TCS Design Lead Salaries by 10+ Employees (Updated 2025)

4 - 18 years exp.

₹8 Lakhs - ₹20 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

13% less than the average Design Lead Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 4 - 18 years of experience

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UX, Design & Architecture Design Lead Salary 4 - 14 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr
Research & Development Design Lead Salary 7 - 9 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹8.9 L/yr - ₹13.5 L/yr
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Production, Manufacturing & Engineering Design Lead Salary 8 - 18 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr

Last Updated: 8 Mar 2025

Companies similar to TCS for Design Lead

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
HCLTech Design Lead Salary 1 - 13 years exp. (10 salaries)	₹4.8 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr 34% less
IBM Design Lead Salary 8 - 17 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹14 L/yr - ₹24.4 L/yr 79% more
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Infosys Design Lead Salary 6 - 11 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹8.6 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr 18% less
Accenture Design Lead Salary 7 - 10 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹14 L/yr - ₹15.4 L/yr 17% more	1 job opening
Tech Mahindra Design Lead Salary 7 - 23 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹9.7 L/yr - ₹16.8 L/yr 8% more
Tata Group Design Lead Salary 15 - 17 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹40 L/yr - ₹43 L/yr 231% more
UST Design Lead Salary 7 - 8 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹9.7 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr 73% more
Capgemini Design Lead Salary 14 - 15 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹13 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr 48% more

Design Lead salary at TCS ranges between ₹8 Lakhs to ₹20 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 4 years to 18 years. Salary estimates are based on 15 latest salaries received from various employees of TCS.

Experience wise TCS Design Lead salaries

Last Updated: 8 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8 L/yr - ₹17.9 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9.3 L/yr - ₹11.9 L/yr
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6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.3 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8.9 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr
8 years (4 salaries)	₹9.5 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.7 L/yr - ₹13.5 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹11 L/yr - ₹14.1 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹11.4 L/yr - ₹14.5 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹11.7 L/yr - ₹14.9 L/yr
13 years (3 salaries)	₹10 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.5 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr
15+ years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.9 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for TCS

1.3

Rated by 4 employees for salary & benefits

Design Lead in Mumbai Suburban

Full Time

Human Resources Department

4.0

• posted on 18 Apr 2023

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good organisation for Freshers. Multiple huge projects to build up a strong portfolio. Job security at its best.

Skill development - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

...orst part in TCS. If you get A Band for consecutive 3 years still no promotions. Very bad salary structure. A lot of deductions.

Salary - Poor

+1 more

System Engineer in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 13 Jan 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

job security is the best part here. company culture and ethics are also greatbecause it TATA. Most of the government project and national level projects are likely to coming here. Depending on the type of project you are getting your life and experience will be super good or super bad.

Job security - Excellent

+1 more

Dislikes

very less pay scale and growth. even appraisals are given in penneies. if it is your first job, then you will be stuck at the same salary bracket for a very long time and andit's very difficult to get digital or innovator profiles being in a project which require too much effort from your side,and occasionally they keep changing the rooms and conditions also.

Salary - Poor

+2 more

System Engineer in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

1.0

• posted on 05 Jan 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

...only 25% of workforce will work from office by 2025 now has changed their words. Woth no work life balance, and minimum salary bands, I feel it's an organization forcing their employees to scramble with stupid policies. Being such a big organization, it should lead the Digital work Real life. But again, it is promoting and forcing employees to WFO inefficiently. It is an organization which don't give increments and promotions even if you are getting 5/5 points in reviews. In name of promotion, you will get more work and responsibilities without any increase in salary. In one word, the suffocation is increasing day by day in TCS. Also, Somebody, once joined TCS at early stage feels incompetent to the job market.

Dislikes

Everything is worst at TCS.

Salary - Bad

+5 more

Software Engineer in Lucknow

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 03 Jan 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Collegues, and company cultyre of TCS should be the benchmark in IT sector. And there is always to learn something, from collegues, management, or by ourselves. Job security is excellent.

Skill development - Good

+4 more

Dislikes

Salary and benefits doesn't do any good, as per industry standards. Appraisals and peomotions also at mercy of managers only.

Salary - Bad

+1 more

System Engineer in Mumbai

Full Time

Consulting Department

4.0

• posted on 03 Jan 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Work culture is amazing. Work life balance is also great. But with someone like me who needs work and wants to constantly learn, tcs wasn’t the place to start. It’s good for mid level careers, not for freshers.

Job security - Excellent

+2 more

Dislikes

No hikes, no motivation, no appraisals, shit salary. Failure to recognize true potential from right employee

Salary - Poor

+1 more

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Hello, I got 32L CTC offer from TCS as an IAM associate consultant. Is it a good package considering I have 10.9 years of experience and in IAM 3.6 years? Rest of the experience is in dot net. Also, TCS is considering 10.2 experience only as some process on their side. Please share your thoughts on the offered package and the experience part. Thank you in advance.

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TCS Design Lead Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Design Lead at TCS ?

The average salary of a Design Lead at TCS in India typically ranges from ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 4 years to 18 years).

The top 10% of Design Lead at TCS earn more than ₹20.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹20.0 Lakhs per year. Design Lead Salaries at TCS 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+ TCS employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Design Lead at TCS in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Design Lead at TCS in India typically ranges from ₹89,381 to ₹91,729 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 4 years to 18 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 TCS. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

Which companies offer higher salaries than TCS for Design Lead in India?

Tata Group	₹40.0 Lakhs to ₹43.0 Lakhs per year
IBM	₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹24.4 Lakhs per year
UST	₹9.7 Lakhs to ₹28.0 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹15.4 Lakhs per year

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

What is the salary of a Design Lead in companies similar to TCS in India?

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

Tech Mahindra	₹9.7 Lakhs to ₹16.8 Lakhs per year
Infosys	₹8.6 Lakhs to ₹14.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹12.5 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 Design Lead at TCS in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
4 years	₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹17.9 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹9.3 Lakhs to ₹11.9 Lakhs per year
6 years	₹4.3 Lakhs to ₹19.0 Lakhs per year
7 years	₹8.9 Lakhs to ₹14.0 Lakhs per year

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TCS Design Lead salary in India ranges between ₹8 Lakhs to ₹20 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 15 TCS latest salaries received from various employees of TCS.