ThoughtWorks Chennai Lead Consultant Salaries by 20+ Employees (Updated 2025)

9 - 16 years exp.

₹25 Lakhs - ₹60 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

89% more than the average Lead Consultant Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 9 - 16 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Lead Consultant Salary 10 - 14 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹25 L/yr - ₹58 L/yr
Data Science & Analytics Lead Consultant Salary 12 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹30 L/yr - ₹56.3 L/yr
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Product Management Lead Consultant Salary 15 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹36.8 L/yr - ₹51.7 L/yr
Consulting Lead Consultant Salary 11 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹30 L/yr - ₹54.7 L/yr

Last Updated: 8 Mar 2025

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ThoughtWorks Lead Consultant Salary

9 - 16 years exp. (26 salaries)

₹25 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
HTC Global Services Lead Consultant Salary 8 - 11 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹17 L/yr - ₹31.4 L/yr 29% less
Collabera Technologies Lead Consultant Salary 9 - 10 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹11.5 L/yr - ₹19.4 L/yr 57% less
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Virtusa Consulting Services Lead Consultant Salary 6 - 16 years exp. (842 salaries)	₹10.5 L/yr - ₹34.8 L/yr 49% less	1 job opening
HCLTech Lead Consultant Salary 6 - 16 years exp. (412 salaries)	₹8.5 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr 52% less
Infosys Lead Consultant Salary 9 - 22 years exp. (349 salaries)	₹11.5 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr 37% less	2 job openings

Lead Consultant salary at ThoughtWorks ranges between ₹25 Lakhs to ₹60 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 9 years to 16 years. Salary estimates are based on 26 latest salaries received from various employees of ThoughtWorks.

Experience wise ThoughtWorks Lead Consultant salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 8 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹28.6 L/yr - ₹36.6 L/yr
10 years (3 salaries)	₹25 L/yr - ₹61.7 L/yr
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11 years (4 salaries)	₹30 L/yr - ₹66.1 L/yr
12 years (3 salaries)	₹30 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr
13 years (6 salaries)	₹38 L/yr - ₹52 L/yr
14 years (5 salaries)	₹38 L/yr - ₹58 L/yr
15+ years (4 salaries)	₹36.8 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr

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Top skills at ThoughtWorks for Lead Consultant

TDD Agile Continuous Integration Automation Consulting SCALA Infrastructure Deployment Programming GCP Javascript Backend Web Designing Data Processing Coding

Salary related reviews for ThoughtWorks

3.8

Rated by 4 employees for salary & benefits

Lead Consultant in Chennai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 24 Aug 2023

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good peer group Autonomy for individual to pursue different options Good pay compared to other consulting orgs

Salary - Good

+5 more

Dislikes

Environment is changing a lot in recent times We have let go of lot of people Also feel we have taken lot of staff Aug projects We bite more than we can chew

Lead Consultant in New Delhi

Full Time

Project & Program Management Department

2.0

• posted on 08 Oct 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

People in Gurgaon office are good. The office environment is vibrant.

Salary - Good

Dislikes

... couple of year. The leaders are like managers, there is no lead by example. 2. There has been no salary hikes for 2 years and marginal hike in the recent cyle. 3. There is emphasis on learning and development, but organization does not want to make any investment in that regard. 4. There is a concept of feedback, but only top down. The company is not in line with Industry standard of 360 degree feedback

Skill development - Bad

+3 more

Senior QA Consultant in Pune

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 14 Oct 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Company culture is good. People help others in any challenges and to grow.

Company culture - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Salary they are not giving as expected. Appraisals are getting very low and there is very bad policy of they will give you promotion but not the salary hike.

Salary - Poor

+2 more

Lead Product Manager in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

4.0

• posted on 20 Aug 2023

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Work life balance People in general Decent salary for a services org

Salary - Good

+5 more

Dislikes

Hypocricy and over the board wokeism Some of the top management in India are not fit to be in their roles Over dependence on project management these days over the core roles (dev,qa, ba)

Developer in Mumbai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 16 Jul 2023

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Team leads are good most of the time Tech stack is cutting edge but still can't learn shit due to delivery pressure

Dislikes

Salary is pretty low balled, mostly talks rather than work. Weekend work has been continuously creeping over since 1 yr. Almost every project has stupid CLT who have overpromised things and devs pay price of it.

Salary - Bad

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What is the salary of Lead Consultant at ThoughtWorks in Chennai?

The average salary of a Lead Consultant at ThoughtWorks in Chennai typically ranges from ₹25.0 Lakhs to ₹60.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 9 years to 16 years).

The top 10% of Lead Consultant in Chennai at ThoughtWorks earn more than ₹57.4 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹60.0 Lakhs per year. Lead Consultant Salaries at ThoughtWorks 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+ ThoughtWorks employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Lead Consultant at ThoughtWorks in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a Lead Consultant at ThoughtWorks in Chennai typically ranges from ₹2,53,955 to ₹2,64,301 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹25.0 Lakhs to ₹60.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 9 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 ThoughtWorks. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

What are the key skills required to be a Lead Consultant at ThoughtWorks in Chennai?

To be a Lead Consultant at ThoughtWorks in Chennai, the key skills required include:

- TDD
- Agile
- Continuous Integration
- Automation
- Consulting

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

What is the salary of a Lead Consultant in companies similar to ThoughtWorks in Chennai?

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

HTC Global Services	₹17.0 Lakhs to ₹31.4 Lakhs per year
Infosys	₹11.5 Lakhs to ₹38.0 Lakhs per year
Virtusa Consulting Services	₹10.5 Lakhs to ₹34.8 Lakhs per year
HCLTech	₹8.5 Lakhs to ₹36.0 Lakhs per year
Collabera Technologies	₹11.5 Lakhs to ₹19.4 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 Consultant at ThoughtWorks in Chennai?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
9 years	₹28.6 Lakhs to ₹36.6 Lakhs per year
10 years	₹25.0 Lakhs to ₹61.7 Lakhs per year
11 years	₹30.0 Lakhs to ₹66.1 Lakhs per year
12 years	₹30.0 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year

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ThoughtWorks Lead Consultant salary in Chennai ranges between ₹25 Lakhs to ₹60 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 26 ThoughtWorks latest salaries received from various employees of ThoughtWorks.