Lead Data Scientist
Annual salary range
₹12 Lakhs - ₹55.2 Lakhs
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Experience wise Lead Data Scientist salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
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4
years
(191
salaries)
|  ₹12 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr |
5
years
(352
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| ₹12 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr |
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6
years
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| ₹12 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr |
7
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(479
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| ₹12 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr |
8
years
(560
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| ₹12 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
3.5k latest salaries received
from Lead Data Scientist.
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Lead Data Scientist salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
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Data Science & Analytics
Lead Data Scientist Salary
4 - 13
years
exp.
(1.9k
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| ₹12 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr |
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Engineering - Software & QA
Lead Data Scientist Salary
4 - 13
years
exp.
(376
salaries)
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr |
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7 years exp.
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10 years exp.
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BNY
Lead Data Scientist
8 years exp.
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Lead Data Scientist
12 years exp.
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L&T Technology Services
Lead Data Scientist
13 years exp.
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o9 Solutions
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12 years exp.
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Think 360
Lead Data Scientist
8 years exp.
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M1xchange
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5 years exp.
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Deloitte
Lead Data Scientist
10 years exp.
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· 8-15 years
Ericsson India Global Services Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Lead Data Scientist
· 5-10 years
JPMorgan Chase
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Lead Data Scientist
· 5-10 years
Wipro Limited
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
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Lead Data Scientist Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
Lead Data Scientist
4 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Lead Data Scientist
4 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr |
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Pune
Lead Data Scientist
4 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr |
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Lead Data Scientist
4 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr |
Mumbai
Lead Data Scientist
4 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr |
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Lead Data Scientist Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting
Lead Data Scientist
4 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr |
Internet
Lead Data Scientist
4 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr |
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Software Product
Lead Data Scientist
4 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr |
Financial Services
Lead Data Scientist
4 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr |
Analytics & KPO
Lead Data Scientist
4 -
14
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| ₹12 L/yr - ₹55 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 3.5k latest salaries received from various Lead Data Scientists across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Lead Data Scientists?
- Microsoft Corporation Lead Data Scientist Salary - ₹69.1 Lakhs per year
- Target Lead Data Scientist Salary - ₹68.1 Lakhs per year
- Jio Platforms Lead Data Scientist Salary - ₹61.5 Lakhs per year
- Lowe's Lead Data Scientist Salary - ₹58.1 Lakhs per year
- PayPal Lead Data Scientist Salary - ₹52.8 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 ₹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 ₹93.0 Lakhs per year (₹7.8L 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 - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 95.0 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹2.2 Lakhs to 101.4 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹1.0 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 - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 101.4 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹2.5 Lakhs to 101.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹2.7 Lakhs to 99.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 75.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹4.0 Lakhs to 55.0 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 97 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Data Analytics
- Machine Learning
- Data Science
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