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Design Engineer Salary in Karnataka (2026)
₹27,500per month, median
Half of Design Engineer posts in Karnataka offer ₹23,100–₹30,000 a month. Based on 66 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹19,100 | ₹23,100 | ₹27,500 | ₹30,000 | ₹36,300 |
- Active posts
- 67
- Employers
- 52
- Open to freshers
- 16%
- New in 30 days
- 3
What to offer Design Engineer candidates in Karnataka
- Offer at least ₹27,500 a month to match the typical post in Karnataka; ₹30,000 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹21,000 — 24% below the overall median.
- Ask for Mechanical only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹29,300 against ₹27,500.
- 3 new Design Engineer posts went live in the last 30 days — publish your monthly range so candidates can compare.
Experience
Design Engineer salary by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 11 | ₹21,000 |
| 1–2 years | 55 | ₹27,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 66 | ₹27,500 |
Qualification asked
- Graduate70% · 47
- 12th pass28% · 19
- Below 10th1% · 1
Cities
Design Engineer salary by city in Karnataka
| City | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | 66 | ₹27,500 |
Compare
Karnataka vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karnataka | ₹27,500 | — | 66 |
| India | ₹25,500 | -7% | 635 |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹26,000 | -5% | 57 |
| Maharashtra | ₹25,000 | -9% | 277 |
| Gujarat | ₹25,000 | -9% | 160 |
Market
Who is hiring in Karnataka
3 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Biznustek system Pvt Ltd5
- Srsb Workforce Solutions Private Limited4
- Leantech engineering3
- Space Management Systems India Pvt Ltd3
- Argo Facades2
- Flexo Tech Products2
- Mech Mold Technology2
- Metform Engineers2
Skills premium
Skills that raise pay
Median monthly pay of posts that ask for the skill versus posts that do not.
| Skill | With | Without | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical | ₹29,300 | ₹27,500 | +6% |
Real offers
Recent Design Engineer posts with pay
- Design EngineerBiznustek system Pvt Ltd · Bengaluru · 2+ yrs · 17 days ago₹25,000 – ₹40,000/month
- Design EngineerDhanya plastics & Foams Pvt ltd ( Neend Mattress) · Bengaluru · 2+ yrs · 20 days ago₹30,000 – ₹40,000/month
- Design EngineerInnovative Bridge Of Hr Service Enterprises · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 27 days ago₹21,100 – ₹30,000/month
- Design EngineerShubdin.Industries · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 8 Oct₹25,000 – ₹35,000/month
- Design EngineerVOiLA3D | Voila Scientific Needs Pvt. Ltd. · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 30 Sept₹15,000 – ₹18,000/month
- Design EngineerBiznustek system Pvt Ltd · Bengaluru · 2+ yrs · 30 Sept₹25,000 – ₹35,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Design Engineer salary in Karnataka?
The median advertised salary is ₹27,500 a month across 66 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹23,100 and ₹30,000, and 10% of posts pay ₹36,300 or more.
What is the Design Engineer salary for freshers in Karnataka?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹21,000 a month, based on 11 jobs.
What do Design Engineer jobs pay experienced candidates in Karnataka?
1–2 years: ₹27,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Is Design Engineer pay in Karnataka higher than the India average?
Yes, 8% higher: ₹27,500 in Karnataka against ₹25,500 across India.
Which skills raise Design Engineer salaries in Karnataka?
Mechanical (+6%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 66 active job posts for Design Engineer in Karnataka 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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