Project Lead
Annual salary range
₹7 Lakhs - ₹28.4 Lakhs
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Experience wise Project Lead salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
5
years
(409
salaries)
|  ₹7 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
6
years
(649
salaries)
| ₹7 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
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7
years
(1.2k
salaries)
| ₹7 L/yr - ₹28.4 L/yr |
8
years
(2.2k
salaries)
| ₹7 L/yr - ₹28.4 L/yr |
9
years
(2.9k
salaries)
| ₹7 L/yr - ₹28.4 L/yr |
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Project Lead Salary in
India ranges between ₹7
Lakhs to ₹28.4
Lakhs for
5 years of experience to 15 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
22k latest salaries received
from Project Lead.
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Project Lead salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Engineering - Software & QA
Project Lead Salary
5 - 15
years
exp.
(9.1k
salaries)
| ₹7 L/yr - ₹28.4 L/yr |
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Project & Program Management
Project Lead Salary
5 - 15
years
exp.
(4.4k
salaries)
| ₹7 L/yr - ₹28.4 L/yr |
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Kanoo Elite
Project Lead
7 years exp.
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L&T Technology Services
Project Lead
13 years exp.
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SBS
Project Lead
11 years exp.
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L&T Technology Services
Project Lead
11 years exp.
1d ago
BCG
Project Lead
7 years exp.
1d ago
Samin Tekmindz India
Project Lead
10 years exp.
1d ago
Bajaj Electronics
Project Lead
8 years exp.
2d ago
Cognizant
Project Lead
15 years exp.
2d ago
Persistent Solution
Project Lead
12 years exp.
2d ago
Alchemists Ark
Project Lead
11 years exp.
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(122 salaries)
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₹6.4 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr | |
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(118 salaries)
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₹8.9 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr | |
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9 -
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yrs
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(112 salaries)
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₹11.5 L/yr - ₹22.8 L/yr | |
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yrs
exp.
(110 salaries)
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₹8.8 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr | |
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· 16-22 years
CBRE
Noida
Project Lead
· 3-5 years
Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Project Lead
· 9-14 years
Infosys Limited
Pune
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• posted on 16 Dec 2024
Likes
1. Innovative Projects - Work on Innovative Technology 2. Collaborative Culture - Inclusive & team work environment 3. Learning & Development - Continous training & Career growth
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• posted on 03 Sep 2024
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• posted on 05 Dec 2024
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On time salary as i have worked in go ai operations on contractual basis so i can't say about promotions coming to salary part its not great but yeah average
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• posted on 18 Dec 2024
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Project Lead Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Project Lead
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹6.7 L/yr - ₹28.6 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Project Lead
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹6.4 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
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Chennai
Project Lead
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹5.4 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr |
Pune
Project Lead
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹6.1 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
Mumbai
Project Lead
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹5.1 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
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Project Lead Salary In Other Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Software Product
Project Lead
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹7.5 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr |
Engineering & Construction
Project Lead
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹7.3 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr |
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Internet
Project Lead
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹29.5 L/yr |
Analytics & KPO
Project Lead
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹8.1 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
Emerging Technologies
Project Lead
5 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹8 L/yr - ₹31.7 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Project Lead Salaries
What is the salary of a Project Lead in India?
Salary for a Project Lead in India ranges between ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹28.4 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 22k latest salaries received from various Project Leads across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Project Leads?
- BCG Project Lead Salary - ₹79.4 Lakhs per year
- Tata Strategic Management Group Project Lead Salary - ₹57.8 Lakhs per year
- DE Shaw Project Lead Salary - ₹54.8 Lakhs per year
- Intel Project Lead Salary - ₹47.4 Lakhs per year
- Impact Analytics Project Lead Salary - ₹46.1 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Project Lead in India?
Average starting Salary for Project Lead in India is around ₹7.0 Lakhs per year (₹58.3k per month). 5 years of minimum experience is required to be a Project Lead.
What is the highest salary for a Project Lead in India?
Highest salary that a Project Lead can earn is ₹120.0 Lakhs per year (₹10.0L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Project Lead in India?
- Management Consulting - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 120.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹0.6 Lakhs to 100.0 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹0.3 Lakhs to 67.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 321.0 Lakhs per year
- Engineering & Construction - ₹0.3 Lakhs to 117.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Project Lead in India?
- Pune - ₹1.3 Lakhs to 49.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹2.3 Lakhs to 321.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹2.0 Lakhs to 70.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹2.1 Lakhs to 50.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 37.5 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Project Lead?
These are the top skills of a Project Lead based on 169 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Javascript
- Java
- Project Management
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