Guardian India Chennai Lead Engineer Salaries by 90+ Employees (Updated 2025)

6 - 12 years exp.

₹9.6 Lakhs - ₹26 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

50% more than the average Lead Engineer Salary in Insurance Companies for 6 - 12 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Lead Engineer Salary 6 - 12 years exp. (56 salaries)	₹9.2 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr
IT & Information Security Lead Engineer Salary 6 - 11 years exp. (16 salaries)	₹13.6 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr
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Engineering - Hardware & Networks Lead Engineer Salary 6 - 10 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹8.1 L/yr - ₹19.9 L/yr
Data Science & Analytics Lead Engineer Salary 7 - 10 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹15 L/yr - ₹23.5 L/yr
Project & Program Management Lead Engineer Salary 6 - 10 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹15 L/yr - ₹21.3 L/yr

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Last Updated: 15 Mar 2025

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Guardian India Lead Engineer Salary

6 - 12 years exp. (98 salaries)

₹9.6 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
HCLTech Lead Engineer Salary 1 - 11 years exp. (4.8k salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr 61% less
HCL Group Lead Engineer Salary 3 - 11 years exp. (877 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹15.3 L/yr 57% less
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Mahindra & Mahindra Lead Engineer Salary 2 - 17 years exp. (515 salaries)	₹9 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr 12% less
Prodapt Lead Engineer Salary 5 - 12 years exp. (274 salaries)	₹6.9 L/yr - ₹22.5 L/yr 30% less
GAVS Technologies Lead Engineer Salary 7 - 14 years exp. (219 salaries)	₹8.4 L/yr - ₹32.4 L/yr 5% less

Lead Engineer salary at Guardian India ranges between ₹9.6 Lakhs to ₹26 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 6 years to 12 years. Salary estimates are based on 98 latest salaries received from various employees of Guardian India.

Experience wise Guardian India Lead Engineer salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 15 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
6 years (13 salaries)	₹10.9 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr
7 years (23 salaries)	₹9.2 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr
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8 years (27 salaries)	₹11 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr
9 years (20 salaries)	₹12.7 L/yr - ₹23.5 L/yr
10 years (9 salaries)	₹14 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr
11 years (3 salaries)	₹14.8 L/yr - ₹35.4 L/yr
12 years (3 salaries)	₹17.7 L/yr - ₹20.3 L/yr

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Debugging Javascript SDLC SQL Coding HTML Agile XML Project Planning Python Automation Linux SSIS Java Management

Salary related reviews for Guardian India

3.7

Rated by 11 employees for salary & benefits

Software Developer in Gurgaon / Gurugram

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 22 Sep 2022

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Everything. Mentor, floor mate, management, salary, food court, insurance policy, everything is perfect, sometimes you may feel pressure but everyone come to help you if you ask for it. Some senior need to update themselves about the current technology! But over all it was a best place for me to work.

Salary - Excellent

+6 more

Dislikes

Cab service! Nothing else!

Senior Software Engineer in Chennai

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 03 Aug 2021

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Job Security and Salary gets credited on the 25th of every month. 36 days vacation leave for every calendar year.

Job security - Good

Dislikes

...om 1-10 or 12-9). Most of the teams waste lots of time in collaboration calls. Poor hike and salary increment. So much of politics and bad mounting about the US team. Most of the time you'll end up in some support project.

Skill development - Bad

+4 more

Associate Customer Service Representative in Gurgaon / Gurugram

Full Time

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

5.0

• posted on 21 Jul 2023

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

The company is employee centric in terms of letting them put there views and points forward. Our suggestions are valued. There are various activities that are being organized that encourages us to be in office, and have fun with out teams along with the work we do. Facility of cab which is provided is good one. The working environment is good which makes it great place to work.

Salary - Good

+6 more

Dislikes

... months time period eligibility criteria if reduced to 12 months would be great. Salary package offered is little low. If it is the same, so atleast one time meal during the shift hours can be offered by the campus.

Analyst in Gurgaon / Gurugram

Full Time

BFSI, Investments & Trading Department

2.0

• posted on 14 Jul 2023

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Can drivers were good.

Dislikes

...work on an average 10 hours daily instead 8 hours working as per company policy. People are not getting pay out pay extra 2 hours if someone denied or not able to do then company fired hime and put xyz resion.

Skill development - Bad

+5 more

Scrum Master in Chennai

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

5.0

• posted on 21 Oct 2022

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

A mid range Product based Insurance company, 150 years old with a very good work culture. I work in IT as they have various departments such as Operations and others. The portfolio which I am in is very good and as a Scrum Master, it's one the best companies to work with. Good work Life balance, 36 annual leave - one of the best in the industry, free cab facility and few other small benefits as well. You have complete freedom to implement your ideas, people are helpful and I can add a lot.

Salary - Good

+6 more

Dislikes

150 year product based with very good financial strength and Fortune 250. 1 - Yearly bonus can be added 2 - Less benefits compared to other product based 3 - Not much tax saving benefits 4 - Working hours -12pm to 9pm which can be tough for few

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Guardian India Lead Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Lead Engineer at Guardian India in Chennai?

The average salary of a Lead Engineer at Guardian India in Chennai typically ranges from ₹9.6 Lakhs to ₹26.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 6 years to 12 years).

The top 10% of Lead Engineer in Chennai at Guardian India earn more than ₹23.5 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹25.5 Lakhs per year. Lead Engineer Salaries at Guardian India 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 90+ Guardian India employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Lead Engineer at Guardian India in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a Lead Engineer at Guardian India in Chennai typically ranges from ₹1,32,714 to ₹1,37,578 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹9.6 Lakhs to ₹26.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 6 years to 12 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 90+ salaries received from various employees of Guardian India. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

What are the key skills required to be a Lead Engineer at Guardian India in Chennai?

To be a Lead Engineer at Guardian India in Chennai, the key skills required include:

- Debugging
- Javascript
- SDLC
- SQL
- Coding

These skills are highly valued at Guardian India and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.

What is the salary of a Lead Engineer in companies similar to Guardian India in Chennai?

The salary of a Lead Engineer at companies similar to Guardian India in Chennai varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

GAVS Technologies	₹8.4 Lakhs to ₹32.4 Lakhs per year
Mahindra & Mahindra	₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹28.0 Lakhs per year
Prodapt	₹6.9 Lakhs to ₹22.5 Lakhs per year
HCL Group	₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹15.3 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹14.0 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 Lead Engineer at Guardian India in Chennai?

The salary growth for a Lead Engineer at Guardian India in Chennai depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Lead Engineer in Chennai can expect the following growth trajectory at Guardian India:

Experience	Average Salary Range
6 years	₹10.9 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year
7 years	₹9.2 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year
8 years	₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹26.0 Lakhs per year
9 years	₹12.7 Lakhs to ₹23.5 Lakhs per year

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Guardian India Lead Engineer salary in Chennai ranges between ₹9.6 Lakhs to ₹26 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 98 Guardian India latest salaries received from various employees of Guardian India.