Lead Engineer
Annual salary range
₹7.8 Lakhs - ₹42 Lakhs
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Experience wise Lead Engineer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
4
years
(3
salaries)
|  ₹13.5 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr |
5
years
(17
salaries)
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
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6
years
(23
salaries)
| ₹8 L/yr - ₹41 L/yr |
7
years
(47
salaries)
| ₹8 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
8
years
(36
salaries)
| ₹8 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
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Lead Engineer Salary in
India ranges between ₹7.8
Lakhs to ₹42
Lakhs for
4 years of experience to 12 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
316 latest salaries received
from Lead Engineer.
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Lead Engineer salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Engineering - Software & QA
Lead Engineer Salary
4 - 12
years
exp.
(157
salaries)
| ₹8 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
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Research & Development
Lead Engineer Salary
6 - 12
years
exp.
(34
salaries)
| ₹8 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
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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.
1d ago
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.
1d ago
HCLTech
Lead Engineer
6 years exp.
1d ago
Persistent Systems
Lead Engineer
4 years exp.
1d ago
HCLTech
Lead Engineer
8 years exp.
1d ago
ALTEN
Lead Engineer
10 years exp.
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₹6.2 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr | |
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₹20 L/yr - ₹42.5 L/yr | |
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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr | |
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yrs
exp.
(22 salaries)
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₹16 L/yr - ₹51.8 L/yr | |
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16
yrs
exp.
(19 salaries)
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₹25 L/yr - ₹46 L/yr | |
4 -
11
yrs
exp.
(16 salaries)
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₹12.5 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr | |
4 -
13
yrs
exp.
(15 salaries)
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₹35 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr | 1 job opening |
9 -
16
yrs
exp.
(14 salaries)
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₹10.6 L/yr - ₹14.3 L/yr | |
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8 -
11
yrs
exp.
(14 salaries)
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₹11 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr | |
5 -
13
yrs
exp.
(10 salaries)
|
₹14 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr | |
Lead Engineer Jobs in India
Lead Engineer
· 10-15 years
Intel Technology India Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Lead Engineer
· 5-10 years
PEPSICO GLOBAL BUSINESS SERVICES INDIA LLP
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Lead Engineer
· 6-11 years
Oakton GTSCI Pvt Ltdd
Noida
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Lead Engineer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Lead Engineer
4 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹34.8 L/yr |
Chennai
Lead Engineer
4 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr |
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Pune
Lead Engineer
4 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹7 L/yr - ₹29.6 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Lead Engineer
4 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹31.7 L/yr |
Noida
Lead Engineer
4 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹5.6 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr |
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Lead Engineer Salary In Other 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 - ₹27.5 L/yr |
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Telecom
Lead Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr |
Emerging Technologies
Lead Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹20.9 L/yr |
Hardware & Networking
Lead Engineer
4 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹26 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 ₹7.8 Lakhs to ₹42.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 316 latest salaries received from various Lead Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Lead Engineers?
- Amazon Lead Engineer Salary - ₹67.0 Lakhs per year
- Salesforce Lead Engineer Salary - ₹66.8 Lakhs per year
- Zeta Lead Engineer Salary - ₹60.4 Lakhs per year
- Target Lead Engineer Salary - ₹56.5 Lakhs per year
- Altimetrik Lead Engineer Salary - ₹54.7 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Lead Engineer in India?
Average starting Salary for Lead Engineer in India is around ₹7.8 Lakhs per year (₹65.0k 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 ₹115.0 Lakhs per year (₹9.6L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Lead Engineer in India?
- Software Product - ₹0.8 Lakhs to 340.0 Lakhs per year
- Consumer Electronics & Appliances - ₹0.4 Lakhs to 80.0 Lakhs per year
- Industrial Machinery - ₹0.9 Lakhs to 80.0 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?
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹12.0 Lakhs to 42.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹3.6 Lakhs to 48.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹3.4 Lakhs to 46.0 Lakhs per year
- Noida - ₹6.3 Lakhs to 36.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹3.0 Lakhs to 51.8 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 600 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Javascript
- Java
- Project Management
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