Machine Learning Engineer salary in India (2026)

Salary by experience

• Fresher (0–1 yr)₹4.5 LPA – ₹5.7 LPA · median ₹5.2 LPA (3)
• 1–2 years₹8.5 LPA – ₹10.3 LPA · median ₹10 LPA (3)
• 2–5 years₹7.8 LPA – ₹27.2 LPA · median ₹14.6 LPA (8)
• 5–8 years₹23.5 LPA – ₹46.2 LPA · median ₹28 LPA (8)
• 8+ years₹27.6 LPA – ₹58.9 LPA · median ₹42.4 LPA (5)

Companies paying most

• StrategyPointmedian ₹70 LPA (1 listing)
• Nokia Indiamedian ₹50 LPA (1 listing)
• System Labs Ascentmedian ₹47.8 LPA (1 listing)
• Sharechatmedian ₹42.5 LPA (1 listing)
• Cloud Stream Innovationsmedian ₹42.4 LPA (1 listing)
• Tech Cluster Systemsmedian ₹37.2 LPA (1 listing)
• Flipkartmedian ₹35 LPA (1 listing)
• Trigent Software Private Limitedmedian ₹31.2 LPA (2 listings)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Machine Learning Engineer salary in India?

The median Machine Learning Engineer salary in India is ₹22 LPA a year (about ₹1.83 lakh a month before tax). Most listings pay between ₹10 LPA and ₹37.2 LPA.

How much does a fresher Machine Learning Engineer earn in India?

With fresher (0–1 yr) of experience, Machine Learning Engineers typically earn ₹4.5 LPA to ₹5.7 LPA (median ₹5.2 LPA).

How much can an experienced Machine Learning Engineer earn?

With 8+ years of experience, the typical range is ₹27.6 LPA to ₹58.9 LPA, with a median of ₹42.4 LPA.

Which companies pay Machine Learning Engineers the most in India?

Among current listings, StrategyPoint (median ₹70 LPA), Nokia India (median ₹50 LPA), System Labs Ascent (median ₹47.8 LPA) pay the most.

Where do these numbers come from?

From 27 JobSpri listings in the last 12 months that show the salary. Each counts at the middle of its range; the range shown is the middle half of listings.