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Design Engineer Salary in Maharashtra (2026)
₹25,000per month, median
Half of Design Engineer posts in Maharashtra offer ₹22,000–₹32,500 a month. Based on 277 live job posts that state a salary, updated 14 November 2026.
Pay distribution
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹18,300 | ₹22,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹32,500 | ₹40,000 |
- Active posts
- 279
- Employers
- 226
- Open to freshers
- 21%
- New in 30 days
- 10
What to offer Design Engineer candidates in Maharashtra
- Offer at least ₹25,000 a month to match the typical post in Maharashtra; ₹32,500 or more puts you in the top quarter of posts.
- Hiring freshers? Their median offer is ₹21,500 — 14% below the overall median.
- Ask for Mechanical only if you can pay for it: those posts offer ₹27,500 against ₹25,000.
- 10 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) | 59 | ₹21,500 |
| 1–2 years | 218 | ₹27,500 |
Job type
Salary by employment type
| Type | Posts | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 277 | ₹25,000 |
Qualification asked
- Graduate78% · 218
- 12th pass18% · 50
- 10th pass3% · 8
- Below 10th1% · 3
Compare
Maharashtra vs other places
| Place | Median / month | vs here | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | ₹25,000 | — | 277 |
| India | ₹25,500 | +2% | 635 |
| Gujarat | ₹25,000 | +0% | 160 |
| Karnataka | ₹27,500 | +10% | 66 |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹26,000 | +4% | 57 |
Market
Who is hiring in Maharashtra
10 new posts in the last 30 days.
- Search with Mind6
- Quick Placement Services5
- Vr Automation5
- Metal Craft4
- Placitech Workforce Private Limited4
- Fast Track Jobs Consultancy3
- Manki Job Staffing Services Private Limited3
- VR Design Solutions3
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 | ₹27,500 | ₹25,000 | +10% |
Real offers
Recent Design Engineer posts with pay
- Design EngineerTechnoplus Engineers · Mumbai · 1–2 yrs · 5 days ago₹15,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Design EngineerSitson India Ltd · Mumbai · 1–2 yrs · 9 days ago₹15,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Design EngineerHuntify Enterprises · Satara · Fresher · 11 days ago₹16,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Design EngineerQuick Placement Services · Pune · Fresher · 15 days ago₹16,000 – ₹18,000/month
- Design EngineerCorrxperts Private Limited · Mumbai · Fresher · 15 days ago₹22,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Design EngineerRight Time Manpower Solutions · Pune · 1–2 yrs · 18 days ago₹35,000 – ₹60,000/month
Frequently asked questions
What is the Design Engineer salary in Maharashtra?
The median advertised salary is ₹25,000 a month across 277 current job posts. Most offers fall between ₹22,000 and ₹32,500, and 10% of posts pay ₹40,000 or more.
What is the Design Engineer salary for freshers in Maharashtra?
Posts open to freshers (0 years) advertise a median of ₹21,500 a month, based on 59 jobs.
What do Design Engineer jobs pay experienced candidates in Maharashtra?
1–2 years: ₹27,500 a month (median of posts asking for that experience).
Which city in Maharashtra pays the most for Design Engineer jobs?
Mumbai (₹27,500), Pune (₹25,000) and Nashik (₹25,000) have the highest median offers among cities with at least 5 posts.
Is Design Engineer pay in Maharashtra higher than the India average?
It is about the same: ₹25,000 in Maharashtra against ₹25,500 across India.
Which skills raise Design Engineer salaries in Maharashtra?
Mechanical (+10%), comparing the median of posts with and without each skill.
How is this salary data calculated?
From 277 active job posts for Design Engineer in Maharashtra 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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