TCS Lead Salaries by 500+ Employees (Updated 2025)

4 - 15 years exp.

₹4.7 Lakhs - ₹20.2 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

24% less than the average Lead Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 4 - 15 years of experience

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Salaries in different departments

Engineering - Software & QA Lead Salary 4 - 15 years exp. (136 salaries)	₹5.7 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr
Customer Success, Service & Operations Lead Salary 4 - 15 years exp. (45 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹14.2 L/yr
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Finance & Accounting Lead Salary 4 - 15 years exp. (42 salaries)	₹4.3 L/yr - ₹13.5 L/yr
BFSI, Investments & Trading Lead Salary 4 - 15 years exp. (32 salaries)	₹4.1 L/yr - ₹15.2 L/yr
IT & Information Security Lead Salary 4 - 15 years exp. (31 salaries)	₹4.8 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr

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Last Updated: 20 Mar 2025

Companies similar to TCS for Lead

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Infosys Lead Salary 4 - 14 years exp. (171 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹23.2 L/yr 26% more	63 job openings
Wipro Lead Salary 5 - 14 years exp. (274 salaries)	₹9 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr 60% more	16 job openings
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HCLTech Lead Salary 4 - 13 years exp. (203 salaries)	₹5.3 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr 12% more
Tech Mahindra Lead Salary 8 - 15 years exp. (88 salaries)	₹8.5 L/yr - ₹36.7 L/yr 79% more	8 job openings
Cognizant Lead Salary 3 - 14 years exp. (144 salaries)	₹7 L/yr - ₹28.6 L/yr 42% more
Accenture Lead Salary 6 - 15 years exp. (223 salaries)	₹7.4 L/yr - ₹30.8 L/yr 52% more	2 job openings
IBM Lead Salary 3 - 10 years exp. (348 salaries)	₹3.1 L/yr - ₹10.3 L/yr 38% less	2 job openings
Capgemini Lead Salary 7 - 14 years exp. (97 salaries)	₹6.1 L/yr - ₹25.1 L/yr 29% more	5 job openings
LTIMindtree Lead Salary 8 - 13 years exp. (50 salaries)	₹9 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr 74% more	1 job opening
Societe Generale Global Solution Centre Lead Salary 8 - 13 years exp. (204 salaries)	₹7.8 L/yr - ₹25.4 L/yr 42% more	1 job opening

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Lead salary at TCS ranges between ₹4.7 Lakhs to ₹20.2 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 4 years to 15 years. Salary estimates are based on 567 latest salaries received from various employees of TCS.

Experience wise TCS Lead salaries

Last Updated: 20 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
4 years (21 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹14.5 L/yr
5 years (35 salaries)	₹3.6 L/yr - ₹14.4 L/yr
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6 years (38 salaries)	₹4.2 L/yr - ₹15.1 L/yr
7 years (46 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹14.5 L/yr
8 years (80 salaries)	₹4.3 L/yr - ₹17.4 L/yr
9 years (74 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹18.7 L/yr
10 years (91 salaries)	₹5.1 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr
11 years (76 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹21.2 L/yr
12 years (51 salaries)	₹5.4 L/yr - ₹20.9 L/yr
13 years (26 salaries)	₹5.5 L/yr - ₹22.2 L/yr
14 years (16 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr
15+ years (13 salaries)	₹6.2 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr

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Top skills at TCS for Lead

Java VMware Spring Boot SCCM DNS

Salary related reviews for TCS

2.4

Rated by 33 employees for salary & benefits

Associate Consultant in Mumbai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

1.0

• posted on 06 Mar 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Nothing found yet

Dislikes

- variable pay is scam for c3a plus people - toxic environment depends on team member and client (no team work) - zero job security , they will hire you any time and fire you with no reason it's like my bat and my ball if you gave me out then I will take my bat and ball with me no body can play - no salary growth

Salary - Bad

+6 more

Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 21 Feb 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Job security as even illiterate and free loader can work as software engineer till they retire.

Job security - Good

Dislikes

They promote free loader work culture. Skill development on name only. Company culture: Toxic Salary: Even ola driver and Panipuri seller earns more with comfort. Promotions: What are that?.

Salary - Bad

+5 more

Project Manager in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

1.0

• posted on 20 Feb 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Depends on account and Manager, how good your relation is with them.

Job security - Good

Dislikes

Incase if you get low rating, please forget your whole Variable Pay for whole year. Presently TCS in not considered as work life would be good.

Salary - Bad

+2 more

Associate Consultant in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

2.0

• posted on 19 Feb 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

TCS is good for freshers and juniors. its running on brand name thats it.

Dislikes

compensation is pathetic. year on year raise in compensation is very horrible. huge variable pay and its not paid above c2 level associates.

Salary - Bad

+4 more

Technical Lead in Pune

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 18 Feb 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Job security.

Job security - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

...ee, senior management takes advantage of this and just work for status meetings. There is no reward for talented folks, not getting enough salary and there is no meaning of appraisal process.

Salary - Poor

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TCS Lead Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Lead at TCS ?

The average salary of a Lead at TCS in India typically ranges from ₹4.7 Lakhs to ₹20.2 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 4 years to 15 years).

The top 10% of Lead at TCS earn more than ₹20.2 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹30.0 Lakhs per year. 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 500+ TCS employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Lead at TCS in India typically ranges from ₹81,864 to ₹84,000 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹4.7 Lakhs to ₹20.2 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 4 years to 15 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 500+ salaries received from various employees of TCS. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

What are the key skills required to be a Lead at TCS ?

To be a Lead at TCS in india, the key skills required include:

- Java
- VMware
- Spring Boot
- SCCM
- DNS

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

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

Koch Business Solutions	₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year
Mphasis	₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year
NTT	₹11.7 Lakhs to ₹32.0 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹8.5 Lakhs to ₹36.7 Lakhs per year
Tata Group	₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹30.0 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 Lead in companies similar to TCS in India?

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

LTIMindtree	₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹28.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro	₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹7.4 Lakhs to ₹30.8 Lakhs per year
Persistent Systems	₹12.4 Lakhs to ₹26.0 Lakhs per year
NTT Data	₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹29.0 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 at TCS in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
4 years	₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹14.5 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹14.4 Lakhs per year
6 years	₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹15.1 Lakhs per year
7 years	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹14.5 Lakhs per year

and so on.

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TCS Lead salary in India ranges between ₹4.7 Lakhs to ₹20.2 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 567 TCS latest salaries received from various employees of TCS.