Lead Data Scientist

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Lead Data Scientist Salary in India (Updated 2025)

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₹12 Lakhs - ₹55.2 Lakhs

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Experience wise Lead Data Scientist salaries

Years of experience Avg. Annual Salary
4 years
(205 salaries)
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₹8 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr

5 years
(360 salaries)
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₹10.5 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr

6 years
(412 salaries)
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₹10.1 L/yr - ₹48.5 L/yr

7 years
(491 salaries)
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₹12 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr

8 years
(572 salaries)
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₹14 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr

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Lead Data Scientist Salary in India ranges between ₹12 Lakhs to ₹55.2 Lakhs for 4 years of experience to 14 years of experience . Salary estimates are based on 3.6k latest salaries received from Lead Data Scientist.
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Lead Data Scientist salaries in different departments

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Data Science & Analytics
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4 - 13 years exp. (2k salaries)
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₹12 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr

Engineering - Software & QA
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4 - 13 years exp. (382 salaries)
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₹12 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr

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6 years exp.

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10 years exp.

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Lead Data Scientist Jobs in India

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JPMorgan Chase

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Bangalore / Bengaluru

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· 6-10 years

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Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Lead Data Scientist

· 3-6 years

PEPSICO GLOBAL BUSINESS SERVICES INDIA LLP

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Hyderabad / Secunderabad

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₹3.1 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr

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Lead Data Scientist Salary By Locations

Locations Avg Annual Salary
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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4 - 13 years exp.
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₹13 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr

Hyderabad / Secunderabad
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4 - 13 years exp.
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₹11.5 L/yr - ₹52 L/yr

Pune
Lead Data Scientist
4 - 14 years exp.
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₹12 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr

Gurgaon / Gurugram
Lead Data Scientist
4 - 13 years exp.
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₹15 L/yr - ₹52 L/yr

Mumbai
Lead Data Scientist
4 - 13 years exp.
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₹10.4 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr

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Lead Data Scientist Salary By Industries

Industries Avg Annual Salary
IT Services & Consulting
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4 - 14 years exp.
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₹11.1 L/yr - ₹48.7 L/yr

Internet
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4 - 13 years exp.
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₹11.5 L/yr - ₹62 L/yr

Software Product
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4 - 13 years exp.
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₹14 L/yr - ₹54 L/yr

Financial Services
Lead Data Scientist
4 - 14 years exp.
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₹12 L/yr - ₹54 L/yr

Analytics & KPO
Lead Data Scientist
4 - 13 years exp.
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₹10.8 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lead Data Scientist Salaries

What is the salary of a Lead Data Scientist in India?
Salary for a Lead Data Scientist in India ranges between ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹55.2 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 3.6k latest salaries received from various Lead Data Scientists across industries.
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What is the starting salary for a Lead Data Scientist in India?
Average starting Salary for Lead Data Scientist in India is around ₹12.0 Lakhs per year (₹1.0L per month). 4 years of minimum experience is required to be a Lead Data Scientist.
What is the highest salary for a Lead Data Scientist in India?
Highest salary that a Lead Data Scientist can earn is ₹96.0 Lakhs per year (₹8.0L per month).
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What are the popular/top skills required to become a Lead Data Scientist?
These are the top skills of a Lead Data Scientist based on 153 jobs posted by employers.
  • Python
  • SQL
  • Data Analytics
  • Machine Learning
  • Data Science

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