System Lead
Annual salary range
₹7 Lakhs - ₹38 Lakhs
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Filter salaries bySystem Lead Salary in Chennai (Updated 2025)
based on 18
latest salaries
• updated:
11 Mar 2025
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System Lead Salary in Chennai ranges between ₹7 Lakhs to ₹38 Lakhs for 8 years of experience to 15 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 18 latest salaries received from System Lead.
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| Company name | Avg. annual salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
Publicis Sapient System Lead Salary
10 years exp |  | |
Mphasis System Lead Salary
10 years exp | | |
 System Lead Salary
10 years exp | | |
 System Lead Salary
10 years exp | | 3 job openings |
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10 years exp | | |
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| Company Name | Avg. annual salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
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8 -
16
yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(8 salaries)
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₹7 L/yr - ₹15.5 L/yr | |
11 -
14
yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(3 salaries)
|
₹11 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr | |
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14 -
16
yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(3 salaries)
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₹34.2 L/yr - ₹43.7 L/yr | |
15 -
16
yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹14.4 L/yr - ₹18.4 L/yr | |
17 -
18
yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹23.4 L/yr - ₹29.9 L/yr | |
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9 -
10
yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹22.7 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr | |
15 yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹12.4 L/yr - ₹15.8 L/yr | |
14 yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹19.2 L/yr - ₹24.5 L/yr | |
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11 yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹13.7 L/yr - ₹17.5 L/yr | |
Latest annual salaries shared by System Leads
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EKA Mobility
System Lead
6 years exp.
1w ago
Company3 Method
System Lead
14 years exp.
1w ago
Publicis Sapient
System Lead
8 years exp.
1w ago
Caterpillar Inc
System Lead
14 years exp.
2w ago
Tech Mahindra
System Lead
10 years exp.
2w ago
Connect and Heal Primary Care
System Lead
15 years exp.
2w ago
NCS Pte
System Lead
12 years exp.
3w ago
TCS
System Lead
11 years exp.
3w ago
Publicis Sapient
System Lead
7 years exp.
1mo ago
Aptiv
System Lead
12 years exp.
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System Lead salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
8
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹9.3 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr |
9
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹7 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr |
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10
years
(2
salaries)
| ₹7 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr |
11
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹11 L/yr - ₹15.5 L/yr |
12
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr |
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System Lead Jobs in Chennai
System Lead
· 16-20 years
Honeywell
Greater Noida
System Lead
· 9-14 years
Tata AutoComp
Pune
System Lead
· 8-13 years
Alstom Transport India Ltd.
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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• posted on 05 Feb 2025
Likes
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read more- Salary - Good
Dislikes
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• posted on 14 Oct 2021
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- Skill development - Good
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• posted on 05 Dec 2024
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• posted on 02 Aug 2023
Likes
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System Lead Salary In Other Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
System Lead
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹8.9 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr |
Pune
System Lead
6 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹7.3 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr |
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| |
Bangalore / Bengaluru
System Lead
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹9.4 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr |
Mumbai
System Lead
8 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹4 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr |
New Delhi
System Lead
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹8.2 L/yr - ₹32.5 L/yr |
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System Lead Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting System Lead
6 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹8 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
Analytics & KPO System Lead
6 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹8.5 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr |
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Engineering & Construction System Lead
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹8.5 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
Consulting System Lead
7 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹8 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr |
BPO/KPO System Lead
8 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹8.1 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) about System Lead Salaries
What is the salary of a System Lead in India?
The salary of a System Lead in India varies based on experience, location, company & Industry.
On average, System Lead salaries ranges from ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹38.0 Lakhs per year. Top companies and specialized roles may offer higher compensation.
The average starting salary is around ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹38.0 Lakhs per year, with the highest salary reaching ₹8.4 Lakhs to ₹23.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 18 salaries received from various System Leads across industries.
The average starting salary is around ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹38.0 Lakhs per year, with the highest salary reaching ₹8.4 Lakhs to ₹23.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 18 salaries received from various System Leads across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ System Leads?
System Lead Salaries at Top paying companies in India are
Salaries depend on experience, role, and location. Additional compensation may include bonuses and stock options.
| Publicis Sapient System Lead Salary | ₹8.4 Lakhs to ₹23 Lakhs per year |
| Mphasis System Lead Salary | ₹13 Lakhs to ₹23 Lakhs per year |
| IBM System Lead Salary | ₹7.3 Lakhs to ₹30 Lakhs per year |
| Alstom Transportation System Lead Salary | ₹6.6 Lakhs to ₹17 Lakhs per year |
| Tech Mahindra System Lead Salary | ₹7 Lakhs to ₹19 Lakhs per year |
What are the top paying cities for System Lead in India?
The annual salary for System Lead in India varies by location. Top paying cities for System Lead are
Salary expectations for System Lead may vary based on job roles, experience, and specific employer requirements.
| System Lead Salary in Gurgaon / Gurugram | ₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year |
| System Lead Salary in Visakhapatnam | ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹20.5 Lakhs per year |
| System Lead Salary in Bangalore / Bengaluru | ₹9.4 Lakhs to ₹37.0 Lakhs per year |
| System Lead Salary in Mohali | ₹11.7 Lakhs to ₹17.3 Lakhs per year |
| System Lead Salary in Hyderabad / Secunderabad | ₹8.9 Lakhs to ₹26.0 Lakhs per year |
What are the top paying industries for System Lead in India?
Top 5 paying Industries for System Lead in India are:
| System Lead Salary in Management Consulting | ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹23.5 Lakhs per year |
| System Lead Salary in Hardware & Networking | ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year |
| System Lead Salary in Financial Services | ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year |
| System Lead Salary in Automobile | ₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹24.9 Lakhs per year |
| System Lead Salary in Software Product | ₹8.8 Lakhs to ₹27.6 Lakhs per year |
How does experience affect salaries of a System Lead in India?
Experience significantly impacts a System Lead salary in India. Salaries increase with experience, as System Lead take on more complex tasks, responsibilities, and leadership roles.
System Lead salary at different experience level are as follows:
and so on.
| Experience | Average Salary Range |
|---|---|
| 8 years | ₹9.3 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year |
| 9 years | ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹23.0 Lakhs per year |
| 10 years | ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹23.0 Lakhs per year |
| 11 years | ₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹15.5 Lakhs per year |
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