Lead Engineer
Annual salary range
₹5.5 Lakhs - ₹34 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byLead Engineer Salary in India (Updated 2025)
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• updated:
18 Mar 2025
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Lead Engineer Salary in India ranges between ₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹34 Lakhs for 4 years of experience to 13 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 49k latest salaries received from Lead Engineer.
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₹4.2 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr | |
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₹10 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr | |
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₹4.3 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr | |
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₹7.7 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr | 3 job openings |
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₹9.6 L/yr - ₹37.5 L/yr | 2 job openings |
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₹3.2 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr | |
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₹12.3 L/yr - ₹31.3 L/yr | |
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₹8 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr | |
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₹9 L/yr - ₹27.8 L/yr | |
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(616 salaries)
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₹10 L/yr - ₹38.2 L/yr | |
Latest annual salaries shared by Lead Engineers
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Credencys Solutions
Lead Engineer
10 years exp.
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HCLTech
Lead Engineer
6 years exp.
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HCLTech
Lead Engineer
5 years exp.
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Persistent Systems
Lead Engineer
5 years exp.
1d ago
HCL Group
Lead Engineer
10 years exp.
1d ago
Quest Global
Lead Engineer
8 years exp.
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HCLTech
Lead Engineer
6 years exp.
1d ago
Persistent Systems
Lead Engineer
4 years exp.
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HCLTech
Lead Engineer
8 years exp.
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ALTEN
Lead Engineer
10 years exp.
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Lead Engineer salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
4
years
(4.5k
salaries)
| ₹4.5 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr |
5
years
(6.2k
salaries)
| ₹4.8 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr |
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6
years
(6.6k
salaries)
| ₹5.1 L/yr - ₹28.5 L/yr |
7
years
(6.9k
salaries)
| ₹5.5 L/yr - ₹31.7 L/yr |
8
years
(7.2k
salaries)
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr |
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Lead Engineer Jobs in India
Lead Engineer
· 5-9 years
AECOM India Private Limited
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Lead Engineer
· 4-8 years
PEPSICO GLOBAL BUSINESS SERVICES INDIA LLP
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Lead Engineer
· 5-10 years
Vestas Wind Technology India Pvt Ltd
Chennai
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HCLTech
Lead Engineer
• posted on 15 Jan 2025
Likes
Job security in some project like SEMI On time salary EOM Training and skill development etc.
read more- Salary - Good
+5 more
Dislikes
EPB components in salary structure Interview for client for every project even after selected in HCL etc.
- Promotions - Poor
TCS
Lead Engineer
• posted on 05 Jan 2025
Likes
I am happy to work here only for job security. Who are coming more experience with good salary Can stay until there carrier. Not recommended for freshers for staying longer time Just learn and go with in 2 years.
read more- Job security - Good
+2 more
Dislikes
Promotion Salary hike People management
Sasken
Lead Engineer
• posted on 19 Dec 2024
Likes
Work life balance Manager support Learning is good if you get long term project Hybrid mode
- Job security - Good
+4 more
Dislikes
Salary for long term employees does not match the market trend like experience *2.5 for IT service industry Laterals get more salary but skills are not that great
read moreTata Power
Lead Engineer
• posted on 13 Mar 2025
Likes
Company wants to deliver a lot of facilities according to policies but many privileges are denied by project mangers and above.
read more- Salary - Good
+3 more
Dislikes
We work at site in remote areas. Our allowances are very less. Being in office and being on site has no difference in salary but too much difference in work conditions, pressure, targets and exploitation by management.
read more- Promotions - Bad
+2 more
Bosch Global Software Technologies
Lead Engineer
• posted on 15 Feb 2025
Likes
Good Company for freshers Good collaboration with Germans Onsite travels for customer teams Good work life balance (depends on project) Free meals (Bf, Lunch, Snacks)
read more- Skill development - Good
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Dislikes
Not a pay master Designation has nothing to do with hikes Doesn't match market standards for salaries
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Lead Engineer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Lead Engineer
4 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹6.1 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr |
Chennai
Lead Engineer
4 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹22.5 L/yr |
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Pune
Lead Engineer
4 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹7 L/yr - ₹29.8 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Lead Engineer
4 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr |
Noida
Lead Engineer
4 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹5.6 L/yr - ₹34.3 L/yr |
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Lead Engineer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting Lead Engineer
4 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹5.5 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
Software Product Lead Engineer
4 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹5.3 L/yr - ₹27.9 L/yr |
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Telecom Lead Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹22.5 L/yr |
Emerging Technologies Lead Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr |
Hardware & Networking Lead Engineer
4 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹26.9 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lead Engineer Salaries
What is the salary of a Lead Engineer in India?
Salary for a Lead Engineer in India ranges between ₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹34.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 49k latest salaries received from various Lead Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Lead Engineers?
- Salesforce Lead Engineer Salary - ₹67.7 Lakhs per year
- Amazon Lead Engineer Salary - ₹66.9 Lakhs per year
- Lloyds Technology Centre Lead Engineer Salary - ₹61.2 Lakhs per year
- Target Lead Engineer Salary - ₹57.5 Lakhs per year
- Microsoft Corporation Lead Engineer Salary - ₹55.9 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Lead Engineer in India?
Average starting Salary for Lead Engineer in India is around ₹5.5 Lakhs per year (₹45.8k per month). 4 years of minimum experience is required to be a Lead Engineer.
What is the highest salary for a Lead Engineer in India?
Highest salary that a Lead Engineer can earn is ₹110.0 Lakhs per year (₹9.2L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Lead Engineer in India?
- Software Product - ₹0.8 Lakhs to 110.0 Lakhs per year
- Consumer Electronics & Appliances - ₹0.4 Lakhs to 80.0 Lakhs per year
- Industrial Machinery - ₹0.9 Lakhs to 90.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 645.0 Lakhs per year
- Power - ₹2.5 Lakhs to 48.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Lead Engineer in India?
- Pune - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 300.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹0.4 Lakhs to 645.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹0.3 Lakhs to 102.0 Lakhs per year
- Noida - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 102.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹0.3 Lakhs to 240.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Lead Engineer?
These are the top skills of a Lead Engineer based on 529 jobs posted by employers.
- Python
- SQL
- Javascript
- Project Management
- Java
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