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ZS Lead Engineer salaries in India (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
5 - 13 years exp.
₹25 Lakhs - ₹55 Lakhs
Salary of majority employees
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145% more than the average Lead Engineer Salary in Management Consulting Companies for 5 - 13 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA
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6 - 12 years exp. (12 salaries)
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₹25 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr

Data Science & Analytics
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5 - 13 years exp. (3 salaries)
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₹36 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr

Last Updated: 13 Mar 2025

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4 - 18 years exp. (24 salaries)

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₹13.8 L/yr - ₹48.4 L/yr

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₹25 L/yr - ₹46 L/yr

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₹12.5 L/yr - ₹41.3 L/yr

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₹11 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr

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PwC Lead Engineer Salary

7 - 15 years exp. (8 salaries)

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₹20 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr

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Gartner Lead Engineer Salary

6 - 14 years exp. (6 salaries)

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₹20 L/yr - ₹56 L/yr

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5 - 10 years exp. (5 salaries)

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₹13 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr

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Protiviti Lead Engineer Salary

5 - 7 years exp. (4 salaries)

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₹19.3 L/yr - ₹21.9 L/yr

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McKinsey & Company Lead Engineer Salary

7 - 10 years exp. (3 salaries)

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₹23.2 L/yr - ₹36.3 L/yr

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IPE Global Lead Engineer Salary

10 - 13 years exp. (3 salaries)

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₹12.3 L/yr - ₹14.9 L/yr

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Lead Engineer salary at ZS ranges between ₹25 Lakhs to ₹55 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 5 years to 13 years. Salary estimates are based on 19 latest salaries received from various employees of ZS.

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Experience wise ZS Lead Engineer salaries

Last Updated: 13 Mar 2025

Experience Avg Annual Salary
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹36 L/yr - ₹72.7 L/yr
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₹16.1 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr
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₹16 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr
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₹15.9 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr
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Top skills at ZS for Lead Engineer

Python Management Consulting Engineering Management Financial Planning and Analysis Azure Databricks Machine Learning Data Pipeline Software Configuration Management Cloud ETL Big Data Service Desk Data Engineering AWS Computer Networking

Salary related reviews for ZS

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Rated by 4 employees for salary & benefits

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Consulting Department

4.0
  •  posted on 30 Dec 2024

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Likes

- Collaborative Environment - Competitive compensation and good appraisals (Minimum: double digit percentage for average performing employees as well) - Consulting flavour with client facing roles

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  • Salary - Good
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Dislikes

- Poor Work life balance - Limited tech stack - Favoritism and politics at higher level (almost common for all corporates and not just limited to ZS)

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  • Work-life balance - Poor

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Consulting Department

3.0
  •  posted on 15 Nov 2023

4.0
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Salary and bonus is good as compared to core pharma companies

  • Salary - Good
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Dislikes

Work life balance and bias among teams isn't good at all. Normal days are 10 am to 10 pm which very often stretchs beyond this as well. The transparency between hierarchies is very questionable. Even after working day and night your manager might question your credibility.

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  • Promotions - Poor
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Consulting Department

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  •  posted on 13 Aug 2023

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Salary benefits

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Dislikes

Toxic work culture even within the associates, associate consultant, managers. Don't even join as Associate consultant / Consultant with excellent previous track record you will regret later part of your career. No recognition / No respect only home grown associates will be always treated like a gems as If they are awarded from Harvard / Oxford. Not much stuff as business ethics getting worst rated projects by fooling clients. Please avoid joining if you have very good growth trajectory in your previous company choose wise company than ZS even slightly lesser salary comparison.

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Marketing & Communication Department

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  •  posted on 07 Aug 2023

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1. The compensation and benefits they provide is good. 2. Office is really nicely constructed, you will fell like going to office everyday just because how comfortable the seating and facilities are. 3. Good projects

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Dislikes

1. No job security 2. Too much layoff (1000+ this year) when the managers fail to get projects to the team. And the manager is rarely laid off. Its the team who suffers (they have been doing this since years but they have been doing this under the name of counselling off. Where they give some random reasons and put people to PIP and even after people performing well through PIP they give some vague reasons and do layoff). 3. Special recommendation for lateral hires: if you are a lateral higher please find ways to please the managers and the seniors because just hard work won't help you as they will always take sides for the home grown employees. 4. There is a lot of politics and favouritism among various teams. 5. With a lot of companies HRs are the right people to discuss these issues but not with ZS. The HRs are also involved in all these politics and will never be helpful

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  • Job security - Bad
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Data Science & Analytics Department

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  •  posted on 14 Sep 2023

3.0
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Likes

...o be people (but culture is degrading now) flexibility can be helpful sometimes Pay is good but average if you look outside.

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  • Promotions - Good

Dislikes

Terrible worklife balance derailing your mental and physical health. Lack of appreciation and unrealistic expectations. No opportunities for on-site, domestic travel. Declining perks and employee wellbeing.

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  • Work-life balance - Bad
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ZS Lead Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Lead Engineer at ZS ?
The average salary of a Lead Engineer at ZS in India typically ranges from ₹25.0 Lakhs to ₹55.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 5 years to 13 years).

The top 10% of Lead Engineer at ZS earn more than ₹48.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹55.0 Lakhs per year. Lead Engineer Salaries at ZS 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 10+ ZS employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Lead Engineer at ZS in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Lead Engineer at ZS in India typically ranges from ₹2,37,581 to ₹2,47,186 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹25.0 Lakhs to ₹55.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 5 years to 13 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 10+ salaries received from various employees of ZS. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.
What are the key skills required to be a Lead Engineer at ZS ?
To be a Lead Engineer at ZS in india, the key skills required include:

  • - Python
  • - Management Consulting
  • - Engineering Management
  • - Financial Planning and Analysis
  • - Azure Databricks

These skills are highly valued at ZS and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.
Which companies offer higher salaries than ZS for Lead Engineer in India?
BCG ₹25.0 Lakhs to ₹46.0 Lakhs per year

These companies are known for offering competitive compensation packages that can exceed the salary offered by ZS, depending on the role and experience level.
What is the salary of a Lead Engineer in companies similar to ZS in India?
The salary of a Lead Engineer at companies similar to ZS in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Gartner ₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹56.0 Lakhs per year
Deloitte ₹13.8 Lakhs to ₹48.4 Lakhs per year
McKinsey & Company ₹23.2 Lakhs to ₹36.3 Lakhs per year
PwC ₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year
Ernst & Young ₹12.5 Lakhs to ₹41.3 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 ZS in India?
The salary growth for a Lead Engineer at ZS depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Lead Engineer can expect the following growth trajectory at ZS:

Experience Average Salary Range
5 years ₹36.0 Lakhs to ₹72.7 Lakhs per year
6 years ₹16.1 Lakhs to ₹48.0 Lakhs per year
7 years ₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹48.0 Lakhs per year
8 years ₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year
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ZS Lead Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹25 Lakhs to ₹55 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 19 ZS latest salaries received from various employees of ZS.