Staff Engineer
Annual salary range
₹13 Lakhs - ₹58 Lakhs
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latest salaries
• updated:
16 Mar 2025
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Staff Engineer Salary in Chennai ranges between ₹13 Lakhs to ₹58 Lakhs for 6 years of experience to 13 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 347 latest salaries received from Staff Engineer.
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| Company name | Avg. annual salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
Uber Staff Engineer Salary
15 years exp |  | |
LinkedIn Staff Engineer Salary
15 years exp | | |
 Staff Engineer Salary
15 years exp | | 4 job openings |
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| Company Name | Avg. annual salary | Open Jobs |
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Chennai
(4 salaries)
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₹26 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr | |
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12
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exp.
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Chennai
(4 salaries)
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₹10.2 L/yr - ₹12.2 L/yr | |
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11
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exp.
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Chennai
(4 salaries)
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₹20 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr | |
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12
yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(3 salaries)
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₹60.7 L/yr - ₹74 L/yr | |
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13 -
18
yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(3 salaries)
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₹22 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr | |
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10 -
12
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exp.
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Chennai
(3 salaries)
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₹24.7 L/yr - ₹27.6 L/yr | |
10 yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(3 salaries)
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₹30.5 L/yr - ₹48.9 L/yr | |
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10 -
11
yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(3 salaries)
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₹56 L/yr - ₹80.2 L/yr | |
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7 -
11
yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹40.1 L/yr - ₹58 L/yr | |
11 yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹55.1 L/yr - ₹60.9 L/yr | |
Latest annual salaries shared by Staff Engineers
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Nagarro
Staff Engineer
11 years exp.
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Nagarro
Staff Engineer
9 years exp.
1d ago
Altimetrik
Staff Engineer
7 years exp.
1d ago
Nagarro
Staff Engineer
11 years exp.
1d ago
Your Space
Staff Engineer
10 years exp.
1d ago
Nagarro
Staff Engineer
9 years exp.
1d ago
Nagarro
Staff Engineer
8 years exp.
1d ago
Nagarro
Staff Engineer
10 years exp.
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Nagarro
Staff Engineer
8 years exp.
2d ago
Infosys
Staff Engineer
7 years exp.
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Staff Engineer salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
6
years
(12
salaries)
| ₹10.9 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr |
7
years
(48
salaries)
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹29.4 L/yr |
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8
years
(81
salaries)
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr |
9
years
(63
salaries)
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr |
10
years
(62
salaries)
| ₹17 L/yr - ₹48.9 L/yr |
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Staff Engineer Jobs in Chennai
Staff Engineer
· 4-9 years
VMware India
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Staff Engineer
· 7-12 years
Nagarro Software Pvt. Ltd
Remote
Staff Engineer
· 3-5 years
GE India Industrial Private Limited
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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Altimetrik
Senior Engineer
• posted on 27 Jan 2025
Likes
- work life balance - flexible timings (depend on the project/ client) - skill development
- Salary - Good
+4 more
Dislikes
... in the management - lack of communication from the management to subordinates. - less salary hikes - just a staffing company - if you are off boarded from the project, they won't even entertain you for a month.
read moreFlowserve
Senior Engineer in Chennai
• posted on 25 Feb 2025
Synopsys
Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru
• posted on 24 Jan 2025
Likes
work life balance , salary is okay , work culture is good. Actually wfb varies from team to team but in my team it is good.
read more- Salary - Excellent
+6 more
Dislikes
growth as the number of companies in EDA is very less
Samsung
Software Engineer in Noida
• posted on 07 Feb 2025
Likes
Job security is a very good positive point. Salary is satisfactory I would say. A lot of benefits are given to the employees like company transport, food, medical checkups, gym, consultation with dieticians, therapists etc. Employees get to work on business trips overseas.
read more- Salary - Good
+3 more
Dislikes
...chnology over and over. The increment and promotions are also a negative point. Increment in salary is very less and promotions take a lot of time. The upper management is also of old mindset like asking about every little things etc.
read moreQualcomm
Senior Engineer in Hyderabad / Secunderabad
• posted on 29 Dec 2024
Likes
Working on Technical things, non-technical is very less.
