Earnings After Engineering

A realistic comparison of income, expenses, ROI, and career outcomes in India versus Europe.

Earnings Reality After Engineering in India

Graduate CategoryStarting Salary
Top-tier institutes₹10–20 LPA
Strong private institutes₹4–8 LPA
Average colleges₹2.5–4 LPA
Non-core roles₹1.8–3 LPA
  • High salaries limited to a small fraction
  • Majority start with moderate or low pay
  • Growth depends heavily on job switching

Cost of Living vs Earnings (India)

CityAvg Monthly Cost
Bengaluru₹30k–45k
Pune₹25k–40k
Hyderabad₹25k–35k
NCR₹35k–50k
  • Savings limited in first working years
  • Financial independence often delayed

Earnings After Graduation in Europe

CountryEntry SalaryNet / Month
Germany€60k–75k€3,600–4,500
Austria€56k–70k€3,500–4,400
Netherlands€60k–75k€3,400–4,100
France€54k–65k€2,800–3,400
  • Clear role definition from day one
  • Consistent savings from first year

Year-wise Salary Growth (Europe)

Year 1 – €60k
Year 3 – €80k
Year 5 – €100k
Year 8 – €120k+
  • Predictable salary increments
  • Skill-based progression
  • Stable contracts & protections

ROI Growth Comparison

India (4 yrs work – ROI ~25%)
Europe (4 yrs work – ROI ~180%)
  • India: ROI positive after 3–4 years
  • Europe: ROI positive in first job year
  • Higher income + lower relative expenses

Final Summary Comparison

FactorIndiaEurope
First-job earnings₹3–6 L₹54–70 L
Time to positive ROI3–4 yrs1 yr
Savings from year 1RareCommon
Work-life balanceLimitedStrong