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Caterpillar Inc Project Lead salaries in India (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
6 - 16 years exp.
₹9 Lakhs - ₹28.5 Lakhs
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10% less than the average Project Lead Salary in Industrial Machinery Companies for 6 - 16 years of experience

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6 - 14 years exp. (9 salaries)
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₹10.5 L/yr - ₹19.3 L/yr

Engineering - Software & QA
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7 - 14 years exp. (5 salaries)
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₹10.5 L/yr - ₹25.4 L/yr

Procurement & Supply Chain
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6 - 16 years exp. (4 salaries)
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₹9 L/yr - ₹28.5 L/yr

Project & Program Management
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10 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹14 L/yr - ₹20.8 L/yr

Last Updated: 14 Feb 2025

Companies similar to Caterpillar Inc for Project Lead

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CNH Industrial Project Lead Salary

11 - 16 years exp. (6 salaries)

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₹10.6 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr

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JCB Project Lead Salary

0 - 19 years exp. (11 salaries)

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₹9 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr

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ABB Project Lead Salary

8 - 18 years exp. (53 salaries)

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₹10.8 L/yr - ₹28.6 L/yr

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John Deere Project Lead Salary

6 - 17 years exp. (20 salaries)

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₹13.9 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr

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Timken Project Lead Salary

11 - 16 years exp. (12 salaries)

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₹14.8 L/yr - ₹24.5 L/yr

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Atlas Copco Project Lead Salary

4 - 20 years exp. (10 salaries)

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₹11 L/yr - ₹20.1 L/yr

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Hitachi Project Lead Salary

7 - 12 years exp. (5 salaries)

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₹6.2 L/yr - ₹18.8 L/yr

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Danfoss Industries Project Lead Salary

7 - 12 years exp. (4 salaries)

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₹12 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr

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Flowserve Project Lead Salary

14 - 17 years exp. (4 salaries)

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₹8.5 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr

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Trane Technologies Project Lead Salary

5 - 7 years exp. (4 salaries)

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₹13 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr

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Project Lead salary at Caterpillar Inc ranges between ₹9 Lakhs to ₹28.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 6 years to 16 years. Salary estimates are based on 19 latest salaries received from various employees of Caterpillar Inc.

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Experience wise Caterpillar Inc Project Lead salaries

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Experience Avg Annual Salary
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹9 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹10.5 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹10.5 L/yr - ₹26.6 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹10.5 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr
10 years  (5 salaries)

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₹11.7 L/yr - ₹19.3 L/yr
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Top skills at Caterpillar Inc for Project Lead

Networking Product Support SIS Interpersonal Skills Automobile Engineering Product Sales Training Design Engineering Content Management Project Management Mechanical Project Management Servicing Performance Improvement Network Design

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

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Fantastic work-life balance The pay is very good considering that the stress is not as high as most cos at this level Great job security

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Might not be motivated to work as hard since there's a lack of growth after a point of time. Initial learning is great but tapers off

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Quality Assurance Department

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CAT in Aurangabad offer good pay worth more than the living cost in tier2 city

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CAT in Aurangabad is built on an intimidating and daunting culture. No respect to employees and causes disconcerting. Leadership (so called) rely on threatening and slavery approach without any sort of human values Aurangabad is a city with limitations in good education and hospitals. I'd suggest someone who wanted to join this organization to think thrice before making decision

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Production, Manufacturing & Engineering Department

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There is lot to learn technically. good work life balance, but it depends on team. Job rotations available. Job security is good

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  • Job security - Excellent
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Too much work in some terms. Compensation is not competative.employer engagement is less

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Procurement & Supply Chain Department

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A wide range of knowledge exposure which brings out individuality.

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Have to work tremendously hard and big big part of luck should pay when in comes to conversation of any 3rd party agency to CAT employee

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Sub Assembly Department

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  •  posted on 24 Nov 2021

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Good work environment and culture, teammates are supportive the management is transparent, safety first company policies are good.

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There is a lot politics and the management, salary is decent but career growth is slow, 2 year's before which you cannot resign.

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Caterpillar Inc Project Lead Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Project Lead at Caterpillar Inc ?
The average salary of a Project Lead at Caterpillar Inc in India typically ranges from ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹28.5 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 6 years to 16 years).

The top 10% of Project Lead at Caterpillar Inc earn more than ₹22.9 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹28.5 Lakhs per year. Project Lead Salaries at Caterpillar Inc can be higher or lower depending on factors such as the specific team, level of experience, and additional benefits like bonuses and stock options.

These estimates are based on salary data submitted by 10+ Caterpillar Inc employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Project Lead at Caterpillar Inc in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Project Lead at Caterpillar Inc in India typically ranges from ₹1,09,742 to ₹1,12,778 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹28.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 6 years to 16 years.The take-home salary is calculated after accounting for standard deductions such as taxes, provident fund (PF), and insurance. Salary estimates are based on 10+ salaries received from various employees of Caterpillar Inc. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.
What are the key skills required to be a Project Lead at Caterpillar Inc ?
To be a Project Lead at Caterpillar Inc in india, the key skills required include:

  • - Networking
  • - Product Support
  • - SIS
  • - Interpersonal Skills
  • - Automobile Engineering

These skills are highly valued at Caterpillar Inc and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.
Which companies offer higher salaries than Caterpillar Inc for Project Lead in India?
John Deere ₹13.9 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year
CNH Industrial ₹10.6 Lakhs to ₹27.0 Lakhs per year
ABB ₹10.8 Lakhs to ₹28.6 Lakhs per year
Timken ₹14.8 Lakhs to ₹24.5 Lakhs per year
Trane Technologies ₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year

These companies are known for offering competitive compensation packages that can exceed the salary offered by Caterpillar Inc, depending on the role and experience level.
What is the salary of a Project Lead in companies similar to Caterpillar Inc in India?
The salary of a Project Lead at companies similar to Caterpillar Inc in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Atlas Copco ₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹20.1 Lakhs per year
Danfoss Industries ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year
Hitachi ₹6.2 Lakhs to ₹18.8 Lakhs per year
JCB ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year
Flowserve ₹8.5 Lakhs to ₹13.0 Lakhs per year

These companies, which operate in similar sectors, offer competitive salaries, although the range can vary based on the company and individual experience levels.
How the salary growth look like for a Project Lead at Caterpillar Inc in India?
The salary growth for a Project Lead at Caterpillar Inc depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Project Lead can expect the following growth trajectory at Caterpillar Inc:

Experience Average Salary Range
6 years ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹14.0 Lakhs per year
7 years ₹10.5 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year
8 years ₹10.5 Lakhs to ₹26.6 Lakhs per year
9 years ₹10.5 Lakhs to ₹18.5 Lakhs per year
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Caterpillar Inc Project Lead salary in India ranges between ₹9 Lakhs to ₹28.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 19 Caterpillar Inc latest salaries received from various employees of Caterpillar Inc.