Azure Cloud Engineer Salary in India [Freshers & Experienced]

Are you an entrepreneur inte­rested in expanding your ope­rations and company’s reach? Well let me tell you, with the help of an Azure Cloud Engine­er, you can achieve just that. These experts specialize in designing, implementing, and maintaining your cloud infrastructure using Microsoft Azure. This powerful platform offers se­rvices in computing, ne­tworking, storage, and IoT. 

As per my research, more than 95% perce­nt of Fortune­ 500 companies trust Azure for the­ir needs. With 160 data centers globally, Azure e­nsures worldwide accessibility. Furthermore, it provides an online portal and supports multiple­ programming languages, including Java, Node.js, and C#.

The cloud computing market is proje­cted to excee­d $1 trillion by 2028. Around 80% of organizations I surveyed are utilizing cloud se­rvices, with a 21% surge in profit and a faster growth rate­ of 26%. This increase in demand has led to a surge in the need for cloud engineers, including Azure Cloud Engineers. Are you curious about the Microsoft Azure cloud engineer salary in India? Keep reading as I tell you all the details associated with it.

Who is an Azure Cloud Engineer? 

As an Azure Cloud Engineer, I was responsible for evaluating my organization's IT infrastructure­ and determining the optimal cloud migration strategies. I oversaw the entire migration process and maintained the cloud system efficiently. 

Some key tasks I did as an Azure Cloud Enginee­r were:

• Working with Azure networking
• Managing virtual machine­s
• Conducting configuration management
• Disaster re­covery tasks
• Designing virtual machine environments
• Automation technologies
• E­stablishing hybrid connectivity between Azure and on-site systems. 

There were various job titles and career options available for me. These include:

• Cloud Support Engineer
• Cloud Developer
• Cloud Architect
• Cloud Support Associate
• Cloud Systems Analyst
• Cloud Security Engineer
• Senior Cloud Engineer
• DevOps Architect.

If you want to become a cloud engineer like me, Microsoft can help you with that. They offer certifications for Azure Cloud Engineers, including AZ-900, AZ-104, AZ-303, AZ-304, and AZ-500.

Azure Cloud Engineer Salary in India: Based on Experience

With the growing demand for Azure services and cloud solutions in India, skilled professionals in this field are highly sought after. As a result, I received a well-deserved and competitive salary. In this section, I will help you explore the Azure cloud engineer salary in India based on different experience levels:

Experience	Salary
0-2 years	INR 4.5 LPA
3-4 years	INR 11 - 13 LPA
4-5 years	INR 15.2 LPA
5-6 years	INR 17.6 LPA
6-7 years	INR 23 LPA
7+ years	INR 35 LPA

Azure Cloud Engineer Salary in India: Based on Role

The following table gives the general representation of the Azure cloud engineer salary in India based on different roles:

Job Roles	Fees
Solutions Architect	INR 12 LPA - INR 41 LPA
DevOps Engineer	INR 6 LPA - INR 13 LPA
SysOps Engineer	INR 4.9 LPA - INR 13.4 LPA
Cloud Architect	INR 6.9 LPA - INR 42 LPA
Cloud Software Developer	INR 8 LPA - INR 27 LPA
Cloud Security Engineer	INR 8.5 LPA - INR 24 LPA
Cloud System Administrator	INR 6.5 LPA - INR 16 LPA
Cloud Network Engineer	INR 8.3 LPA - INR 23.2 LPA
Cloud Automation Engineer	INR 9.5 LPA - INR 26.3 LPA

Azure Cloud Engineer Salary in India: Based on Employer

The demand for skilled professionals in this field has led to various employers competing to attract and retain the best talent. As a result, the salary package offered to me by an employer varied heavily. Based on my research, the following table gives some of the Azure cloud engineer salaries given by different companies:

Company	Price
Nexus IT Group	INR 5.1 LPA
Accenture	INR 8.4 LPA - INR 15.6 LPA
Teradata	INR 14.4 LPA
Tata Consultancy Services	INR 6.5 LPA - INR 13 LPA
IBM	INR 9 LPA - INR 29 LPA
Oracle	INR 6 LPA - INR 30 LPA
Amazon	INR 3 LPA - INR 29 LPA
Capgemini	INR 5.3 LPA - INR 15 LPA
LTI	INR 4.5 LPA - INR 9.5 LPA
Cognizant Technology Solutions	INR 6.57 LPA - INR 21.76 LPA
HCL Tech	INR 6 LPA - INR 18.12 LPA
Deloitte	INR 8.3 LPA - INR 30 LPA
Tech Mahindra	INR 4.68 LPA - INR 8 LPA

Azure Cloud Engineer Salary in India: Based on Skillset

In India, the salary of an Azure Cloud Engineer varies widely depending on the level of skills and experience. Remember, different job roles require different skill sets. That’s why, in this section I will tell you some of the Microsoft cloud engineer salary in India based on their skill set:

