IBM Chennai Test Lead Salaries by 30+ Employees (Updated 2025)

4 - 14 years exp.

₹7.1 Lakhs - ₹19 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

12% more than the average Test Lead Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 4 - 14 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Test Lead Salary 4 - 14 years exp. (29 salaries)	₹7.6 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr
IT & Information Security Test Lead Salary 8 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹11.2 L/yr - ₹17.5 L/yr
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Project & Program Management Test Lead Salary 13 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹12.8 L/yr - ₹17.5 L/yr

Last Updated: 31 Dec 2024

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IBM Test Lead Salary

4 - 14 years exp. (34 salaries)

₹7.1 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr

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TCS Test Lead Salary 5 - 16 years exp. (243 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹16.9 L/yr 33% less
Infosys Test Lead Salary 5 - 15 years exp. (160 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹18.9 L/yr 34% less	35 job openings
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Wipro Test Lead Salary 6 - 16 years exp. (344 salaries)	₹6.5 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr 9% less
HCLTech Test Lead Salary 4 - 14 years exp. (763 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr 17% less	1 job opening
Tech Mahindra Test Lead Salary 7 - 16 years exp. (228 salaries)	₹6.7 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr 6% less
Accenture Test Lead Salary 6 - 14 years exp. (229 salaries)	₹8.5 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr 8% less
Cognizant Test Lead Salary 6 - 16 years exp. (352 salaries)	₹6.6 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr 15% less
Capgemini Test Lead Salary 5 - 14 years exp. (75 salaries)	₹6.5 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr 17% less
LTIMindtree Test Lead Salary 7 - 14 years exp. (172 salaries)	₹6.5 L/yr - ₹20.9 L/yr 9% less
HCL Group Test Lead Salary 7 - 13 years exp. (160 salaries)	₹6.7 L/yr - ₹22.5 L/yr 7% less
DXC Technology Test Lead Salary 8 - 16 years exp. (26 salaries)	₹7.5 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr 16% less
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Virtusa Consulting Services Test Lead Salary 8 - 14 years exp. (26 salaries)	₹9.1 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr 9% more	1 job opening
Atos Test Lead Salary 8 - 13 years exp. (13 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr 14% less
HCL Infosystems Test Lead Salary 6 - 10 years exp. (12 salaries)	₹7.1 L/yr - ₹12.9 L/yr 30% less
NTT Data Test Lead Salary 7 - 14 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹10 L/yr - ₹20.4 L/yr 8% less
NielsenIQ Test Lead Salary 6 - 12 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹11 L/yr - ₹23.9 L/yr 10% more

Test Lead salary at IBM ranges between ₹7.1 Lakhs to ₹19 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 4 years to 14 years. Salary estimates are based on 34 latest salaries received from various employees of IBM.

Experience wise IBM Test Lead salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 31 Dec 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7 L/yr - ₹30.6 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7.2 L/yr - ₹30.7 L/yr
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6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹11 L/yr - ₹30.8 L/yr
7 years (3 salaries)	₹9 L/yr - ₹30.9 L/yr
8 years (5 salaries)	₹10 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr
9 years (4 salaries)	₹6.9 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr
10 years (10 salaries)	₹7.9 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr
11 years (4 salaries)	₹9.1 L/yr - ₹31.3 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹16.1 L/yr - ₹31.5 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10.4 L/yr - ₹31.6 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8.6 L/yr - ₹31.7 L/yr

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What is the salary of Test Lead at IBM Chennai?

Test Lead salary at IBM in Chennai ranges between ₹7.1 Lakhs to ₹19.0 Lakhs for experience between 4 years to 14 years. According to our estimates it is 12% more than the average Test Lead Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 34 latest salaries received from various employees of IBM Chennai.

How does the salary of a Test Lead at IBM Chennai compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a Test Lead at IBM is 12% more than the average salary of a Test Lead in Chennai. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

What are the top skills required to work as a Test Lead at IBM?

Linux, Test Planning, Virtualization, Software Testing and Microsoft Windows are some of the popular skills required to work as a Test Lead at IBM Chennai.

Which similar companies are paying more than IBM to a Test Lead in Chennai?

NielsenIQ Test Lead Salary - ₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹23.9 Lakhs per year
Virtusa Consulting Services Test Lead Salary - ₹9.1 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year

What is the salary of a Test Lead in companies similar to IBM in Chennai?

Tech Mahindra Test Lead Salary - ₹6.7 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year
HCL Group Test Lead Salary - ₹6.7 Lakhs to ₹22.5 Lakhs per year
Accenture Test Lead Salary - ₹8.5 Lakhs to ₹23.0 Lakhs per year
NTT Data Test Lead Salary - ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹20.4 Lakhs per year
Wipro Test Lead Salary - ₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year

What is the estimated take home salary of a Test Lead at IBM in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a Test Lead at IBM ranges between ₹1,16,970 per month to ₹1,20,240 per month in Chennai. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average IBM Test Lead salary in India which ranges between ₹7.1 Lakhs to ₹19.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 4 years to 14 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Test Lead at IBM in Chennai?

According to AmbitionBox, 78% of the IBM Test Leads in Chennai reported a notice period of 3 Months, 11% reported a notice period of 2 Months and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 18 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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