Design Lead
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₹4.8 Lakhs - ₹34 Lakhs
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• updated:
16 Mar 2025
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Design Lead Salary in India ranges between ₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹34 Lakhs for 3 years of experience to 15 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 1.5k latest salaries received from Design Lead.
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₹4.3 L/yr - ₹10.8 L/yr | |
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₹8.5 L/yr - ₹15.2 L/yr | 1 job opening |
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₹5.4 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr | |
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₹7.3 L/yr - ₹27.2 L/yr | |
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₹8 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr | |
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₹13 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr | |
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₹7.5 L/yr - ₹12.9 L/yr | |
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₹4.8 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr | |
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₹6 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr | |
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9 years exp.
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Umety
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12 years exp.
3d ago
KDDL
Design Lead
13 years exp.
5d ago
InfiSol Energy LLP
Design Lead
7 years exp.
5d ago
Kromberg & Schubert
Design Lead
14 years exp.
6d ago
Ample Technologies
Design Lead
10 years exp.
1w ago
Caterpillar Inc
Design Lead
13 years exp.
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Design Lead salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
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3
years
(29
salaries)
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr |
4
years
(114
salaries)
| ₹3.4 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr |
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5
years
(149
salaries)
| ₹4 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr |
6
years
(143
salaries)
| ₹4 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr |
7
years
(174
salaries)
| ₹5.1 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr |
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Design Lead Jobs in India
Design Lead
· 5-8 years
Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Private Limited
Pune
Design Lead
· 2-6 years
Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Design Lead
· 10-15 years
Home Centre
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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Design Lead Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Design Lead
3 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹5.5 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
Mumbai
Design Lead
3 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹5.3 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr |
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New Delhi
Design Lead
3 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹5.7 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
Chennai
Design Lead
4 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹4.1 L/yr - ₹25.5 L/yr |
Pune
Design Lead
3 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹5.8 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
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Design Lead Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Internet Design Lead
3 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹5.8 L/yr - ₹44 L/yr |
IT Services & Consulting Design Lead
4 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹5.2 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
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Software Product Design Lead
4 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹44 L/yr |
Analytics & KPO Design Lead
4 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹8 L/yr - ₹44 L/yr |
Financial Services Design Lead
4 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Design Lead Salaries
What is the salary of a Design Lead in India?
Salary for a Design Lead in India ranges between ₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹34.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 1.5k latest salaries received from various Design Leads across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Design Leads?
- Nihilent Design Lead Salary - ₹18.7 Lakhs per year
- Tessolve Semiconductor Design Lead Salary - ₹15.5 Lakhs per year
- Addverb Technologies Design Lead Salary - ₹13.7 Lakhs per year
- Valeo Design Lead Salary - ₹12.8 Lakhs per year
- TCS Design Lead Salary - ₹12.6 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Design Lead in India?
Average starting Salary for Design Lead in India is around ₹4.8 Lakhs per year (₹40.0k per month). 3 years of minimum experience is required to be a Design Lead.
What is the highest salary for a Design Lead in India?
Highest salary that a Design Lead can earn is ₹21.0 Lakhs per year (₹1.8L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Design Lead in India?
- Software Product - ₹4.0 Lakhs to 120.0 Lakhs per year
- Internet - ₹3.6 Lakhs to 195.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹2.1 Lakhs to 66.0 Lakhs per year
- Marketing & Advertising - ₹3.9 Lakhs to 24.5 Lakhs per year
- Architecture & Interior Design - ₹2.2 Lakhs to 24.5 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Design Lead in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹0.5 Lakhs to 120.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹2.7 Lakhs to 66.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹1.2 Lakhs to 135.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹0.6 Lakhs to 50.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹2.4 Lakhs to 42.5 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Design Lead?
These are the top skills of a Design Lead based on 47 jobs posted by employers.
- Project Management
- AutoCAD
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Graphic Designing
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