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Caterpillar Inc Design Engineer salaries in India (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
2 - 13 years exp.
₹6.1 Lakhs - ₹18.9 Lakhs
Salary of majority employees
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₹10.5 Lakhs
Variable (9%)
₹1.0 Lakh
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127% more than the average Design Engineer Salary in Industrial Machinery Companies for 2 - 13 years of experience

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Salaries in different departments

Research & Development
Design Engineer Salary
2 - 13 years exp. (169 salaries)
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₹4.8 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr

Production, Manufacturing & Engineering
Design Engineer Salary
2 - 13 years exp. (19 salaries)
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₹5.5 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr

Last Updated: 23 Feb 2025

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Design Engineer salary at Caterpillar Inc ranges between ₹6.1 Lakhs to ₹18.9 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 2 years to 13 years. Salary estimates are based on 215 latest salaries received from various employees of Caterpillar Inc.

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Experience wise Caterpillar Inc Design Engineer salaries

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Experience Avg Annual Salary
2 years  (20 salaries)

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₹3.3 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr
3 years  (30 salaries)

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₹3 L/yr - ₹12.7 L/yr
4 years  (34 salaries)

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₹3.4 L/yr - ₹14.3 L/yr
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₹3.7 L/yr - ₹14.2 L/yr
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₹4.2 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr
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Caterpillar Inc Design Engineer Salary and Career Growth

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Design Engineer

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2 - 13 years exp.

Senior Design Engineer

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5 - 12 years exp.

Disclaimer: Our data limits the visualization of this career path at this point. However, other roles and opportunities might be available within the organization beyond what is shown here.

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Top skills at Caterpillar Inc for Design Engineer

Product Design Simulation Prototype Cost Reduction Networking Design Development Mechanical Technical Support Project Management Analytical Chemistry Interpersonal Skills Concept Design PPAP Product Design PLM

Salary related reviews for Caterpillar Inc

4.0

Rated by 29 employees for salary & benefits

Production, Manufacturing & Engineering Department

4.0
  •  posted on 05 Jun 2021

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Teammates are only supportive

  • Job security - Good
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Dislikes

Salary is decent but career growth is slow. On the job training is not given to new joiners. Not supportive nature during trouble with customer's and only focus on business, , takes long time to pass TADA bill, In other aspects it is in average

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  • Salary - Poor
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Procurement & Supply Chain Department

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Caterpillar is one of the MNC based company ,we have opportunity to learn so many things in production, logistics, supply chain, procurement, purchasing, transportation, safety is the most important to them,

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  • Company culture - Good

Dislikes

Salary didn't not matched with given work, low salary, they are not providing any bonus for diwali, I don't spend time with my friends and family after joining this work because I have too work.

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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Fantastic work-life balance The pay is very good considering that the stress is not as high as most cos at this level Great job security

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  • Salary - Good
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Might not be motivated to work as hard since there's a lack of growth after a point of time. Initial learning is great but tapers off

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Quality Assurance Department

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CAT in Aurangabad offer good pay worth more than the living cost in tier2 city

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CAT in Aurangabad is built on an intimidating and daunting culture. No respect to employees and causes disconcerting. Leadership (so called) rely on threatening and slavery approach without any sort of human values Aurangabad is a city with limitations in good education and hospitals. I'd suggest someone who wanted to join this organization to think thrice before making decision

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Production, Manufacturing & Engineering Department

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  •  posted on 19 Feb 2024

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Likes

There is lot to learn technically. good work life balance, but it depends on team. Job rotations available. Job security is good

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  • Job security - Excellent
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Too much work in some terms. Compensation is not competative.employer engagement is less

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Caterpillar Inc Design Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Design Engineer at Caterpillar Inc?
Design Engineer salary at Caterpillar Inc in India ranges between ₹6.1 Lakhs to ₹18.9 Lakhs for experience between 2 years to 13 years. According to our estimates it is 127% more than the average Design Engineer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 215 latest salaries received from various employees of Caterpillar Inc India.
How does the salary of a Design Engineer at Caterpillar Inc India compare with the average salary range for this job?
The average salary of a Design Engineer at Caterpillar Inc is 127% more than the average salary of a Design Engineer in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.
What are the top skills required to work as a Design Engineer at Caterpillar Inc?
Product Design, Simulation, Prototype, Cost Reduction and Networking are some of the popular skills required to work as a Design Engineer at Caterpillar Inc India.
What is the salary of a Design Engineer in companies similar to Caterpillar Inc in India?
  • CNH Industrial Design Engineer Salary - ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹17.0 Lakhs per year
  • Alfa Laval Design Engineer Salary - ₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹12.3 Lakhs per year
  • John Deere Design Engineer Salary - ₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year
  • Schindler Group Design Engineer Salary - ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹9.8 Lakhs per year
  • Stanley Black & Decker Design Engineer Salary - ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹11.6 Lakhs per year
What is the estimated take home salary of a Design Engineer at Caterpillar Inc in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Design Engineer at Caterpillar Inc ranges between ₹82,004 per month to ₹84,144 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Caterpillar Inc Design Engineer salary in India which ranges between ₹6.1 Lakhs to ₹18.9 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 2 years to 13 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?
What is the notice period for Design Engineer at Caterpillar Inc?
According to AmbitionBox, 46% of the Caterpillar Inc Design Engineers reported a notice period of 1 Month, 22% reported a notice period of 3 Months and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 149 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Caterpillar Inc Design Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹6.1 Lakhs to ₹18.9 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 215 Caterpillar Inc latest salaries received from various employees of Caterpillar Inc.