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Machine Learning Engineer Salary in India (2026)

The median Machine Learning Engineer salary in India is ₹30.0L per year, with most professionals earning between ₹27.5L and ₹32.5L CTC. These figures aggregate 714 employee-reported salary reports across 13 companies hiring in India.

₹30.0LMedian CTC
₹27.5L–₹32.5LTypical range
13Companies
714Salary reports

Machine Learning Engineer salary by experience

Pay for machine learning engineers in India climbs steeply with seniority — the gap between entry-level and lead roles is one of the biggest levers on your earnings.

Entry level (0–2 yrs)
₹23.8L
Mid level (3–5 yrs)
₹33.9L
Senior (6–9 yrs)
₹31.0L

Highest-paying companies for Machine Learning Engineers

Top reported average CTC for a machine learning engineer role at each company (minimum 15 salary reports).

CompanyAvg CTCTypical range
Google₹38.7L₹35.7L–₹41.7L
Amgen₹22.0L₹18.5L–₹25.6L
Zycus₹9.3L₹8.6L–₹10.0L

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average Machine Learning Engineer salary in India?

The median Machine Learning Engineer salary in India is around ₹30.0L per year (CTC), with most professionals earning between ₹27.5L and ₹32.5L. Figures are aggregated from 714 employee-reported salary reports across 13 companies.

How does Machine Learning Engineer pay change with experience?

Entry level: about ₹23.8L; Mid level: about ₹33.9L; Senior: about ₹31.0L. Compensation rises sharply with seniority.

Which companies pay Machine Learning Engineers the most in India?

Among employers with reported data, the top payers include Google (₹38.7L), Amgen (₹22.0L), Zycus (₹9.3L).

Are these Machine Learning Engineer salary figures accurate?

They are median estimates from crowdsourced, employee-reported salary data (AmbitionBox) and are indicative, not guarantees. Actual offers vary by company, location, skills and negotiation.

Other role salaries in India

Methodology. Salary figures are median annual CTC estimates aggregated from crowdsourced, employee-reported data (AmbitionBox) across 13 companies, 714 salary reports. They are indicative, not guarantees — actual pay varies by company, city, skills and negotiation. Job counts reflect live listings on HireHire, updated every 8 hours. Last updated: July 2026.