Schaeffler India Lead Engineer Salaries by 6 Employees (Updated 2025)

5 - 7 years exp.

₹11 Lakhs - ₹16.3 Lakhs

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19% less than the average Lead Engineer Salary in Auto Components Companies for 5 - 7 years of experience

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Research & Development Lead Engineer Salary 5 - 7 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹16.3 L/yr
Engineering - Software & QA Lead Engineer Salary 5 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9.9 L/yr - ₹12.1 L/yr
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Quality Assurance Lead Engineer Salary 6 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹11.2 L/yr - ₹13.6 L/yr

Last Updated: 28 Feb 2025

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Hitachi Astemo Lead Engineer Salary 2 - 10 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹5.2 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr 49% less
Tenneco Lead Engineer Salary 7 - 17 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹5.2 L/yr - ₹15.9 L/yr 27% less
Continental Automotive Components Lead Engineer Salary 3 - 9 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹8.2 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr 23% more
ZF India Technology Center Lead Engineer Salary 4 - 8 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹16.5 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr 65% more
ZF Friedrichshafen Lead Engineer Salary 8 - 10 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹24 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr 100% more
Continental Lead Engineer Salary 4 - 8 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹15 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr 32% more
Borgwarner Emission System Lead Engineer Salary 6 - 9 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹24.2 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr 113% more
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Yazaki Lead Engineer Salary 0 - 14 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹7.1 L/yr 61% less

Lead Engineer salary at Schaeffler India ranges between ₹11 Lakhs to ₹16.3 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 5 years to 7 years. Salary estimates are based on 6 latest salaries received from various employees of Schaeffler India.

Experience wise Schaeffler India Lead Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 28 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9.9 L/yr - ₹12.7 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹11.9 L/yr - ₹15.2 L/yr
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7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹14 L/yr - ₹17.8 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Schaeffler India

3.8

Rated by 2 employees for salary & benefits

Senior Engineer in Pune

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 17 Oct 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Technical Exposure is good here . Good Training provided to new joiners . Salary is competitive wrt teir 1 automotive companies.

Salary - Good

+4 more

Dislikes

Management is never in the favour of WFH . Some employees are hired at good positions , although they don`t seem to deserve it . HR department is useless , un-responsive and careless .

Production Engineer in Vadodara

Full Time

Production, Manufacturing & Engineering Department

1.0

• posted on 23 Oct 2024

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Only salary and benefits are good

Salary - Excellent

+1 more

Dislikes

Hopeless working culture. People having 15+ yrs of experience with 0 knowledge. And have Ego on the 7th floor. Diploma holders became manager by favouritism and do micro management. No planning only fire fighting. These all things are only applicable for Savli plant. In general schaeffler is Excellent organisation.

Skill development - Poor

+4 more

Quality Manager in Vadodara

Full Time

Quality Assurance Department

2.0

• posted on 16 Oct 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Salary and job security is good

Job security - Good

Dislikes

Poor culture. Politics runs throughout the structure, no inclusivity for people from outside. Most of people managers would not let others go ahead. The culture is built so that the company and people are the last priority.

Skill development - Poor

+2 more

Senior Manager in Pune

Full Time

Key Accounts Department

4.0

• posted on 29 Oct 2022

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Work culture, work life balance, better opportunities inside organisation for job change, new policies under experimental basis like hybrid working permantly, job rotation. Supportive and approachable senior management, worked with Schaeffler Hosur location business customer centric team

Skill development - Excellent

+5 more

Dislikes

Poor growth plan for middle management, inequality in responsibility/work vs compensation.

Salary - Poor

Quality Inspector in Vadodara

Full Time

Quality Assurance Department

3.0

• posted on 04 Nov 2020

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

During lockdown management has taken care of each and every employee personally by telephonic talk and gives a hope if any criticall condition is there we are here to help uh this increases over trust and loyalty towards our company. Company provides us mask , handgloves and sentizer.

Job security - Good

Dislikes

Salary is comparatively good than other companies but career growth is low. Promotions and increments are based on years of experience not on the basis of talent and hard work. So here hardwork no paysoff only years matter which is totally wrong

Salary - Poor

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What is the salary of Lead Engineer at Schaeffler India ?

The average salary of a Lead Engineer at Schaeffler India in India typically ranges from ₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹16.3 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 5 years to 7 years).

The top 10% of Lead Engineer at Schaeffler India earn more than ₹16.2 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹16.3 Lakhs per year. Lead Engineer Salaries at Schaeffler 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 6 Schaeffler India employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Lead Engineer at Schaeffler India in India typically ranges from ₹93,308 to ₹95,813 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹16.3 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 5 years to 7 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 6 salaries received from various employees of Schaeffler India. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

Which companies offer higher salaries than Schaeffler India for Lead Engineer in India?

Borgwarner Emission System	₹24.2 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year
ZF Friedrichshafen	₹24.0 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
Bosch	₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹40.2 Lakhs per year
Nexteer Automotive	₹12.7 Lakhs to ₹33.0 Lakhs per year
ZF India Technology Center	₹16.5 Lakhs to ₹26.0 Lakhs per year

These companies are known for offering competitive compensation packages that can exceed the salary offered by Schaeffler India, depending on the role and experience level.

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

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

Faurecia	₹9.4 Lakhs to ₹28.0 Lakhs per year
Continental	₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year
Lear Corporation	₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹23.0 Lakhs per year
Continental Automotive Components	₹8.2 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year
Magna International	₹7.8 Lakhs to ₹21.0 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 Schaeffler India in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
5 years	₹9.9 Lakhs to ₹12.7 Lakhs per year
6 years	₹11.9 Lakhs to ₹15.2 Lakhs per year
7 years	₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹17.8 Lakhs per year

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Schaeffler India Lead Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹11 Lakhs to ₹16.3 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 6 Schaeffler India latest salaries received from various employees of Schaeffler India.