eGigMechanical Engineer salary (2026)
A mechanical engineer usually earns ₹18,000–₹28,000 a month as a fresher, rising to ₹30,000–₹55,000 with 2–5 years’ experience and up to ₹1,00,000 for senior roles.
Monthly salary by experience
Typical gross monthly pay in rupees (₹) seen in job postings in 2026. In-hand is an estimate after employee PF and professional tax; your offer may differ.
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Mechanical Engineer salary by city
| City | Fresher | 2–5 years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹20,500–₹32,000 | ₹34,500–₹63,500 | Jobs |
| Bengaluru | ₹20,500–₹32,000 | ₹34,500–₹63,500 | Jobs |
| Delhi NCR | ₹20,000–₹31,500 | ₹33,500–₹61,500 | Jobs |
| Hyderabad | ₹19,500–₹30,000 | ₹32,500–₹59,500 | Jobs |
| Pune | ₹19,500–₹30,000 | ₹32,500–₹59,500 | Jobs |
| Chennai | ₹19,000–₹29,500 | ₹31,500–₹58,000 | Jobs |
| Ahmedabad | ₹17,500–₹27,000 | ₹29,000–₹53,500 | Jobs |
| Kolkata | ₹17,000–₹26,500 | ₹28,500–₹52,500 | Jobs |
| Jaipur | ₹16,500–₹26,000 | ₹27,500–₹50,500 | Jobs |
| Lucknow | ₹16,000–₹25,000 | ₹27,000–₹49,500 | Jobs |
| Indore | ₹16,000–₹25,000 | ₹27,000–₹49,500 | Jobs |
| Nagpur | ₹16,000–₹25,000 | ₹27,000–₹49,500 | Jobs |
Big metros pay more but rent costs more too. Smaller cities not listed usually pay 5–15% below the national range.
How to earn more as a mechanical engineer
- SolidWorks, CATIA or AutoCAD
- Automobile and production line experience
- Quality systems like Six Sigma and lean
- Ask for the full CTC break-up before accepting. Compare offers on in-hand pay, not CTC alone.
Questions people ask
What is the salary of a mechanical engineer?
Most earn ₹18,000 to ₹1,00,000 a month. Freshers usually start at ₹18,000–₹28,000, and with 2–5 years’ experience pay rises to ₹30,000–₹55,000.
What is the fresher salary of a mechanical engineer?
Around ₹18,000–₹28,000 a month, or ₹2.2 lakh–₹3.4 lakh a year, depending on the city and employer.
Which city pays a mechanical engineer the most?
Mumbai and Bengaluru usually pay the most, around 15% above the national typical range, followed by Delhi NCR, Hyderabad and Pune.
How can a mechanical engineer earn more?
SolidWorks, CATIA or AutoCAD. Automobile and production line experience. Quality systems like Six Sigma and lean.