 years
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Chief Engineer
· 6-10 years
JLL
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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• posted on 09 Jan 2019
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Job security, compensation benefits are at par in the industry
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• posted on 07 Feb 2025
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Chief Engineer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
Chief Engineer
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28
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Noida
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26
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Mumbai
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29
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New Delhi
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29
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Pune
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28
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Chief Engineer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
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Consumer Electronics & Appliances Chief Engineer
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19
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Travel & Tourism / Hospitality Chief Engineer
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Manufacturing Chief Engineer
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28
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Hospitality Chief Engineer
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Education & Training Chief Engineer
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chief Engineer Salaries
What is the salary of a Chief Engineer in India?
Salary for a Chief Engineer in India ranges between ₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 2.8k latest salaries received from various Chief Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Chief Engineers?
- Google Chief Engineer Salary - ₹113.9 Lakhs per year
- EPAM Systems Chief Engineer Salary - ₹71.9 Lakhs per year
- Synergy Maritime Chief Engineer Salary - ₹63.5 Lakhs per year
- Nyk Shipmanagement Pte Chief Engineer Salary - ₹57.0 Lakhs per year
- Anglo-Eastern Group Chief Engineer Salary - ₹49.2 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Chief Engineer in India?
Average starting Salary for Chief Engineer in India is around ₹4.8 Lakhs per year (₹40.0k per month). 7 years of minimum experience is required to be a Chief Engineer.
What is the highest salary for a Chief Engineer in India?
Highest salary that a Chief Engineer can earn is ₹217.6 Lakhs per year (₹18.1L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Chief Engineer in India?
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹1.3 Lakhs to 500.0 Lakhs per year
- Engineering & Construction - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 116.3 Lakhs per year
- Consumer Electronics & Appliances - ₹11.0 Lakhs to 62.5 Lakhs per year
- Real Estate - ₹1.1 Lakhs to 45.0 Lakhs per year
- Hospitality - ₹1.3 Lakhs to 51.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Chief Engineer in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 500.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 99.0 Lakhs per year
- Noida - ₹3.0 Lakhs to 70.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 100.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹0.7 Lakhs to 100.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Chief Engineer?
These are the top skills of a Chief Engineer based on 51 jobs posted by employers.
- Customer Service
- C++
- Scheduling
- Hospitality
- Electricals
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