NielsenIQ Lead Data Scientist Salaries by 10+ Employees (Updated 2025)

4 - 12 years exp.

₹8 Lakhs - ₹13 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

66% less than the average Lead Data Scientist Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 4 - 12 years of experience

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Last Updated: 5 Dec 2023

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Lead Data Scientist salary at NielsenIQ ranges between ₹8 Lakhs to ₹13 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 4 years to 12 years. Salary estimates are based on 15 latest salaries received from various employees of NielsenIQ.

Experience wise NielsenIQ Lead Data Scientist salaries

Last Updated: 5 Dec 2023

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8 L/yr - ₹18.9 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr
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6 years (3 salaries)	₹10 L/yr - ₹19.2 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.3 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9.7 L/yr - ₹12.4 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10.8 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr
10 years (3 salaries)	₹10 L/yr - ₹12.3 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10.7 L/yr - ₹11.5 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr

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Python Communication Skills Statistics Presentation Skills SQL Data Quality Clinical SAS Programming Data Science Problem Solving Teaching Mathematics Prototype Quality Analysis Trend Analysis ExtJS Market Research

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3.5

Rated by 2 employees for salary & benefits

Software Engineer in Chennai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 26 Aug 2022

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Work Culture Learning Opportunities Encouraged to give your thoughts Recognition System like Bravo put in place Responsibility and Independent contribution are highly practiced WFH (Remote during Covid and not forcing to come to office) Flexible work hours

Job security - Good

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...Low Appraisal even on promotion No extra bonus Insurance provider is not good Appraisal done in Jan but Salary Raise done in July to add extra pressure throughout the year.

Promotions - Poor

Analyst in Mumbai

Full Time

Data Science & Analytics Department

5.0

• posted on 07 Jul 2021

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Excellent work culture. Flexible working hours. Great work-life balance. Very supportive and understanding team and colleagues. Seniors are approachable. Great place to work for freshers.

Job security - Excellent

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Up-skilling and career growth are not as expected Salary hike is not as expected

Analytics Consultant in Kolkata

Full Time

Consulting Department

5.0

• posted on 07 Dec 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

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The culture is absolutely amazing and the projects are absolutely top. Real meaningful work...

Skill development - Excellent

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The compensation is well below the market average. It's like you compromise on the salary to learn and develop skills, work in amazing projects, job satisfaction and mental health. But this can only be accepted till a certain point.

Salary - Poor

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Data Processing Analyst in Chennai

Full Time

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

3.0

• posted on 22 Nov 2024

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good Company Infrastructure with Good Salary Package for Freshers. Only Based on Team you joined the WorkLife Balance can be Good or it can be Worst Nightmare.

Salary - Excellent

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They is No Career Growth as Data Processing Analyst In NIQ, Based on Team You will get Data Entry Job and Handling Client Role, Its a Task Based Job, You will not work under Any Project. You may Work On Saturday or Sunday aslo Sometimes if they is many Tasks. They won't use Excel, Power BI, Tableau or Nothing. Its just their Own tool Which looks like excel you need to use that and its not the role which is related to Data Analyst role its a Data entry Job.

Skill development - Bad

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Research Manager in Mumbai

Full Time

Data Science & Analytics Department

2.0

• posted on 20 Oct 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

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Nothing in specific

Salary - Good

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Seeking Opportunities in Operations & Data Processing

Hello everyone, I am currently looking for new opportunities in operations, data processing, and financial analysis. I have completed my Master’s in Commerce (Business Management) and bring valuable experience in banking operations, financial analysis, and data processing. My Professional Background: ✔ Banking Operations Coordinator – IDFC & HDFC Bank ✔ Financial Analyst – American Info Source (Client: Ally) ✔ Data Processing Specialist – NielsenIQ (2 years experience in OGRDS & Epics) I am eager to contribute my analytical skills, process optimization expertise, and operational knowledge to a dynamic organization. If you know of any relevant job openings or can refer me, I would truly appreciate your support. Please feel free to connect or share any opportunities. Looking forward to the next step in my career! #JobSearch #Operations #Dataprocessing #FinancialAnalysis #BankingOperations #CareerOpportunities #OpenToWork

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NielsenIQ Lead Data Scientist Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Lead Data Scientist at NielsenIQ?

Lead Data Scientist salary at NielsenIQ in India ranges between ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹13.0 Lakhs for experience between 4 years to 12 years. According to our estimates it is 66% less than the average Lead Data Scientist Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 15 latest salaries received from various employees of NielsenIQ India.

How does the salary of a Lead Data Scientist at NielsenIQ India compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a Lead Data Scientist at NielsenIQ is 66% less than the average salary of a Lead Data Scientist in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

What are the top skills required to work as a Lead Data Scientist at NielsenIQ?

Python, Communication Skills, Statistics, Presentation Skills and SQL are some of the popular skills required to work as a Lead Data Scientist at NielsenIQ India.

Which similar companies are paying more than NielsenIQ to a Lead Data Scientist in India?

IBM Lead Data Scientist Salary - ₹18.7 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year
Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India Lead Data Scientist Salary - ₹13.3 Lakhs to ₹47.2 Lakhs per year
Zensar Technologies Lead Data Scientist Salary - ₹20.4 Lakhs to ₹34.0 Lakhs per year
Societe Generale Global Solution Centre Lead Data Scientist Salary - ₹19.7 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year
Genpact Lead Data Scientist Salary - ₹20.3 Lakhs to ₹34.0 Lakhs per year

What is the salary of a Lead Data Scientist in companies similar to NielsenIQ in India?

Cognizant Lead Data Scientist Salary - ₹12.9 Lakhs to ₹41.0 Lakhs per year
ValueLabs Lead Data Scientist Salary - ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year
YASH Technologies Lead Data Scientist Salary - ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹41.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture Lead Data Scientist Salary - ₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹43.0 Lakhs per year
Synechron Lead Data Scientist Salary - ₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year

What is the estimated take home salary of a Lead Data Scientist at NielsenIQ in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Lead Data Scientist at NielsenIQ ranges between ₹77,528 per month to ₹79,541 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average NielsenIQ Lead Data Scientist salary in India which ranges between ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹13.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 4 years to 12 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Lead Data Scientist at NielsenIQ?

According to AmbitionBox, 86% of the NielsenIQ Lead Data Scientists reported a notice period of 2 Months, 14% reported a notice period of 3 Months.This is based on 7 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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NielsenIQ Lead Data Scientist salary in India ranges between ₹8 Lakhs to ₹13 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 15 NielsenIQ latest salaries received from various employees of NielsenIQ.