Lead Data Scientist
Annual salary range
₹10.8 Lakhs - ₹45.2 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byLead Data Scientist Salary in Analytics & KPO in India (Updated 2025)
based on 415
latest salaries
• updated:
1 Mar 2025
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Experience wise Lead Data Scientist salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
4
years
(27
salaries)
|  ₹12 L/yr - ₹26.5 L/yr |
5
years
(38
salaries)
| ₹10.3 L/yr - ₹31.4 L/yr |
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6
years
(53
salaries)
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹34.5 L/yr |
7
years
(63
salaries)
| ₹13.5 L/yr - ₹43 L/yr |
8
years
(62
salaries)
| ₹14.1 L/yr - ₹45.2 L/yr |
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Lead Data Scientist Salary in
India ranges between ₹10.8
Lakhs to ₹45.2
Lakhs for
4 years of experience to 13 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
415 latest salaries received
from Lead Data Scientist.
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Lead Data Scientist salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Data Science & Analytics
Lead Data Scientist Salary
4 - 13
years
exp.
(251
salaries)
| ₹10.8 L/yr - ₹45.2 L/yr |
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Engineering - Software & QA
Lead Data Scientist Salary
4 - 13
years
exp.
(43
salaries)
| ₹13.5 L/yr - ₹43 L/yr |
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BizViz Technologies
Lead Data Scientist
7 years exp.
1d ago
Drishya AI Labs
Lead Data Scientist
8 years exp.
2d ago
Samsung
Lead Data Scientist
10 years exp.
2d ago
SirionLabs
Lead Data Scientist
9 years exp.
2d ago
TVS Motor
Lead Data Scientist
9 years exp.
2d ago
Dmi Finance
Lead Data Scientist
6 years exp.
2d ago
spocto Solutions
Lead Data Scientist
6 years exp.
2d ago
Springer Nature in India
Lead Data Scientist
10 years exp.
2d ago
Bounteous x Accolite
Lead Data Scientist
8 years exp.
2d ago
Mahindra & Mahindra
Lead Data Scientist
10 years exp.
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₹13 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr | 1 job opening |
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4 -
12
yrs
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(15 salaries)
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₹8 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr | |
6 -
15
yrs
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₹14.6 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr | |
Lead Data Scientist Jobs in India
Lead Data Scientist
· 5-10 years
JPMorgan Chase
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Lead Data Scientist
· 6-10 years
Wipro Limited
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Lead Data Scientist
· 3-6 years
PEPSICO GLOBAL BUSINESS SERVICES INDIA LLP
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
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Lead Data Scientist Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Lead Data Scientist
4 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Lead Data Scientist
4 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹11.5 L/yr - ₹53 L/yr |
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Pune
Lead Data Scientist
4 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹47 L/yr |
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Lead Data Scientist
4 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹15 L/yr - ₹54 L/yr |
Mumbai
Lead Data Scientist
4 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹10.4 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
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Lead Data Scientist Salary In Other Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting
Lead Data Scientist
4 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹11 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr |
Internet
Lead Data Scientist
4 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹11.5 L/yr - ₹62 L/yr |
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Software Product
Lead Data Scientist
4 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹54 L/yr |
Financial Services
Lead Data Scientist
4 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹11.5 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr |
Consulting
Lead Data Scientist
4 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹42 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 ₹10.8 Lakhs to ₹45.2 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 415 latest salaries received from various Lead Data Scientists across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Lead Data Scientists?
- Target Lead Data Scientist Salary - ₹64.0 Lakhs per year
- Jio Platforms Lead Data Scientist Salary - ₹58.3 Lakhs per year
- Microsoft Corporation Lead Data Scientist Salary - ₹54.7 Lakhs per year
- PayPal Lead Data Scientist Salary - ₹53.1 Lakhs per year
- Google Lead Data Scientist Salary - ₹50.3 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Lead Data Scientist in India?
Average starting Salary for Lead Data Scientist in India is around ₹10.8 Lakhs per year (₹90.0k 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).
What are the top paying industries for Lead Data Scientist in India?
- Internet - ₹3.0 Lakhs to 101.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹3.6 Lakhs to 102.0 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹2.2 Lakhs to 101.4 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 120.0 Lakhs per year
- Analytics & KPO - ₹9.0 Lakhs to 52.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Lead Data Scientist in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹9.0 Lakhs to 85.0 Lakhs per year
- Noida - ₹11.0 Lakhs to 42.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹8.3 Lakhs to 45.2 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹15.5 Lakhs to 43.2 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹10.0 Lakhs to 47.0 Lakhs per year
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 148 jobs posted by employers.
- Python
- SQL
- Data Analytics
- Machine Learning
- Data Science
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