Indian Railways Chennai Senior Section Engineer Salaries by 8 Employees (Updated 2025)

4 - 19 years exp.

₹8 Lakhs - ₹15 Lakhs

Avg. annual salary

Monthly In-hand Salary

At par with the average Senior Section Engineer Salary in Railways Companies for 4 - 19 years of experience

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Production, Manufacturing & Engineering Senior Section Engineer Salary 6 - 17 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹11 L/yr - ₹13.2 L/yr
Project & Program Management Senior Section Engineer Salary 6 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹11.2 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
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Construction & Site Engineering Senior Section Engineer Salary 19 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10 L/yr - ₹12.3 L/yr

Last Updated: 11 Jan 2025

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Indian Railways Senior Section Engineer Salary

4 - 19 years exp. (8 salaries)

₹8 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr

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Integral Coach Factory Senior Section Engineer Salary 30 - 32 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹12.5 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr 22% more
NSK Senior Section Engineer Salary 9 - 11 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹7.2 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr 39% less
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Cognizant Senior Section Engineer Salary 7 - 9 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹14.3 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr 26% more

Senior Section Engineer salary at Indian Railways ranges between ₹8 Lakhs to ₹15 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 4 years to 19 years. Salary estimates are based on 8 latest salaries received from various employees of Indian Railways.

Experience wise Indian Railways Senior Section Engineer salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 11 Jan 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10.3 L/yr - ₹13.1 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10.3 L/yr - ₹13.2 L/yr
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6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10.4 L/yr - ₹13.3 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10.4 L/yr - ₹13.4 L/yr
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10.5 L/yr - ₹13.4 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10.6 L/yr - ₹13.5 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10.6 L/yr - ₹13.6 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10.7 L/yr - ₹13.7 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10.7 L/yr - ₹13.7 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10.8 L/yr - ₹13.8 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10.9 L/yr - ₹13.9 L/yr
15+ years (4 salaries)	₹10 L/yr - ₹22.1 L/yr

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4.9

Rated by 8 employees for salary & benefits

Senior Section Engineer in Kolkata

Full Time

Production, Manufacturing & Engineering Department

3.0

• posted on 06 Sep 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Railway never compromise with the safety of passengers. Never compromise with SOP ,quality of materials & maintenance of equipment. Jobs security is good.

Skill development - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

...e joined Sr. Sec. Engineer through out whole service remains as Sr.Sec.Engineer. Salary structure is bad.

Salary - Poor

+2 more

Senior Section Engineer in Patna

Construction & Site Engineering Department

4.0

• posted on 17 Aug 2022

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

pros 1.GOVT Job security 2.pay scale better than other organisation 3.free pass and PTO 4.medical allowance 5.Good railway quarters to live(depends upon ur grade pay)

Salary - Excellent

+3 more

Dislikes

there wont be any fixed promotion in your whole working tenure i.e(If u joined as SSE then its no doubt you will retired from same post )although salaries and grade pay will increase after MSCAP but post will remain same.However there are departmental exam for promotion in gazetted rank but probablity is very less

Skill development - Poor

+1 more

Senior Section Engineer in Mumbai

Production, Manufacturing & Engineering Department

5.0

• posted on 05 Mar 2022

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

We are INDIAN RAILWAYS.....WE MOVE THE NATION.....best organization for work and work culture good , company policies very nice.

Salary - Excellent

+6 more

Dislikes

There is a lot of political unions and the management doesn't address our issues. Salary is decent but career growth is slow.

Senior Section Engineer in Mumbai

Mechanical Department

2.0

• posted on 13 Jun 2021

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good salary and job security

Job security - Good

Dislikes

Scope of work not defined, despite being an engineer the works in which we are involved ar totally non core , contract work have been a great headache , have to deal with the unskilled and complacent kind of personnel, no work life balance due to 24 hours services, despite with huge responsibility we posses minimal powers , other department does not cordinate accordingly, always afraid of getting chargesheet or punishment even in small negligence, no career growth if directly recruited as sse, very less scope of switching jobs , establishment related issue does not get solved easily even in case of salary matters ,no facility of recreational activities,Babu's are the bosses even if he is lower in grade pay

Skill development - Poor

+4 more

Senior Section Engineer in Katra

Production, Manufacturing & Engineering Department

5.0

• posted on 06 Aug 2020

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

As a Senior section engineer growth is very less. Job security is good. Salary and annual increments and other incentives are given in time.

Salary - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

There should be time bound permotion for senior section engineer

Promotions - Bad

+1 more

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What is the salary of Senior Section Engineer at Indian Railways in Chennai?

The average salary of a Senior Section Engineer at Indian Railways in Chennai typically ranges from ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 4 years to 19 years).

The top 10% of Senior Section Engineer in Chennai at Indian Railways earn more than ₹13.8 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹15.0 Lakhs per year. Senior Section Engineer Salaries at Indian Railways 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 8 Indian Railways employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Senior Section Engineer at Indian Railways in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a Senior Section Engineer at Indian Railways in Chennai typically ranges from ₹84,922 to ₹87,144 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 4 years to 19 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 8 salaries received from various employees of Indian Railways. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

Which companies offer higher salaries than Indian Railways for Senior Section Engineer in India?

Cognizant	₹14.3 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year
Integral Coach Factory	₹12.5 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year

These companies are known for offering competitive compensation packages that can exceed the salary offered by Indian Railways, depending on the role and experience level.

What is the salary of a Senior Section Engineer in companies similar to Indian Railways in Chennai?

The salary of a Senior Section Engineer at companies similar to Indian Railways in Chennai varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

NSK	₹7.2 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs per year

These companies, which operate in similar sectors, offer competitive salaries, although the range can vary based on the company and individual experience levels.

How the salary growth look like for a Senior Section Engineer at Indian Railways in Chennai?

The salary growth for a Senior Section Engineer at Indian Railways in Chennai depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Senior Section Engineer in Chennai can expect the following growth trajectory at Indian Railways:

Experience	Average Salary Range
4 years	₹10.3 Lakhs to ₹13.1 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹10.3 Lakhs to ₹13.2 Lakhs per year
6 years	₹10.4 Lakhs to ₹13.3 Lakhs per year
7 years	₹10.4 Lakhs to ₹13.4 Lakhs per year

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Indian Railways Senior Section Engineer salary in Chennai ranges between ₹8 Lakhs to ₹15 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 8 Indian Railways latest salaries received from various employees of Indian Railways.