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Salary Guide 2026
Based on market data for mid-level professionals (3-5 years experience).
Entry Level
₹16.5L
/year
Mid Level
₹30L
/year
Senior
₹30L
/year
Based on 6 real Data Engineer job postings — ResumeKart's salary model, refreshed weekly.
Open roles at or above the median — apply with an ATS-optimised resume to land the top of the range.
Data Engineer Jobs Opening in Cognizant Technology Solutions India Pvt Ltd at Karnataka
Cognizant Technology Solutions India Pvt Ltd · Bangalore , Belagavi , Ballari ...
Data Engineer Jobs Opening in Tiger Analytics India Consulting Private Limited at Bengaluru
Tiger Analytics India Consulting Private Limited · Bangalore
Data Engineer Jobs Opening in Tiger Analytics India Consulting Private Limited at Bengaluru
Tiger Analytics India Consulting Private Limited · Bangalore
Data Engineer Jobs Opening in Deloitte Consulting India Private Limited at Bengaluru, Hyderabad
Deloitte Consulting India Private Limited · Hyderabad , Bangalore
Sourced from Adzuna's job market intelligence — refreshed every few hours.
Average advertised salary, monthly
₹17.1L
↑ 5.4% YoY
How 1,276 live job postings break down by advertised salary
Live employer leaderboard from Adzuna job postings
Bangalore offers 20-30% higher tech salaries than other Indian cities, with a moderate cost of living compared to Mumbai.
Entry-level Data Engineers in Bangalore start around ₹16.5L, while senior professionals with 8+ years can earn ₹30L or more.
Startups may offer lower base pay but compensate with equity. Established enterprises and FAANG-tier companies in Bangalore typically pay at the top of the range.
Specialised skills command premium salaries. For Data Engineers, in-demand skills can increase compensation by 15-30% above the median.
Advanced degrees (MBA, MS) and industry certifications can add 10-20% to base salary, especially at senior levels.
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