Lead Engineer
Annual salary range
₹5.3 Lakhs - ₹27.8 Lakhs
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Experience wise Lead Engineer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
4
years
(3k
salaries)
|  ₹5.3 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr |
5
years
(3.8k
salaries)
| ₹5.3 L/yr - ₹27.6 L/yr |
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6
years
(3.8k
salaries)
| ₹5.3 L/yr - ₹27.7 L/yr |
7
years
(3.4k
salaries)
| ₹5.3 L/yr - ₹27.7 L/yr |
8
years
(2.9k
salaries)
| ₹5.3 L/yr - ₹27.8 L/yr |
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Lead Engineer Salary in
India ranges between ₹5.3
Lakhs to ₹27.8
Lakhs for
4 years of experience to 13 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
21.4k 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 - 13
years
exp.
(12.2k
salaries)
| ₹5.3 L/yr - ₹27.8 L/yr |
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Research & Development
Lead Engineer Salary
4 - 12
years
exp.
(3k
salaries)
| ₹5.3 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr |
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Persistent Systems
Lead Engineer
6 years exp.
1d ago
Siemens Technology Software
Lead Engineer
11 years exp.
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Lead Engineer
6 years exp.
1d ago
Evernorth
Lead Engineer
10 years exp.
1d ago
Rakiya Information Technology Solutions
Lead Engineer
8 years exp.
1d ago
Acsion Engineering
Lead Engineer
8 years exp.
1d ago
Persistent Systems
Lead Engineer
9 years exp.
1d ago
Mahindra & Mahindra
Lead Engineer
12 years exp.
1d ago
Acsion Engineering
Lead Engineer
10 years exp.
1d ago
Info Edge
Lead Engineer
5 years exp.
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₹15.7 L/yr - ₹41 L/yr | |
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₹6.3 L/yr - ₹19.5 L/yr | |
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yrs
exp.
(29 salaries)
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₹10 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr | |
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12
yrs
exp.
(29 salaries)
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Lead Engineer
· 7-9 years
Automotive Mahindra
Pune
Lead Engineer
· 5-8 years
Siemens Healthcare
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Lead Engineer
· 7-10 years
Pepsico
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
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System Engineer
• posted on 29 Oct 2024
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• posted on 18 Oct 2024
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• posted on 07 Nov 2024
Likes
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No salary Hikes for years. No increments and appreciation. Once selected please come with high package already so that , no worries till next few months/year.
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• posted on 28 Nov 2024
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Software Engineer
• posted on 09 Oct 2024
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Low pressure, great work life balance , great people, good compensation. Good benefits. I can really call this place my home.
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Lead Engineer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Lead Engineer
4 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹34.1 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 - ₹29.2 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Lead Engineer
4 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹30.7 L/yr |
Noida
Lead Engineer
4 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹5.6 L/yr - ₹33.5 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 |
Telecom
Lead Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹21.6 L/yr |
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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 - ₹27 L/yr |
Education & Training
Lead Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹17 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 ₹5.3 Lakhs to ₹27.8 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 21.4k latest salaries received from various Lead Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Lead Engineers?
- Salesforce Lead Engineer Salary - ₹70.9 Lakhs per year
- Amazon Lead Engineer Salary - ₹67.2 Lakhs per year
- Zeta Lead Engineer Salary - ₹60.4 Lakhs per year
- Walmart Lead Engineer Salary - ₹60.4 Lakhs per year
- Microsoft Corporation Lead Engineer Salary - ₹55.4 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Lead Engineer in India?
Average starting Salary for Lead Engineer in India is around ₹5.3 Lakhs per year (₹44.2k 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 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 - ₹2.4 Lakhs to 48.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Lead Engineer in India?
- Pune - ₹3.8 Lakhs to 199.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹2.7 Lakhs to 102.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹0.6 Lakhs to 110.0 Lakhs per year
- Noida - ₹3.2 Lakhs to 94.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹2.9 Lakhs to 75.0 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 519 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Javascript
- Java
- Troubleshooting
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