Petroleum Engineer
Annual salary range
₹1.8 Lakh - ₹7 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byPetroleum Engineer Salary in Chennai (Updated 2025)
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• updated:
20 Mar 2025
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Petroleum Engineer Salary in Chennai ranges between ₹1.8 Lakh to ₹7 Lakhs for less than 1 year of experience to 5 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 11 latest salaries received from Petroleum...
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Latest annual salaries shared by Petroleum Engineers
4d ago
Jindal Drilling & Industries
Petroleum Engineer
6 years exp.
1w ago
Reliance Industries
Petroleum Engineer
2 years exp.
3w ago
Raj Petro Specialities
Petroleum Engineer
4 years exp.
3w ago
Selan Exploration Technology
Petroleum Engineer
5 years exp.
1mo ago
Auto Mech (India) Pvt Ltd
Petroleum Engineer
6 years exp.
1mo ago
Cairn Energy
Petroleum Engineer
4 years exp.
1mo ago
Clarivate
Petroleum Engineer
8 months exp.
1mo ago
Reliance Industries
Petroleum Engineer
3 years exp.
2mo ago
Drillmec India
Petroleum Engineer
1 year exp.
2mo ago
AmSpec Services
Petroleum Engineer
4 years exp.
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Petroleum Engineer salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Fresher
(1
salaries)
|  ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹1.8 L/yr |
1
year
(6
salaries)
| ₹0.8 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr |
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| |
2
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr |
4
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹6.3 L/yr |
5
years
(2
salaries)
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr |
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| ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹15.7 L/yr |
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exp.
(10.4k salaries)
| ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹5.6 L/yr |
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exp.
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| ₹2 L/yr - ₹7.9 L/yr |
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Petroleum Engineer Salary In Other Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Ahmedabad
Petroleum Engineer
0 -
5
years
exp.
| ₹0.3 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr |
Mumbai
Petroleum Engineer
0 -
6
years
exp.
| ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr |
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| |
New Delhi
Petroleum Engineer
0 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr |
Barmer
Petroleum Engineer
0 -
4
years
exp.
| ₹2.7 L/yr - ₹16.8 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Petroleum Engineer
0 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr |
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Petroleum Engineer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Oil & Gas Petroleum Engineer
0 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹1.2 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr |
Oil / Gas / Petro Chemicals Petroleum Engineer
0 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹0.8 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr |
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Power Petroleum Engineer
0 -
6
years
exp.
| ₹1.1 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr |
Engineering & Construction Petroleum Engineer
0 -
5
years
exp.
| ₹0.1 L/yr - ₹14.5 L/yr |
Manufacturing Petroleum Engineer
0 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹1.1 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) about Petroleum Engineer Salaries
What is the salary of a Petroleum Engineer in India?
The salary of a Petroleum Engineer in India varies based on experience, location, company & Industry.
On average, Petroleum Engineer salaries ranges from ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year. Top companies and specialized roles may offer higher compensation.
The average starting salary is around ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year, with the highest salary reaching ₹ Lakhs to ₹ Lakh per year. Salary estimates are based on 11 salaries received from various Petroleum Engineers across industries.
The average starting salary is around ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year, with the highest salary reaching ₹ Lakhs to ₹ Lakh per year. Salary estimates are based on 11 salaries received from various Petroleum Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying cities for Petroleum Engineer in India?
The annual salary for Petroleum Engineer in India varies by location. Top paying cities for Petroleum Engineer are
Salary expectations for Petroleum Engineer may vary based on job roles, experience, and specific employer requirements.
| Petroleum Engineer Salary in Ahmedabad | ₹0.3 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year |
| Petroleum Engineer Salary in Mumbai | ₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year |
| Petroleum Engineer Salary in New Delhi | ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹48.0 Lakhs per year |
| Petroleum Engineer Salary in Barmer | ₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹16.8 Lakhs per year |
| Petroleum Engineer Salary in Hyderabad / Secunderabad | ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹5.5 Lakhs per year |
What are the top paying industries for Petroleum Engineer in India?
Top 5 paying Industries for Petroleum Engineer in India are:
| Petroleum Engineer Salary in Oil & Gas | ₹1.2 Lakhs to ₹26.0 Lakhs per year |
| Petroleum Engineer Salary in Oil / Gas / Petro Chemicals | ₹0.8 Lakhs to ₹27.0 Lakhs per year |
| Petroleum Engineer Salary in Power | ₹1.1 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year |
| Petroleum Engineer Salary in Engineering & Construction | ₹0.1 Lakhs to ₹14.5 Lakhs per year |
| Petroleum Engineer Salary in Manufacturing | ₹1.1 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year |
What are the fresher salaries as Petroleum Engineer?
Fresher salaries for Petroleum Engineer in India typically range from ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹1.8 Lakhs per year, depending on the company, location, and skill set. Fresher salaries are generally higher in IT Industry than in other Industries in India.
How does experience affect salaries of a Petroleum Engineer in India?
Experience significantly impacts a Petroleum Engineer salary in India. Salaries increase with experience, as Petroleum Engineer take on more complex tasks, responsibilities, and leadership roles.
Petroleum Engineer salary at different experience level are as follows:
and so on.
| Experience | Average Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Fresher | ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹1.8 Lakhs per year |
| 1 year | ₹0.8 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year |
| 2 years | ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year |
| 4 years | ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹6.3 Lakhs per year |
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