R&D Engineer
Annual salary range
₹3.3 Lakhs - ₹18 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byR&D Engineer Salary in Software Product in India
based on 1k
latest salaries
• updated:
12 Feb 2025
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Experience wise R&D Engineer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Fresher
(56
salaries)
|  ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr |
1
year
(76
salaries)
| ₹2.7 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
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2
years
(211
salaries)
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr |
3
years
(237
salaries)
| ₹3.4 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
4
years
(172
salaries)
| ₹3.8 L/yr - ₹16.1 L/yr |
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R&D Engineer Salary in
India ranges between ₹3.3
Lakhs to ₹18
Lakhs for
less than 1 year of experience to 7 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
1k latest salaries received
from R&D Engineer.
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R&D Engineer salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Engineering - Software & QA
R&D Engineer Salary
0 - 7
years
exp.
(611
salaries)
| ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
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Research & Development
R&D Engineer Salary
0 - 7
years
exp.
(213
salaries)
| ₹3.4 L/yr - ₹17.5 L/yr |
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Latest annual salaries shared by R&D Engineers
1d ago
Dassault Systemes
R&D Engineer
5 years exp.
1d ago
PG Technoplast
R&D Engineer
4 years exp.
1d ago
Dassault Systemes
R&D Engineer
4 years exp.
1d ago
Tata Autocomp Gotion Green Energy Solutions
R&D Engineer
3 months exp.
2d ago
Samsung Research
R&D Engineer
2 years exp.
2d ago
Robusto International
R&D Engineer
1 year exp.
2d ago
L.G.Balakrishnan & Bros
R&D Engineer
4 years exp.
2d ago
LG Electronics
R&D Engineer
3 years exp.
2d ago
Nokia
R&D Engineer
5 years exp.
2d ago
Haier Appliances India
R&D Engineer
5 years exp.
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| Company Name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
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Fresher
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹1.4 L/yr - ₹1.7 L/yr | |
2 yrs
exp.
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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹5.8 L/yr | |
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5 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹14 L/yr - ₹17.8 L/yr | |
4 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹24.3 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr | |
3 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹9.2 L/yr - ₹11.7 L/yr | |
Fresher
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₹0.2 L/yr - ₹0.3 L/yr | |
2 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹6 L/yr - ₹7.7 L/yr | |
5 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹2.9 L/yr - ₹3.7 L/yr | |
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Fresher
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₹5.4 L/yr - ₹6.9 L/yr | |
3 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹4.3 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr | |
R&D Engineer Jobs in India
R&D Engineer
· 10-15 years
VMware India
Bangalore / Bengaluru
R&D Engineer
· 8-13 years
Wartsila India Ltd.
Mumbai
R&D Engineer
· 2-6 years
Synopsys (India) Private Limited
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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| ₹3 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr |
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exp.
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| ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹7.7 L/yr |
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| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹10.2 L/yr |
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years
exp.
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| ₹5 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
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Lead Engineer
• posted on 15 Jan 2025
Likes
Job security in some project like SEMI On time salary EOM Training and skill development etc.
read more- Salary - Good
+5 more
Dislikes
EPB components in salary structure Interview for client for every project even after selected in HCL etc.
- Promotions - Poor
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Software Engineer
• posted on 25 Aug 2018
Likes
Work culture, decent compensation and benefits
- Salary - Good
+5 more
Dislikes
Lacks with innovation and jumping on board with new technology
Logic Fruit Technologies
R&D Engineer
• posted on 15 Mar 2023
Likes
Everything is really good Lots of events organised by Management for mental peace of an employee. Great place to learn whatever you want. Great seniors as well
read more- Salary - Good
+4 more
Dislikes
Salary perks should be annually for each employee atleast.
LG Soft India
Software Engineer
• posted on 16 Feb 2023
Likes
Good learning experience and support team
- Skill development - Good
+1 more
Dislikes
Salary low for contract role compared to permanent employees
Dassault Systemes
R&D Engineer
• posted on 21 Jan 2025
Likes
Good work life balance
- Skill development - Good
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Less recognition from managers and salary is quite less as compared to other product based companies
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R&D Engineer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
R&D Engineer
0 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr |
Pune
R&D Engineer
0 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr |
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Chennai
R&D Engineer
0 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹1.6 L/yr - ₹12.3 L/yr |
New Delhi
R&D Engineer
0 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹14.5 L/yr |
Gurgaon / Gurugram
R&D Engineer
0 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹14.9 L/yr |
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R&D Engineer Salary In Other Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Manufacturing
R&D Engineer
0 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr |
Electronics
R&D Engineer
0 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹17.9 L/yr |
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Internet
R&D Engineer
0 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹3.1 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr |
Industrial Machinery
R&D Engineer
0 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
Hardware & Networking
R&D Engineer
0 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹16.7 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about R&D Engineer Salaries
What is the salary of a R&D Engineer in India?
Salary for a R&D Engineer in India ranges between ₹3.3 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 1k latest salaries received from various R&D Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ R&D Engineers?
- Broadcom R&D Engineer Salary - ₹31.6 Lakhs per year
- Amelia R&D Engineer Salary - ₹21.5 Lakhs per year
- Ansys Software Private Limited R&D Engineer Salary - ₹20.4 Lakhs per year
- Synopsys R&D Engineer Salary - ₹17.7 Lakhs per year
- Ekinops Networks R&D Engineer Salary - ₹17.5 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a R&D Engineer in India?
Average starting Salary for R&D Engineer in India is around ₹3.3 Lakhs per year (₹27.5k per month). No prior experience is required to be a R&D Engineer.
What is the highest salary for a R&D Engineer in India?
Highest salary that a R&D Engineer can earn is ₹51.5 Lakhs per year (₹4.3L per month).
What are the top paying industries for R&D Engineer in India?
- Software Product - ₹0.6 Lakhs to 50.0 Lakhs per year
- Hardware & Networking - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 36.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 48.4 Lakhs per year
- Industrial Machinery - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 34.0 Lakhs per year
- Auto Components - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 20.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for R&D Engineer in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹1.5 Lakhs to 62.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹1.5 Lakhs to 50.0 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹2.4 Lakhs to 27.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹1.5 Lakhs to 19.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹2.3 Lakhs to 15.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a R&D Engineer?
These are the top skills of a R&D Engineer based on 90 jobs posted by employers.
- Python
- Java
- Troubleshooting
- Debugging
- Machine Learning
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