Average Building Engineer Salary in India for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Building Engineer salary for 2024 in India and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Indian rupee. To keep things simple, we are using the INR currency code instead of the currency symbol โ‚น.

How Much Does a Building Engineer Make in India?

A Building Engineer working in India will typically earn around 330,900 INR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 159,100 INR to the highest average salary of 518,900 INR.

Average Annual Salary
330,900 INR
Average Monthly Salary
27,575 INR

Lowest Annual Salary
159,100 INR
Lowest Monthly Salary
13,258 INR

Highest Annual Salary
518,900 INR
Highest Monthly Salary
43,241 INR

These are average salaries for a Building Engineer in India and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Building Engineer to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Building Engineer salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Building Engineer Salaries in India

So we've looked at the average salaries a Building Engineer will earn in India. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Building Engineer can earn between 159,100 INR and 518,900 INR on average in India. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Building Engineer in India is 345,100 INR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 345,100 INR, and 50% of the population earn more than 345,100 INR.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Building Engineer salary in India, 25% of the population are earning less than 225,300 INR while 75% of the population earn more than 225,300 INR.

75% of the population earn less than 447,700 INR, and 25% of the population earn more than 447,700 INR.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Building Engineer Salary by Experience Level in India

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average building engineer salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Building Engineer in India that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 187,500 INR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Building Engineer salary would increase to 263,100 INR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Building Engineer, the average salary would be 344,600 INR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 424,900 INR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Building Engineer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 453,200 INR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Building Engineer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 496,100 INR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
187,500 INR
2-5 Years +42%
263,100 INR
5-10 Years +31%
344,600 INR
10-15 Years +23%
424,900 INR
15-20 Years +6%
453,200 INR
20+ Years +10%
496,100 INR

Building Engineer Salary by Education Level in India

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Building Engineer in India based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Building Engineer in India with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 292,000 INR.

  • Master's Degree. A Building Engineer in India with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 419,400 INR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
292,000 INR
Master's Degree +43%
419,400 INR

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in India is around 160,000 to 479,000 INR and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Building Engineer Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In India, a male building engineer will earn an average of 352,000 INR, while a female building engineer will earn around 320,500 INR.

This means that a male building engineer earns approximately 10% more than a female building engineer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in India

Male
352,000 INR
Female -10%
320,500 INR

Building Engineer Average Pay Raise in India

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Building Engineer in India is around 10% every 18 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in India is around 9% every 16 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 10 ÷ 18 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that a Building Engineer in India can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 7% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in India for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in India.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
1%
Energy
2%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
4%
Travel
5%
Construction
6%
Education
7%

Building Engineer Bonus and Incentive Rates in India

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Building Engineer is a moderate bonus based job, with 57% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

43% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 3% to 6%.

Received Bonus
57%
No Bonus
43%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in India earn approximately 6% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
392,300 INR
Private Sector -6%
371,100 INR

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Building Engineer

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Building Engineer in India.

Job Title Category Salary
Air Conditioning Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 107,960 INR
Assembly Supervisor Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 176,800 INR
Assistant Contract Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 411,400 INR
Building and Grounds Supervisor Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 263,100 INR
Building Control Officer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 233,600 INR
Building Services Engineer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 330,900 INR
Building Surveyor Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 222,300 INR
Calibration Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 127,700 INR
Carpenter Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 143,200 INR
Cemetery Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 150,000 INR
Chief Building Official Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 514,300 INR
Clinical Facilities Planning Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 539,700 INR
Construction Laborer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 103,900 INR
Contracts Administrator Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 283,700 INR
Contracts Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 454,900 INR
Facilities Coordinator Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 245,300 INR
Facilities Director Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 568,500 INR
Facilities Engineer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 330,900 INR
Facilities Maintenance Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 496,100 INR
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 353,600 INR
Facilities Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 496,100 INR
Field Service Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 472,000 INR
Field Service Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 97,760 INR
Fire Alarm System Installer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 172,200 INR
Glazier Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 103,580 INR
HVAC Mechanic Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 107,960 INR
HVAC Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 107,960 INR
Laborer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 103,900 INR
Maintenance Fitter Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 103,580 INR
Maintenance Mechanic Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 103,900 INR
Maintenance Officer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 107,960 INR
Maintenance Planner Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 159,400 INR
Maintenance Supervisor Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 189,300 INR
Maintenance Worker Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 103,900 INR
Mechanic Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 107,960 INR
Plant Engineer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 314,500 INR
Property Administration Officer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 197,600 INR
Service Engineer Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 314,500 INR
Service Operations Manager Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 502,200 INR
Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 103,900 INR
Tool Technician Facilities / Maintenance / Repair 103,900 INR

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in India, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
agra 319,600 INR
Ahmadabad 357,700 INR
Bangalore 392,300 INR
Bhopal 320,500 INR
Chennai 376,800 INR
Coimbatore 332,500 INR
Delhi 384,500 INR
Ghaziabad 330,900 INR
Hyderabad 366,200 INR
Indore 325,900 INR
Jaipur 340,400 INR
Kanpur 327,300 INR
Kolkata 362,200 INR
Lucknow 330,900 INR
Ludhiana 315,900 INR
Madurai 308,300 INR
Mumbai 394,300 INR
Nagpur 348,300 INR
Patna 308,300 INR
Pimpri-Chinchwad 335,100 INR
Pune 363,000 INR
Surat 345,700 INR
Vadodara 297,000 INR
Visakhapatnam 340,400 INR

Salary Comparison by State

The table below includes links to the average salary for each state in India.

City Average Salary
Andaman & Nicobar Islands 275,800 INR
Andhra Pradesh 353,600 INR
Arunachal Pradesh 327,300 INR
Assam 375,200 INR
Bihar 419,400 INR
Chandigarh 312,400 INR
Chhatisgarh 365,400 INR
Dadra & Nagar Haveli 301,600 INR
Daman & Diu 294,300 INR
Delhi 352,000 INR
Goa 315,900 INR
Gujarat 382,600 INR
Haryana 352,000 INR
Himachal Pradesh 335,800 INR
Jammu & Kashmir 341,400 INR
Jharkhand 367,200 INR
Karnataka 383,300 INR
Kerala 365,400 INR
Lakshadweep 283,400 INR
Madhya Pradesh 389,200 INR
Maharashtra 394,300 INR
Manipur 319,600 INR
Meghalaya 315,900 INR
Mizoram 297,000 INR
Nagaland 312,400 INR
Orissa 362,200 INR
Pondicherry 297,000 INR
Punjab 344,600 INR
Rajasthan 375,200 INR
Sikkim 283,700 INR
Tamil Nadu 369,900 INR
Tripura 315,700 INR
Uttar Pradesh 384,500 INR
Uttaranchal 319,600 INR
West Bengal 375,200 INR

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