TCS Chennai Lead Data Engineer Salaries by 7 Employees (Updated 2025)

10 - 15 years exp.

₹13.8 Lakhs - ₹35 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

7% less than the average Lead Data Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 10 - 15 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Lead Data Engineer Salary 10 - 12 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹14.2 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr
Data Science & Analytics Lead Data Engineer Salary 15 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹16.9 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr
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Project & Program Management Lead Data Engineer Salary 13 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹13.8 L/yr - ₹29.5 L/yr

Last Updated: 21 Mar 2025

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TCS Lead Data Engineer Salary

10 - 15 years exp. (7 salaries)

₹13.8 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
Accenture Lead Data Engineer Salary 9 - 13 years exp. (16 salaries)	₹13 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr 17% more
Cognizant Lead Data Engineer Salary 8 - 14 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹13.6 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr 12% less
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Infosys Lead Data Engineer Salary 3 - 9 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹11 L/yr - ₹24.5 L/yr 21% less
HCLTech Lead Data Engineer Salary 10 - 13 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹16 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr 12% more
Capgemini Lead Data Engineer Salary 10 - 15 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹18 L/yr - ₹25.7 L/yr 9% less

Lead Data Engineer salary at TCS ranges between ₹13.8 Lakhs to ₹35 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 10 years to 15 years. Salary estimates are based on 7 latest salaries received from various employees of TCS.

Experience wise TCS Lead Data Engineer salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 21 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹14.2 L/yr - ₹43.5 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹20 L/yr - ₹45.3 L/yr
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12 years (3 salaries)	₹26 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹13.8 L/yr - ₹48.8 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹25.3 L/yr - ₹32.3 L/yr
15+ years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹11.6 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr

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Top skills at TCS for Lead Data Engineer

Kafka AWS ETL

Salary related reviews for TCS

Lead Data Engineer in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 16 May 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Work culture is good.

Job security - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Now they have changed the work hours from office and being tagged with variables pay. Even though due our job nature we have to work early and late in night . It' like from morning to night we are engaged with office work.

Salary - Poor

+1 more

System Engineer in Indore

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 09 Feb 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

TCS offers good work life balance and average skill development. Once you are in they rarely fire. They have variety of projects where you will be mapped according to your skill even if you are average or poor in skill.

Job security - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

Poor salary hikes, Removal of hybrid mode. And Poor promotions. Only disadvantages of TCS job as a fresher is less money.

Salary - Poor

+1 more

System Engineer in New Delhi

Full Time

Data Science & Analytics Department

3.0

• posted on 08 Feb 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

there ae no layoffs in TCS and will hopefully never happen. There is never too much work hence there is a god work-life balance.

Job security - Excellent

+1 more

Dislikes

salary s too low and even the annual hikes are at a very low growth rate. getting promoted for people is very random instead of being time-based or merit based.

Salary - Poor

+1 more

System Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Other Department

5.0

• posted on 04 Feb 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

TCS offers excellent training and development programs to help employees grow professionally. Also TCS is a well-established company with a reputation for long-term stability.

Salary - Good

+6 more

Dislikes

Compensation is slower to rise compared to some other competitors in the industry.

Senior Associate in Mumbai

Full Time

Shipping & Maritime Department

3.0

• posted on 18 Jan 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Best place to experience person, if you not want work in pressure than this company is your type.

Job security - Excellent

Dislikes

Salary growth is very low as compared other bpo company for freshers and experience employees politics they think that we are the only boss

Salary - Poor

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What is the salary of Lead Data Engineer at TCS in Chennai?

The average salary of a Lead Data Engineer at TCS in Chennai typically ranges from ₹13.8 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 10 years to 15 years).

The top 10% of Lead Data Engineer in Chennai at TCS earn more than ₹35.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹35.0 Lakhs per year. Lead Data Engineer 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 7 TCS employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Lead Data Engineer at TCS in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a Lead Data Engineer at TCS in Chennai typically ranges from ₹1,53,984 to ₹1,59,809 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹13.8 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 10 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 7 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 Data Engineer at TCS in Chennai?

To be a Lead Data Engineer at TCS in Chennai, the key skills required include:

- Kafka
- AWS
- ETL

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 Data Engineer in India?

Accenture	₹13.0 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹35.0 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 Data Engineer in companies similar to TCS in Chennai?

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

Capgemini	₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹25.7 Lakhs per year
Cognizant	₹13.6 Lakhs to ₹29.0 Lakhs per year
Infosys	₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹24.5 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 Lead Data Engineer at TCS in Chennai?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
10 years	₹14.2 Lakhs to ₹43.5 Lakhs per year
11 years	₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹45.3 Lakhs per year
12 years	₹26.0 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year
13 years	₹13.8 Lakhs to ₹48.8 Lakhs per year

and so on.

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TCS Lead Data Engineer salary in Chennai ranges between ₹13.8 Lakhs to ₹35 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 7 TCS latest salaries received from various employees of TCS.