Lead Project Engineer
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₹4.5 Lakhs - ₹20.2 Lakhs
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• updated:
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Lead Project Engineer Salary in Chennai ranges between ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹20.2 Lakhs for 3 years of experience to 16 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 108 latest salaries received from Lead Project...
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₹14.9 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr | |
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₹8.8 L/yr - ₹11.2 L/yr | |
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₹7 L/yr - ₹13.7 L/yr | |
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₹10.8 L/yr - ₹13.8 L/yr | |
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₹7.5 L/yr - ₹9.6 L/yr | |
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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹7.4 L/yr | |
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₹8.1 L/yr - ₹10.4 L/yr | |
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₹5.9 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr | |
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₹12.6 L/yr - ₹16.1 L/yr | |
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₹16.2 L/yr - ₹20.7 L/yr | |
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Lead Project Engineer salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
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3
years
(6
salaries)
| ₹2.6 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr |
4
years
(6
salaries)
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr |
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5
years
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salaries)
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹10.9 L/yr |
6
years
(9
salaries)
| ₹6.2 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr |
7
years
(9
salaries)
| ₹4.7 L/yr - ₹9.6 L/yr |
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Lead Project Engineer Salary In Other Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
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Pune
Lead Project Engineer
3 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹4.9 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Lead Project Engineer
3 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹28.8 L/yr |
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Mumbai
Lead Project Engineer
3 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹3.8 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Lead Project Engineer
4 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹5.1 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
Nagpur
Lead Project Engineer
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12
years
exp.
| ₹5.5 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr |
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Lead Project Engineer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
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IT Services & Consulting Lead Project Engineer
3 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹7 L/yr - ₹24.3 L/yr |
Software Product Lead Project Engineer
3 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹7 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr |
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Telecom Lead Project Engineer
4 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹7.6 L/yr - ₹15.6 L/yr |
Emerging Technologies Lead Project Engineer
4 -
10
years
exp.
| ₹7.5 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr |
Healthcare Lead Project Engineer
4 -
10
years
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| ₹8 L/yr - ₹15.6 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lead Project Engineer Salaries
What is the salary of a Lead Project Engineer in India?
Salary for a Lead Project Engineer in India ranges between ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹20.2 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 108 latest salaries received from various Lead Project Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Lead Project Engineers?
- Reliance Industries Lead Project Engineer Salary - ₹29.8 Lakhs per year
- Honeywell Automation Lead Project Engineer Salary - ₹17.9 Lakhs per year
- ABB Lead Project Engineer Salary - ₹17.7 Lakhs per year
- Hitachi Energy Lead Project Engineer Salary - ₹16.8 Lakhs per year
- HARMAN Lead Project Engineer Salary - ₹16.5 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Lead Project Engineer in India?
Average starting Salary for Lead Project Engineer in India is around ₹4.5 Lakhs per year (₹37.5k per month). 3 years of minimum experience is required to be a Lead Project Engineer.
What is the highest salary for a Lead Project Engineer in India?
Highest salary that a Lead Project Engineer can earn is ₹40.0 Lakhs per year (₹3.3L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Lead Project Engineer in India?
- Power - ₹9.0 Lakhs to 21.0 Lakhs per year
- Industrial Machinery - ₹7.0 Lakhs to 20.2 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹4.5 Lakhs to 23.6 Lakhs per year
- Industrial Automation - ₹7.2 Lakhs to 12.1 Lakhs per year
- Automobile - ₹3.2 Lakhs to 22.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Lead Project Engineer in India?
- Mumbai - ₹1.1 Lakhs to 60.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹2.1 Lakhs to 48.3 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹1.8 Lakhs to 32.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹2.4 Lakhs to 39.5 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 30.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Lead Project Engineer?
These are the top skills of a Lead Project Engineer based on 9 jobs posted by employers.
- Project Management
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- Procurement
- Contract Management
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