AI Engineer salary in India (2026)

Salary by experience

• Fresher (0–1 yr)₹4.7 LPA – ₹5.4 LPA · median ₹5.1 LPA (2)
• 1–2 years₹9.6 LPA – ₹12.8 LPA · median ₹10.6 LPA (6)
• 2–5 years₹14.9 LPA – ₹25 LPA · median ₹18.4 LPA (36)
• 5–8 years₹18.8 LPA – ₹30.2 LPA · median ₹24.5 LPA (8)
• 8+ years₹12.9 LPA – ₹37.8 LPA · median ₹36.1 LPA (4)

Companies paying most

• Data Spark Techmedian ₹38 LPA (1 listing)
• Web Works Worksmedian ₹37 LPA (1 listing)
• Smart Hub Zenithmedian ₹35.2 LPA (1 listing)
• MathCo Indiamedian ₹33 LPA (2 listings)
• Sarvam AImedian ₹31 LPA (1 listing)
• Logic Spark Systemsmedian ₹31 LPA (1 listing)
• Scout Incorporationmedian ₹30 LPA (2 listings)
• Frequencycxmedian ₹28 LPA (1 listing)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average AI Engineer salary in India?

The median AI Engineer salary in India is ₹18.1 LPA a year (about ₹1.51 lakh a month before tax). Most listings pay between ₹10.3 LPA and ₹26.2 LPA.

How much does a fresher AI Engineer earn in India?

With fresher (0–1 yr) of experience, AI Engineers typically earn ₹4.7 LPA to ₹5.4 LPA (median ₹5.1 LPA).

How much can an experienced AI Engineer earn?

With 8+ years of experience, the typical range is ₹12.9 LPA to ₹37.8 LPA, with a median of ₹36.1 LPA.

Which companies pay AI Engineers the most in India?

Among current listings, Data Spark Tech (median ₹38 LPA), Web Works Works (median ₹37 LPA), Smart Hub Zenith (median ₹35.2 LPA) pay the most.

Where do these numbers come from?

From 56 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.