TCS Chennai Lead Engineer Salaries by 20+ Employees (Updated 2025)

5 - 16 years exp.

₹8 Lakhs - ₹21.7 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

27% more than the average Lead Engineer Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 5 - 16 years of experience

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Research & Development Lead Engineer Salary 5 - 16 years exp. (20 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr
Engineering - Software & QA Lead Engineer Salary 5 - 16 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹10 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr
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Production, Manufacturing & Engineering Lead Engineer Salary 12 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹13 L/yr - ₹21.7 L/yr

Last Updated: 14 Mar 2025

Companies similar to TCS for Lead Engineer in Chennai

TCS Lead Engineer Salary

5 - 16 years exp. (29 salaries)

₹8 L/yr - ₹21.7 L/yr

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
HCLTech Lead Engineer Salary 1 - 10 years exp. (4.8k salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr 54% less
HCL Group Lead Engineer Salary 3 - 10 years exp. (877 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹15.3 L/yr 49% less
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Wipro Lead Engineer Salary 5 - 14 years exp. (115 salaries)	₹9.8 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr 29% more	2 job openings
HCL Infosystems Lead Engineer Salary 3 - 9 years exp. (67 salaries)	₹3.8 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr 50% less
UST Lead Engineer Salary 6 - 12 years exp. (30 salaries)	₹11.1 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr 22% more	1 job opening
Infosys Lead Engineer Salary 6 - 16 years exp. (28 salaries)	₹6.5 L/yr - ₹23.7 L/yr 22% less
Tech Mahindra Lead Engineer Salary 7 - 15 years exp. (19 salaries)	₹8.1 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr 6% more
Cognizant Lead Engineer Salary 3 - 12 years exp. (10 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr 9% more
Capgemini Lead Engineer Salary 7 - 13 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr 6% more
Accenture Lead Engineer Salary 6 - 10 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹15 L/yr - ₹20.1 L/yr 12% more
LTIMindtree Lead Engineer Salary 6 - 10 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹9 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr 3% less
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DXC Technology Lead Engineer Salary 8 - 14 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹10.8 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr 12% more
NTT Data Lead Engineer Salary 5 - 9 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹14 L/yr - ₹21.8 L/yr 20% more

Lead Engineer salary at TCS ranges between ₹8 Lakhs to ₹21.7 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 5 years to 16 years. Salary estimates are based on 29 latest salaries received from various employees of TCS.

Experience wise TCS Lead Engineer salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 14 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹12 L/yr - ₹15.3 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹12.6 L/yr - ₹16.1 L/yr
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7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹13.2 L/yr - ₹16.9 L/yr
8 years (3 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹27.7 L/yr
9 years (6 salaries)	₹12 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹15.1 L/yr - ₹19.2 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹15.7 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr
12 years (4 salaries)	₹13.1 L/yr - ₹21.7 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹16.9 L/yr - ₹21.6 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹17.5 L/yr - ₹22.4 L/yr
15+ years (6 salaries)	₹18 L/yr - ₹36.9 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for TCS

3.0

Rated by 2 employees for salary & benefits

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

Lead Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 25 May 2022

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good company to work with job security.. It all depends on the account mgmt and how they handle it.... Will get leave when ask but again responsibility lies to manage work when away as there is no backup except emergency cases....

Job security - Excellent

Dislikes

Compensation is average 5% for slogging 12hrs a day, . Stop treating client as super God... Reward hard work not buckets... Gem points are as rare as real gems... Please bring back the real tata culture....

Salary - Poor

Software Developer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 23 Mar 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

As you all know that TCS is one of the top most company in MNCs. Company provides good security and you will not feel pressure in work.

Job security - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Promotions, hikes and salary perspective this is top worst company in india with no hikes and promotions. They will never think about employees future and their expectations.

Salary - Bad

+2 more

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

System Engineer in Gurgaon / Gurugram

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

1.0

• posted on 01 Mar 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Don't like anything offices have spacious working desk and some chairs are good

Job security - Good

Dislikes

List is too long but I'll short with career progression in terms of salary, you'll get additional responsibilities daily but no compensation. No facilities for employees in office

Salary - Bad

+2 more

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Experience - 5.9 Tech - React.js CTC- 13LPA Current company - TCS Offer in the process - Nagarro (19LPA) My LWD is 24th May, but I told Nagarro I can be released in 30 days. Now, should I: 1. Be honest and say I can join on 25th May? 2. Commit to 25th April and request a DOJ extension later?(By telling them some emergency) Q1). If I choose option 1, is there a risk they won’t release the offer?(As I am being hired for a particular project, so will they go for some immediate candidates?) Q2). If I choose option 2, could they revoke the offer?(As the HR told changing the DOJ in released offer letter is not possible

Nagarro offer: Kindly Help me to decide

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TCS Lead Engineer Salary FAQs

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

The average salary of a Lead Engineer at TCS in Chennai typically ranges from ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹21.7 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 5 years to 16 years).

The top 10% of Lead Engineer in Chennai at TCS earn more than ₹20.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹21.7 Lakhs per year. Lead 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 20+ TCS employees in India.

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

The estimated take-home salary of a Lead Engineer at TCS in Chennai typically ranges from ₹1,15,638 to ₹1,18,864 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹21.7 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 5 years to 16 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 20+ 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 Lead Engineer in India?

Wipro	₹9.8 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year
UST	₹11.1 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year
NTT Data	₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹21.8 Lakhs per year
Accenture	₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹20.1 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology	₹10.8 Lakhs to ₹21.0 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 Engineer in companies similar to TCS in Chennai?

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

Cognizant	₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
Tech Mahindra	₹8.1 Lakhs to ₹29.0 Lakhs per year
Capgemini	₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year
LTIMindtree	₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹27.0 Lakhs per year
Infosys	₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹23.7 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 TCS in Chennai?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
5 years	₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹15.3 Lakhs per year
6 years	₹12.6 Lakhs to ₹16.1 Lakhs per year
7 years	₹13.2 Lakhs to ₹16.9 Lakhs per year
8 years	₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹27.7 Lakhs per year

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TCS Lead Engineer salary in Chennai ranges between ₹8 Lakhs to ₹21.7 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 29 TCS latest salaries received from various employees of TCS.