Chief Engineer
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₹3.4 Lakhs - ₹48.8 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byChief Engineer Salary in Chennai (Updated 2025)
based on 147
latest salaries
• updated:
20 Feb 2025
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Experience wise Chief Engineer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
8
years
(5
salaries)
|  ₹4.1 L/yr - ₹20.5 L/yr |
9
years
(2
salaries)
| ₹8.8 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr |
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10
years
(7
salaries)
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
11
years
(5
salaries)
| ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr |
12
years
(7
salaries)
| ₹6.5 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr |
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Chief Engineer Salary in
Chennai ranges between ₹3.4
Lakhs to ₹48.8
Lakhs for
8 years of experience to 29 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
147 latest salaries received
from Chief Engineer.
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Chief Engineer salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Production, Manufacturing & Engineering
Chief Engineer Salary
8 - 29
years
exp.
(50
salaries)
| ₹4.1 L/yr - ₹44 L/yr |
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Engineering - Software & QA
Chief Engineer Salary
11 - 28
years
exp.
(12
salaries)
| ₹32 L/yr - ₹48.8 L/yr |
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Samsung Research
Chief Engineer
9 years exp.
1d ago
Fortel Hotel
Chief Engineer
8 years exp.
2d ago
Marriott International
Chief Engineer
18 years exp.
2d ago
Samsung Research
Chief Engineer
11 years exp.
3d ago
Samsung
Chief Engineer
10 years exp.
3d ago
Intel
Chief Engineer
12 years exp.
4d ago
MSD Pharmaceuticals
Chief Engineer
23 years exp.
4d ago
The Grand Imperial
Chief Engineer
12 years exp.
4d ago
Samsung Research
Chief Engineer
10 years exp.
5d ago
Man Infraconstruction
Chief Engineer
19 years exp.
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₹14.4 L/yr - ₹18.4 L/yr | |
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₹2.3 L/yr - ₹2.9 L/yr | |
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₹9.3 L/yr - ₹11.8 L/yr | |
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₹52.3 L/yr - ₹57.8 L/yr | |
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₹8.4 L/yr - ₹10.7 L/yr | |
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₹6.8 L/yr - ₹8.7 L/yr | |
31 yrs
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₹2.7 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr | |
25 yrs
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₹5.4 L/yr - ₹6.9 L/yr | |
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₹2.9 L/yr - ₹3.7 L/yr | |
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Chennai
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₹22.5 L/yr - ₹28.8 L/yr | |
Chief Engineer Jobs in Chennai
Chief Engineer
· 10-20 years
Marriott
Mumbai
Chief Engineer
· 11-19 years
The Indian Hotels Company Limited
Mumbai
Chief Engineer
· 5-7 years
Phoenix Marketcity Kurla
Indore
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Team Lead in Lucknow
• posted on 27 May 2021
Likes
...gement is transparent. There is a huge cafeteria and gaming arcade for chilling. Company policies are good, appraisals are fair and they give good salary hike and bonus every year.
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• posted on 07 Feb 2025
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Lead Engineer in Noida
• posted on 22 Feb 2025
Likes
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• posted on 29 Nov 2020
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...gement is transparent. There is a huge cafeteria and gaming arcade for chilling. Company policies are good, appraisals are fair and they give good salary hike and bonus every year.
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Chief Engineer Salary In Other Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Chief Engineer
7 -
28
years
exp.
| ₹5.5 L/yr - ₹53 L/yr |
Noida
Chief Engineer
7 -
26
years
exp.
| ₹13.4 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr |
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Mumbai
Chief Engineer
7 -
29
years
exp.
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
New Delhi
Chief Engineer
7 -
29
years
exp.
| ₹4.8 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
Pune
Chief Engineer
7 -
28
years
exp.
| ₹5.5 L/yr - ₹36.4 L/yr |
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Chief Engineer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Consumer Electronics & Appliances
Chief Engineer
7 -
19
years
exp.
| ₹15 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
Manufacturing
Chief Engineer
7 -
28
years
exp.
| ₹7.2 L/yr - ₹52 L/yr |
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Travel & Tourism / Hospitality
Chief Engineer
7 -
29
years
exp.
| ₹4.4 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr |
Hospitality
Chief Engineer
7 -
28
years
exp.
| ₹4.8 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr |
Education & Training
Chief Engineer
7 -
26
years
exp.
| ₹13.2 L/yr - ₹48.3 L/yr |
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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 ₹3.4 Lakhs to ₹48.8 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 147 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
- Synergy Maritime Chief Engineer Salary - ₹63.5 Lakhs per year
- EPAM Systems Chief Engineer Salary - ₹61.3 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 ₹3.4 Lakhs per year (₹28.3k per month). 8 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?
- Engineering & Construction - ₹26.0 Lakhs to 66.0 Lakhs per year
- Industrial Machinery - ₹14.3 Lakhs to 46.0 Lakhs per year
- Automobile - ₹3.0 Lakhs to 55.0 Lakhs per year
- Fashion & Textile - ₹18.0 Lakhs to 44.0 Lakhs per year
- Hospitality - ₹1.6 Lakhs to 15.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Chief Engineer in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹0.3 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 44 jobs posted by employers.
- Customer Service
- C++
- Scheduling
- Hospitality
- Electricals
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