TCS Lead Design Engineer Salaries by 30+ Employees (Updated 2025)

5 - 14 years exp.

₹6.5 Lakhs - ₹16.3 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

23% less than the average Lead Design Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 5 - 14 years of experience

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Research & Development Lead Design Engineer Salary 5 - 14 years exp. (23 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr
Production, Manufacturing & Engineering Lead Design Engineer Salary 6 - 12 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
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Engineering - Hardware & Networks Lead Design Engineer Salary 8 - 9 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.5 L/yr - ₹9.4 L/yr

Last Updated: 15 Feb 2025

Companies similar to TCS for Lead Design Engineer

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
Infosys Lead Design Engineer Salary 8 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹10.5 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr 25% more
Wipro Lead Design Engineer Salary 10 - 17 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹9.6 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr 25% more
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HCLTech Lead Design Engineer Salary 5 - 9 years exp. (221 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr 20% less
Tech Mahindra Lead Design Engineer Salary 5 - 18 years exp. (11 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr 28% more
Cyient Lead Design Engineer Salary 7 - 15 years exp. (173 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr 17% more	2 job openings
HCL Group Lead Design Engineer Salary 5 - 10 years exp. (38 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr 30% less
Capgemini Lead Design Engineer Salary 8 - 15 years exp. (16 salaries)	₹7.2 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr 12% more
Accenture Lead Design Engineer Salary 7 - 14 years exp. (11 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹12.1 L/yr 5% more
Tata Group Lead Design Engineer Salary 10 - 13 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹16 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr 74% more

Lead Design Engineer salary at TCS ranges between ₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹16.3 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 5 years to 14 years. Salary estimates are based on 33 latest salaries received from various employees of TCS.

Experience wise TCS Lead Design Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 15 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.6 L/yr - ₹12.4 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.7 L/yr - ₹13.5 L/yr
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7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.8 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
8 years (5 salaries)	₹6.5 L/yr - ₹11.1 L/yr
9 years (6 salaries)	₹6.5 L/yr - ₹12.7 L/yr
10 years (7 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr
11 years (4 salaries)	₹9.9 L/yr - ₹18.7 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.3 L/yr - ₹11.1 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.4 L/yr - ₹19.8 L/yr
14 years (3 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹16.2 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for TCS

2.5

Rated by 2 employees for salary & benefits

Technical Lead in Chennai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 25 Oct 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Worklife balance will be good, don't expect salary hike and promotion, if you are into management you will get salary hike and promotion with out asking your manager

Skill development - Good

+3 more

Dislikes

Even call taxi driver is earning 3k to 4 k per day, he is happy, here even seniors will get 70 k to 80 k max - experience level will be 18 + By the name of work life balance, they won't give promotions, 10 year back what salary you will be getting, almost same salary you will be getting now, they won't ask you to go out of company You will get burnout here , after going through this tough situation you have commitments you have to go and look out for some good job outside

Salary - Poor

+2 more

Design Engineer in Gurgaon / Gurugram

Full Time

Research & Development Department

3.0

• posted on 19 Oct 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

If you get good project and client than everything is good

Work-life balance - Good

Dislikes

Appraisal and salary hike is super difficult, if you have worked for product company previously then definitely you wont like tcs for some reasons. Try to join tcs at the time you wanna get stability in life. 3 month of notice period could be a hurdle for you to find a new job

Salary - Poor

+2 more

Senior Software Engineer in Indore

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 30 Sep 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

At Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), employees appreciate the global exposure, diverse work environment, and strong emphasis on learning and development. The company offers job stability, flexible work options, and opportunities for career growth, all while fostering collaboration across regions, making it a rewarding place to work.

Job security - Excellent

+1 more

Dislikes

... the workload can be manageable, project deadlines can sometimes lead to stress. Compensation may also be viewed as less competitive compared to other firms, affecting employee satisfaction regarding pay.

Work-life balance - Poor

Senior Software Engineer in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

1.0

• posted on 13 Jul 2024

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Nothing

Dislikes

Back step on work from home, worst management, worst benefits, work compensation. And they promised onsite at time of interview but after joining their is no discussion about it. Office is very far from city adibatla.

Salary - Bad

+6 more

Lead Engineer in Chennai

Full Time

Research & Development Department

4.0

• posted on 05 Jan 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

I am happy to work here only for job security. Who are coming more experience with good salary Can stay until there carrier. Not recommended for freshers for staying longer time Just learn and go with in 2 years.

Job security - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

Promotion Salary hike People management

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TCS Lead Design Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Lead Design Engineer at TCS?

Lead Design Engineer salary at TCS in India ranges between ₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹16.3 Lakhs for experience between 5 years to 14 years. According to our estimates it is 23% less than the average Lead Design Engineer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 33 latest salaries received from various employees of TCS India.

How does the salary of a Lead Design Engineer at TCS India compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a Lead Design Engineer at TCS is 23% less than the average salary of a Lead Design Engineer in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

Which similar companies are paying more than TCS to a Lead Design Engineer in India?

Tata Group Lead Design Engineer Salary - ₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹21.0 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra Lead Design Engineer Salary - ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹21.0 Lakhs per year
Wipro Lead Design Engineer Salary - ₹9.6 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year
Infosys Lead Design Engineer Salary - ₹10.5 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year
Cyient Lead Design Engineer Salary - ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year

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

Capgemini Lead Design Engineer Salary - ₹7.2 Lakhs to ₹14.0 Lakhs per year
Accenture Lead Design Engineer Salary - ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹12.1 Lakhs per year
HCLTech Lead Design Engineer Salary - ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹12.5 Lakhs per year
HCL Group Lead Design Engineer Salary - ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Lead Design Engineer at TCS ranges between ₹73,186 per month to ₹75,075 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average TCS Lead Design Engineer salary in India which ranges between ₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹16.3 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 5 years to 14 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Lead Design Engineer at TCS?

According to AmbitionBox, 79% of the TCS Lead Design Engineers reported a notice period of 3 Months, 10% reported a notice period of 1 Month and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 19 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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TCS Lead Design Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹16.3 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 33 TCS latest salaries received from various employees of TCS.