Defence
Annual salary range
₹2.5 Lakhs - ₹15 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byDefence Salary in India (Updated 2025)
based on 605
latest salaries
• updated:
12 Mar 2025
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Salary of majority employees
Defence Salary in India ranges between ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹15 Lakhs for 4 years of experience to 24 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 605 latest salaries received from Defence.
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₹7.2 L/yr - ₹9.2 L/yr | |
0 yrs
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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹5.8 L/yr | |
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Fresher
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₹1.6 L/yr - ₹2.1 L/yr | |
19 yrs
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₹9 L/yr - ₹11.5 L/yr | |
Latest annual salaries shared by Defences
3d ago
Indian Air Force
Defence
22 years exp.
1w ago
Indian Air Force
Defence
20 years exp.
1w ago
Indian Navy
Defence
15 years exp.
2w ago
Indian Air Force
Defence
23 years exp.
2w ago
Indian Air Force
Defence
18 years exp.
3w ago
Indian Army
Defence
20 years exp.
3w ago
Defence Services academy
Defence
22 years exp.
4w ago
Yashoda Hospitals
Defence
19 years exp.
1mo ago
Air Force Association
Defence
20 years exp.
1mo ago
Border Security Force
Defence
12 years exp.
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Defence salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
4
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr |
5
years
(19
salaries)
| ₹4 L/yr - ₹40.1 L/yr |
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6
years
(8
salaries)
| ₹0.4 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr |
7
years
(4
salaries)
| ₹1.1 L/yr - ₹7.2 L/yr |
8
years
(9
salaries)
| ₹0.6 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
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Defence Jobs in India
Defence
· 5-9 years
Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd
Chennai
Defence
· 14-22 years
Capegemini
Defence
· 5-10 years
Sone India Group Of Industries
Lucknow
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• posted on 22 Jul 2021
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• posted on 23 Apr 2022
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Dislikes
Every type of job other than trade job.
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Defence Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
New Delhi
Defence
8 -
24
years
exp.
| ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr |
Kolkata
Defence
8 -
24
years
exp.
| ₹4 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr |
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Mumbai
Defence
13 -
24
years
exp.
| ₹2.6 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr |
Pune
Defence
4 -
24
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Defence
10 -
24
years
exp.
| ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr |
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Defence Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Federal Agencies Defence
6 -
24
years
exp.
| ₹3.3 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr |
Defence & Aerospace Defence
8 -
24
years
exp.
| ₹3.2 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr |
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Government Defence
6 -
24
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr |
Engineering & Construction Defence
4 -
24
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr |
Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace Defence
15 -
24
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Defence Salaries
What is the salary of a Defence in India?
Salary for a Defence in India ranges between ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 605 latest salaries received from various Defences across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Defences?
- Indian Air Force Defence Salary - ₹9.9 Lakhs per year
- Indian Navy Defence Salary - ₹9.9 Lakhs per year
- Border Security Force Defence Salary - ₹8.1 Lakhs per year
- Indian Army Defence Salary - ₹7.7 Lakhs per year
- Defence Security Corps Defence Salary - ₹6.7 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Defence in India?
Average starting Salary for Defence in India is around ₹2.5 Lakhs per year (₹20.8k per month). 4 years of minimum experience is required to be a Defence.
What is the highest salary for a Defence in India?
Highest salary that a Defence can earn is ₹15.0 Lakhs per year (₹1.3L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Defence in India?
- Broadcasting - ₹8.0 Lakhs to 60.0 Lakhs per year
- Engineering & Construction - ₹0.8 Lakhs to 72.0 Lakhs per year
- Defence & Aerospace - ₹1.1 Lakhs to 30.0 Lakhs per year
- Government - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 40.0 Lakhs per year
- Law Enforcement & Security - ₹0.5 Lakhs to 20.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Defence in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 44.8 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹0.4 Lakhs to 30.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹2.0 Lakhs to 40.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹0.5 Lakhs to 12.0 Lakhs per year
- Kolkata - ₹4.0 Lakhs to 12.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Defence?
These are the top skills of a Defence based on 25 jobs posted by employers.
- Project Management
- Business Development
- Risk Management
- Life Insurance
- Information Security
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