Job Title	Technical Skills Required	Salary Range
Cloud Solutions Architect	Cloud computing, virtualization, networking	INR 5.1 LPA - INR 40 LPA
Senior Software Engineer	Mobile development, web development, algorithms	INR 5.68 LPA - INR 20 LPA
Data Engineer	ETL tools, data pipelines, SQL, data warehousing	INR 3.91 LPA - INR 20 LPA
DevOps Engineer	CI/CD, scripting, containerization, automation	INR 3.51 LPA - INR 20 LPA
Team Leader, IT	Project management, team leadership, communication	INR 7.65 LPA - INR 20 LPA
Solutions Architect	System design, architecture, cloud computing	INR 6.79 LPA - INR 40 LPA
Software Consultant	Project delivery, software development lifecycle	INR 4.93 LPA - INR 30 LPA
.NET Software Developer	.NET Framework, C#, SQL, object-oriented programming	INR 3.69 LPA - INR 30 LPA
System Administrator	Windows/Linux administration, networks, security	INR 1.24 LPA - INR 20 LPA
Data Analyst	Data mining, data modeling, statistical analysis	INR 2.01 LPA - INR 10 LPA
Full Stack Software Developer	HTML, CSS, JavaScript, database design, and querying	INR 4.13 LPA - INR 20 LPA
BI Developer	ETL, data visualization, Business Intelligence tools	INR 4.07 LPA - INR 6.14 LPA
Data Scientist	Machine learning, Python/R, data manipulation	INR 5.75 LPA - INR 20 LPA
Database Administrator	Database administration, backup, and recovery, SQL	INR 4.07 LPA - INR 10 LPA
IT Manager	IT strategy, vendor management, budgeting	INR 10 LPA - INR 20 LPA
Network Engineer	Routing and switching, firewalls, VPNs	INR 5 LPA - INR 9.57 LPA

Azure Cloud Engineer Salary in India: Based on Certifications

As a developer, certifications were crucial for me to demonstrate and prove that I have expertise in the CLOUD ecosystem. That’s why, in this section I will tell you how certifications can impact the Microsoft Azure cloud engineer salary in India. If you're aspiring to enter this field and want to enhance your skills, consider enrolling in Cloud Computing courses with placement to boost your career prospects and earning potential. 

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals-Level certifications	Salary
AZ-104 Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate	INR 5.98 LPA - INR 10 LPA
AZ-900 Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals	INR 14 LPA
AZ-305 Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert	INR 18.13 LPA - INR 30 LPA
AZ-400 Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer	INR 4.5 LPA - INR 9.2 LPA
AZ-500 Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate	INR 17 LPA
Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300)	INR 4.8 LPA
DP-100: Azure Data Scientist Associate	INR 11.8 LPA - INR 20 LPA
AZ-220: Azure IoT Developer	INR 14.72 LPA

Azure Cloud Engineer Salary in India: Based on Location

By diving into the specificities of location-based salary trends, I gained insights into the earning potential of an Azure Cloud Engineer in different parts of India. Based on the research I undertook; the following table can help you understand the Azure Cloud Engineer salary in India based on different locations:

Location Name	Salary Range
Hyderabad/ Secunderabad	INR 5.8 LPA - INR 12 LPA
Bengaluru/Bangalore	INR 6 LPA - INR 14.2 LPA
Pune	INR 6 LPA - INR 12.7 LPA
Chennai	INR 5.1 LPA - INR 8.9 LPA
Noida	INR 5.1 LPA - INR 11.5 LPA
Mumbai	INR 5.5 LPA - INR 15 LPA
New Delhi	INR 5.4 LPA - INR 12.1 LPA

Azure Cloud Engineer Salary: Based on Education Background 

As a Cloud engineer, I possessed a strong scientific background, preferably by holding a bachelor's degree­ in computer science. However, some companies prioritize candidates with a master's de­gree in computer scie­nce too. Hence, my advice is to grab a master’s degree as well. Furthermore, based on my research, students with the appropriate qualifications can expect to earn INR 49.64 LPA (USD 60,000) per year as a Cloud engine­er, which can incre­ase with experie­nce and skill levels. 

Factors that Impact Azure Cloud Engineer Salary in 2024-25 

In this section, I will explain to you the factors that will impact the salary of Azure Cloud Engineers in 2024-25.

• Years of experience: High years of experience ∝ Salary
• Level of education: bachelor's or master's degree
• Technical certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification
• Industry demand for Azure Cloud Engineers: Digital transformation initiatives
• Geographic location: Bangalore is the Silicon Valley of India (Pays higher salaries)
• Company size and reputation: Microsoft, Google, and Deloitte pay higher salaries
• Market competition: Low availability of skilled Azure Cloud Engineers
• The complexity of projects handled: Migration of large-scale legacy applications to Azure cloud
• Specialized skills or knowledge: Knowledge of DevOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
• Performance and achievements: Successfully increasing Azure cloud adoption within the organization
• Professional networking: Active participation in industry events and conferences

Conclusion 

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