Lead Security Engineer
Annual salary range
₹7.3 Lakhs - ₹44.7 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byLead Security Engineer Salary in India (Updated 2025)
based on 335
latest salaries
• updated:
2 Mar 2025
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Experience wise Lead Security Engineer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
3
years
(33
salaries)
|  ₹6.3 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr |
4
years
(29
salaries)
| ₹7.2 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr |
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5
years
(44
salaries)
| ₹7 L/yr - ₹26.5 L/yr |
6
years
(46
salaries)
| ₹9 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
7
years
(42
salaries)
| ₹7.5 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
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Lead Security Engineer Salary in
India ranges between ₹7.3
Lakhs to ₹44.7
Lakhs for
3 years of experience to 12 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
335 latest salaries received
from Lead Security Engineer.
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Lead Security Engineer salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
IT & Information Security
Lead Security Engineer Salary
3 - 12
years
exp.
(201
salaries)
| ₹7.3 L/yr - ₹44.7 L/yr |
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| |
Engineering - Software & QA
Lead Security Engineer Salary
3 - 12
years
exp.
(48
salaries)
| ₹7.5 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
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10 years exp.
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Lead Security Engineer
11 years exp.
1w ago
HCLTech
Lead Security Engineer
4 years exp.
1w ago
Schneider Electric
Lead Security Engineer
10 years exp.
1w ago
Cognizant
Lead Security Engineer
5 years exp.
1w ago
Minfy Technologies
Lead Security Engineer
10 years exp.
2w ago
Icreon Communications
Lead Security Engineer
8 years exp.
2w ago
MiQ Digital
Lead Security Engineer
10 years exp.
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| Company Name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
2 -
8
yrs
exp.
(144 salaries)
|
₹6 L/yr - ₹14.3 L/yr | |
8 -
10
yrs
exp.
(7 salaries)
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₹20 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr | |
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15
yrs
exp.
(6 salaries)
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₹22 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr | |
3 -
5
yrs
exp.
(6 salaries)
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₹9 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr | |
8 -
10
yrs
exp.
(5 salaries)
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₹32 L/yr - ₹44 L/yr | |
7 -
12
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹23 L/yr - ₹43 L/yr | |
6 yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹38 L/yr - ₹38.7 L/yr | |
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11 -
14
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹32 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr | |
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6 -
10
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹16.4 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr | |
12 -
14
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹46.3 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr | |
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Lead Security Engineer Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Lead Security Engineer
3 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹7.2 L/yr - ₹44.7 L/yr |
Chennai
Lead Security Engineer
3 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹7 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr |
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| |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Lead Security Engineer
3 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹7.6 L/yr - ₹46.3 L/yr |
Pune
Lead Security Engineer
3 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹7 L/yr - ₹38.5 L/yr |
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Lead Security Engineer
3 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr |
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Lead Security Engineer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting
Lead Security Engineer
3 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹7 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr |
Software Product
Lead Security Engineer
3 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹11 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
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| |
Internet
Lead Security Engineer
3 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹11 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
Financial Services
Lead Security Engineer
4 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹46 L/yr |
Hardware & Networking
Lead Security Engineer
3 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹46.3 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lead Security Engineer Salaries
What is the salary of a Lead Security Engineer in India?
Salary for a Lead Security Engineer in India ranges between ₹7.3 Lakhs to ₹44.7 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 335 latest salaries received from various Lead Security Engineers across industries.
What is the starting salary for a Lead Security Engineer in India?
Average starting Salary for Lead Security Engineer in India is around ₹7.3 Lakhs per year (₹60.8k per month). 3 years of minimum experience is required to be a Lead Security Engineer.
What is the highest salary for a Lead Security Engineer in India?
Highest salary that a Lead Security Engineer can earn is ₹14.3 Lakhs per year (₹1.2L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Lead Security Engineer in India?
- Internet - ₹14.0 Lakhs to 55.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹11.0 Lakhs to 87.0 Lakhs per year
- FinTech - ₹10.0 Lakhs to 46.0 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹14.5 Lakhs to 48.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹6.0 Lakhs to 44.7 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Lead Security Engineer in India?
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹10.0 Lakhs to 43.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹6.0 Lakhs to 48.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹6.0 Lakhs to 94.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹7.2 Lakhs to 80.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹6.6 Lakhs to 30.8 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Lead Security Engineer?
These are the top skills of a Lead Security Engineer based on 7 jobs posted by employers.
- Python
- Cloud Computing
- Information Technology
- Information Security
- Cyber Security
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