Salary Ranges by Experience (Pune, 2026)
- Fresher (0–6 months): ₹18,000 – ₹28,000/month
- 1 year (with live campaign experience): ₹25,000 – ₹40,000/month
- 2–3 years (performance / automation focus): ₹40,000 – ₹60,000/month
- Freelance (established client base): ₹50,000 – ₹1,20,000+/month
Engineering graduates with analytics and AI tool skills typically start at the higher end of fresher ranges because they ramp faster on Meta Ads Manager, GA4, and automation platforms.
Roles That Pay More (Tech-Adjacent Titles)
- Growth Analyst / Performance Marketer — data-heavy, ROAS accountability
- Marketing Automation Specialist — WhatsApp API, CRM, Zapier workflows
- MarTech / RevOps — tool stack ownership in SaaS and D2C brands
- AI Marketing Specialist — generative AI content systems + voice agents
These roles sit closer to the IT ecosystem than generic “social media executive” positions — and salaries reflect that.
Blucor Techno Placement Data (Kharadi Batches)
Across recent School of Digital Marketing batches at our Kharadi campus:
- 92% placement rate with active assistance
- ₹28,000 average first salary (all backgrounds)
- Engineering graduates with AI + ads skills frequently placed at ₹30,000–₹38,000 first salary
See our placement program page for current batch details.
Agency vs In-House vs Freelance
Agency (Pune/Kharadi): Faster learning, lower starting pay, steep skill curve. Best for freshers who want breadth.
In-house (brand growth team): Higher stability, deeper focus on one industry. Better after 1–2 years experience.
Freelance: Highest ceiling, no guaranteed floor. Strongest for engineers who prefer independence and can manage clients.
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