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Automation Engineer Salary in India (2026)

₹27,500per month, median

Half of Automation Engineer posts in India offer ₹21,500–₹32,500 a month. Based on 89 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.

Pay distribution

Monthly pay percentiles of 89 Automation Engineer posts in India
10th25thMedian75th90th
₹17,500₹21,500₹27,500₹32,500₹42,500
Monthly pay percentiles of 89 Automation Engineer posts in India
Active posts
89
Employers
77
Open to freshers
28%
New in 30 days
1

What to offer Automation Engineer candidates in India

  • Offer at least ₹27,500 a month to match the typical post in India; ₹32,500 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
  • Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹21,500 — 22% below the overall median.
  • 1 new Automation Engineer posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.

Experience

Automation Engineer salary by experience

Median monthly Automation Engineer pay by experience in India
ExperiencePostsMedian / month
Fresher (0 years)25₹21,500
1–2 years64₹30,000

Job type

Salary by employment type

Median monthly Automation Engineer pay by employment type in India
TypePostsMedian / month
Full-time89₹27,500

Qualification asked

  • Graduate89% · 79
  • 12th pass9% · 8
  • 10th pass2% · 2

Cities

Automation Engineer salary by city in India

Median monthly Automation Engineer pay by city in India
CityPostsMedian / month
Ahmedabad20₹27,500
Delhi17₹26,500

States

Automation Engineer salary by state

Median monthly Automation Engineer pay by state
StatePostsMedian / month
Gujarat31₹26,600
Maharashtra20₹26,300

Market

Who is hiring in India

1 new posts in the last 30 days.

  1. Mahaveer Consultancy And Services3
  2. Sspm Systems & Engineers Private Limited3
  3. Asi Technology Private Limited2
  4. E&A Engineering Solutions Private Limited2
  5. IRTI-Iconics Research & Training Institute2
  6. Mahardhan business solution private limited2
  7. Nibodhah2
  8. Radhika Manpower Services2

Real offers

Recent Automation Engineer posts with pay

  • Automation EngineerGem Spright Electricals And Automation Pvt Ltd · Mumbai · Fresher · 15 days ago₹16,000 – ₹40,000/month
  • Automation EngineerNaryani Honda · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
  • Automation EngineerE&A Engineering Solutions Private Limited · Delhi · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹20,000 – ₹30,000/month
  • Automation EngineerNaksh Technology Solution LLP · Ahmedabad · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹20,000 – ₹60,000/month
  • Automation EngineerStructura Metal Pvt Ltd · Aurangabad · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
  • Automation EngineerTechnsys · Mumbai · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹15,000 – ₹23,000/month

Frequently asked questions

What is the Automation Engineer salary in India?

The median advertised salary is ₹27,500 a month across 89 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹21,500 and ₹32,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹42,500 or more.

What is the Automation Engineer salary for freshers in India?

Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹21,500 a month, based on 25 jobs.

What do Automation Engineer jobs pay experienced candidates in India?

1–2 years: ₹30,000 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).

Which city in India pays the most for Automation Engineer jobs?

Mumbai (₹29,000), Ahmedabad (₹27,500) and Delhi (₹26,500) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.

How is this salary data calculated?

From 89 active job posts for Automation Engineer in India on BetterJobs that state a salary. Pay is converted to a monthly amount and rounded to the nearest ₹100; last updated 14 November 2026.

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