Defence Research & Development Laboratory Hyderabad / Secunderabad Project Engineer Salaries by 20+ Employees (Updated 2025)

0 - 8 years exp.

₹2.7 Lakhs - ₹5.6 Lakhs

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29% less than the average Project Engineer Salary for 0 - 8 years of experience

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Research & Development Project Engineer Salary 0 - 7 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr
Production, Manufacturing & Engineering Project Engineer Salary 0 - 8 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹5.6 L/yr
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Engineering - Hardware & Networks Project Engineer Salary 1 - 4 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹3.6 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
Aviation & Aerospace Project Engineer Salary 3 - 5 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹3.4 L/yr - ₹3.8 L/yr
Engineering - Software & QA Project Engineer Salary 1 - 2 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.7 L/yr - ₹3.8 L/yr

Last Updated: 15 Mar 2025

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Defence Research & Development Laboratory Project Engineer Salary

0 - 8 years exp. (20 salaries)

₹2.7 L/yr - ₹5.6 L/yr

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Centre for Development of Advanced Computing Project Engineer Salary 0 - 6 years exp. (298 salaries)	₹3.1 L/yr - ₹11.7 L/yr 88% more
Bharat Electronics Project Engineer Salary 0 - 10 years exp. (242 salaries)	₹3.6 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr 47% more
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Bharat Dynamics Project Engineer Salary 0 - 10 years exp. (30 salaries)	₹3.4 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr 16% more
ECIL Project Engineer Salary 3 - 9 years exp. (29 salaries)	₹3.1 L/yr - ₹6.8 L/yr 52% more
Saudi Aramco Project Engineer Salary 11 - 15 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹30 L/yr - ₹40.8 L/yr 773% more

Project Engineer salary at Defence Research & Development Laboratory ranges between ₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹5.6 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 8 years. Salary estimates are based on 20 latest salaries received from various employees of Defence Research & Development Laboratory.

Latest annual salaries shared by Defence Research & Development Laboratory Project Engineer in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

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Experience wise Defence Research & Development Laboratory Project Engineer salaries in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Last Updated: 15 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
Fresher (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.1 L/yr - ₹3.9 L/yr
1 year (4 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹3.6 L/yr
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2 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.2 L/yr - ₹4.1 L/yr
3 years (4 salaries)	₹3.4 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
4 years (3 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.6 L/yr - ₹4.6 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.7 L/yr - ₹4.7 L/yr
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.8 L/yr - ₹4.8 L/yr

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Rated by 5 employees for salary & benefits

Technical Assistant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

DSMT Department

4.0

• posted on 12 Mar 2022

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Work culture and work environment is good but there will be no career wise growth. Salary increment is poor and no bonus. Contract employees are coming regularly through this pandemic where as permanent employees (Not scientists) are coming alternate days

Dislikes

Slow career growth and very poor salary hike for contract employees

Salary - Poor

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Senior Research Fellow in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Directorate of liquid propulsion Department

4.0

• posted on 16 Feb 2022

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Work life balance is very good. One will get ample of time to learn and study. Office timings are strict 8:50 to 5:30 (extended only of it's required). Scientists and other contract engineers will support alot. One can get both software and testing related experience due to its infrastructure. Subsidized canteen food and peaceful ambience.

Salary - Good

+4 more

Dislikes

... years. Like outside politics will be there based on scientist you are assigned. Salary change only if promoted to SRF. No insurance, PF, allowance (except HRA).

Promotions - Poor

CAD Engg in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Research & Development Department

3.0

• posted on 20 Jun 2020

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Not bad. But alternate days is better for this situation strictly follow

Dislikes

Total bad. Casual employees situation very much bad. More work but no salary. Some of employees not working. Salary increment for casual employees upto 500. Even monthly bus pass 1100. Permanent employees not supporting to casual employees for salary.

Salary - Bad

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Design Engineer in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Media Production & Entertainment Department

4.0

• posted on 29 Dec 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Scope to learn about the work and ongoing research in various departments. Lot of Mechanical engineering applications can be seen.

Work satisfaction - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

No proper promotions or salary increment at the organisation. It's only better to work as a fresher and soon to be out for good opportunities.

Embedded Software Engineer in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 21 Jun 2019

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

The company has a good resources and all latest softwares avaible.Good team which encourages freshers to learn and explore the technology.I have joined as a intern for my PG project and then joined as a contract engineer.I have got opportunity to work with the latest embedded softwares and got opportunities to participate in several workshops which helped to grow as an individual and as a professional.

Skill development - Good

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Domain specific environment where the work experience is limited to a specific domain.very less paid salaries and no increments to contract employees

Salary - Poor

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What is the salary of Project Engineer at Defence Research & Development Laboratory in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?

The average salary of a Project Engineer at Defence Research & Development Laboratory in Hyderabad / Secunderabad typically ranges from ₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹5.6 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from Fresher to 8 years).

The top 10% of Project Engineer in Hyderabad / Secunderabad at Defence Research & Development Laboratory earn more than ₹5.3 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹5.6 Lakhs per year. Project Engineer Salaries at Defence Research & Development Laboratory can be higher or lower depending on factors such as the specific team, level of experience, and additional benefits like bonuses and stock options.

These estimates are based on salary data submitted by 20+ Defence Research & Development Laboratory employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Project Engineer at Defence Research & Development Laboratory in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?

The estimated take-home salary of a Project Engineer at Defence Research & Development Laboratory in Hyderabad / Secunderabad typically ranges from ₹27,912 to ₹29,308 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹5.6 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from Fresher to 8 years.The take-home salary is calculated after accounting for standard deductions such as taxes, provident fund (PF), and insurance. Salary estimates are based on 20+ salaries received from various employees of Defence Research & Development Laboratory. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

Which companies offer higher salaries than Defence Research & Development Laboratory for Project Engineer in India?

Saudi Aramco	₹30.0 Lakhs to ₹40.8 Lakhs per year
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing	₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹11.7 Lakhs per year
ECIL	₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹6.8 Lakhs per year
Bharat Electronics	₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
Bharat Dynamics	₹3.4 Lakhs to ₹5.0 Lakhs per year

These companies are known for offering competitive compensation packages that can exceed the salary offered by Defence Research & Development Laboratory, depending on the role and experience level.

How the salary growth look like for a Project Engineer at Defence Research & Development Laboratory in Hyderabad / Secunderabad?

The salary growth for a Project Engineer at Defence Research & Development Laboratory in Hyderabad / Secunderabad depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Project Engineer in Hyderabad / Secunderabad can expect the following growth trajectory at Defence Research & Development Laboratory:

Experience	Average Salary Range
Fresher	₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹3.9 Lakhs per year
1 year	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹3.6 Lakhs per year
2 years	₹3.2 Lakhs to ₹4.1 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹3.4 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year

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Defence Research & Development Laboratory Project Engineer salary in Hyderabad / Secunderabad ranges between ₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹5.6 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 20 Defence Research & Development Laboratory latest salaries received from various employees of Defence Research & Development Laboratory.

Defence Research & Development Laboratory Project Engineer salaries in Hyderabad / Secunderabad (Updated 2025)

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