Dislikes
...in, not much scope for wider growth 4. Upper management sounds non-technical 5. Pay is average and not as per experience 6. Groupism and favoritism across team 7. No clear direction for promo 8. No appreciation
read more- Job security - Poor
+3 more
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Staff Engineer Salary In Other Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Staff Engineer
6 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹66 L/yr |
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Staff Engineer
6 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹15.8 L/yr - ₹37.5 L/yr |
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Noida
Staff Engineer
6 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹17 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
Pune
Staff Engineer
6 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹17.5 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Staff Engineer
6 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹16.6 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr |
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Staff Engineer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Software Product Staff Engineer
6 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹17 L/yr - ₹53.9 L/yr |
IT Services & Consulting Staff Engineer
6 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹16.1 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
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Internet Staff Engineer
6 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹17 L/yr - ₹58 L/yr |
Emerging Technologies Staff Engineer
6 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹16.7 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
Hardware & Networking Staff Engineer
6 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) about Staff Engineer Salaries
What is the salary of a Staff Engineer in India?
The salary of a Staff Engineer in India varies based on experience, location, company & Industry.
On average, Staff Engineer salaries ranges from ₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹58.0 Lakhs per year. Top companies and specialized roles may offer higher compensation.
The average starting salary is around ₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹58.0 Lakhs per year, with the highest salary reaching ₹80.0 Lakhs to ₹200.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 347 salaries received from various Staff Engineers across industries.
The average starting salary is around ₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹58.0 Lakhs per year, with the highest salary reaching ₹80.0 Lakhs to ₹200.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 347 salaries received from various Staff Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Staff Engineers?
Staff Engineer Salaries at Top paying companies in India are
Salaries depend on experience, role, and location. Additional compensation may include bonuses and stock options.
| Uber Staff Engineer Salary | ₹80 Lakhs to ₹2 Lakhs per year |
| LinkedIn Staff Engineer Salary | ₹80 Lakhs to ₹1.4 Lakhs per year |
| American Express Staff Engineer Salary | ₹89 Lakhs to ₹1.1 Lakhs per year |
| Mentor Graphics Staff Engineer Salary | ₹60 Lakhs to ₹97 Lakhs per year |
| Google Staff Engineer Salary | ₹40 Lakhs to ₹1 Lakhs per year |
What are the top paying cities for Staff Engineer in India?
The annual salary for Staff Engineer in India varies by location. Top paying cities for Staff Engineer are
Salary expectations for Staff Engineer may vary based on job roles, experience, and specific employer requirements.
| Staff Engineer Salary in Bangalore / Bengaluru | ₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹66.0 Lakhs per year |
| Staff Engineer Salary in Gurgaon / Gurugram | ₹15.8 Lakhs to ₹37.5 Lakhs per year |
| Staff Engineer Salary in Noida | ₹17.0 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year |
| Staff Engineer Salary in Pune | ₹17.5 Lakhs to ₹48.0 Lakhs per year |
| Staff Engineer Salary in Hyderabad / Secunderabad | ₹16.6 Lakhs to ₹60.0 Lakhs per year |
What are the top paying industries for Staff Engineer in India?
Top 5 paying Industries for Staff Engineer in India are:
| Staff Engineer Salary in Software Product | ₹17.0 Lakhs to ₹53.9 Lakhs per year |
| Staff Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting | ₹16.1 Lakhs to ₹45.0 Lakhs per year |
| Staff Engineer Salary in Internet | ₹17.0 Lakhs to ₹58.0 Lakhs per year |
| Staff Engineer Salary in Emerging Technologies | ₹16.7 Lakhs to ₹36.0 Lakhs per year |
| Staff Engineer Salary in Hardware & Networking | ₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹60.0 Lakhs per year |
How does experience affect salaries of a Staff Engineer in India?
Experience significantly impacts a Staff Engineer salary in India. Salaries increase with experience, as Staff Engineer take on more complex tasks, responsibilities, and leadership roles.
Staff Engineer salary at different experience level are as follows:
and so on.
| Experience | Average Salary Range |
|---|---|
| 6 years | ₹10.9 Lakhs to ₹26.0 Lakhs per year |
| 7 years | ₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹29.4 Lakhs per year |
| 8 years | ₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹31.0 Lakhs per year |
| 9 years | ₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year |
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