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AI / ML Engineer salary in Hyderabad, 2026
Core range ₹14 to 45L a year at 3 to 7 years; ₹10L to ₹70L across the published market. Estimate built between published anchors, labelled and reviewed.
| Experience | Low outlier | Core range | High outlier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 2 years | ₹3.5L | ₹7 to 14L | ₹25L |
| 3 to 7 years | ₹10L | ₹14 to 45L | ₹70L |
| 8 to 15 years | ₹30L | ₹45 to 100L | ₹150L |
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AI / ML Engineer · Hyderabad, India · 3 to 7 years
Core range ₹14 to 45L a year
₹10L
Low outlier: smaller product teams hiring experienced generalists
₹14 to 45L
Core range, where most offers land
₹70L
High outlier: senior research engineers at deeptech startups
City vs main hub
Hyderabad pays slightly below Bengaluru, similar to Delhi NCR midpoints for many tech roles.
Employer-type premium
Global product companies and deeptech startups pay materially higher than local services firms.
Skill premium
Expertise in deep learning, ML infra, and MLOps commands top of band pay.
Typical annual increase
8 to 12% typical annual raises for performing engineers.
Sources: Michael Page India Salary Guide (2024); Hays Asia Salary Guide (2024). This range is interpolated between the published survey rows either side of it and reviewed before it is promoted to verified; a figure outside the published market is never shown. Ask inside the core; use the outliers to spot a low offer or a real niche premium.
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