As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Project Engineer - Expert/Consultant in India is ₹ 22,20,490, with an hourly rate of ₹ 1,068, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 18,55,890 to ₹ 24,63,190, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 18,55,890
50TH(Median)   ₹ 22,20,490
75TH   ₹ 24,63,190
Project Engineer - Expert/Consultant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Project Engineer - Expert/Consultant Salary ₹ 18,55,890 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Project Engineer - Expert/Consultant Salary ₹ 22,20,490 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Project Engineer - Expert/Consultant Salary ₹ 24,63,190 India April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Project Engineer - Expert/Consultant Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Project Engineer - Expert/Consultant salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Project Engineer - Expert/Consultant is about ₹ 22,20,490 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 1,068, a monthly salary of about ₹ 1,85,041, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 42,702. Click the switch button below to see more details about Project Engineer - Expert/Consultant hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Project Engineer - Expert/Consultants Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Project Engineer - Expert/Consultant's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 62,784 - ₹ 68,097, while Intermediate make ₹ 63,581 - ₹ 68,762, Senior earn ₹ 63,980 - ₹ 69,160, Specialist earn ₹ 65,441 - ₹ 70,415, Expert can reach ₹ 66,503 - ₹ 71,717 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Project Engineer - Expert/Consultant ₹ 66,503
Intermediate Level Project Engineer - Expert/Consultant ₹ 67,168
Senior Level Project Engineer - Expert/Consultant ₹ 67,433
Specialist Level Project Engineer - Expert/Consultant ₹ 68,762
Expert Level Project Engineer - Expert/Consultant ₹ 69,824
₹ 66,503 0 yr
₹ 67,168 < 2 yrs
₹ 67,433 2-4 yrs
₹ 68,762 5-8 yrs
₹ 69,824 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 97%
Intermediate Level 97%
Senior Level 97%
Specialist Level 97%
Expert Level 97%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in India for Project Engineer - Expert/Consultant?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Project Engineer - Expert/Consultant are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 24,06,437 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 20,73,964, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 20,16,301 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Project Engineer III or Project Engineer - Expert/Consultant?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Project Engineer III makes less than a Project Engineer - Expert/Consultant. A Project Engineer III earns an average annual salary of ₹ 18,15,335. And a Project Engineer - Expert/Consultant earns an average annual salary of ₹ 22,20,490.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Project Engineer III
₹ 11,36,944
₹ 25,49,456
Project Engineer IV
₹ 17,83,996
₹ 39,01,801
Project Engineer II
₹ 6,12,096
₹ 14,08,583
Project Engineer I
₹ 3,80,375
₹ 8,23,266
Project Engineer V
₹ 34,50,742
₹ 63,14,425

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