Artificial Intelligence Engineer Salary in India vs Abroad (2025)

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Entry: ₹6–10 LPA | Mid-level: ₹15–25 LPA | Senior: ₹40 LPA+ | Top cities: Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune

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Entry: $100K | Mid: $140K | Senior: $180K+ | In INR: ₹83L–₹1.5Cr/year approx!

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Entry: £40K | Mid: £60K–£85K | Senior: £100K+ | That’s ₹42L–₹1Cr/year in INR

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Entry: CAD 70K | Mid: CAD 100K | Senior: CAD 130K+ | In INR: ₹43L–₹80L/year

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Entry: €50K| Mid: €75K | Senior: €100K+ | INR equivalent: ₹45L–₹90L/year

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Entry: AUD 80K | Mid: AUD 120K | Senior: AUD 160K+ | That’s ₹44L–₹90L/year in INR

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On average, AI engineers abroad earn 3x to 6x more than in India. Plus, global exposure, research, and advanced tools!

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