As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Design Engineer - Project Lead in India is ₹ 17,86,900, with an hourly rate of ₹ 859, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 14,39,000 to ₹ 22,93,100, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 14,39,000
50TH(Median)   ₹ 17,86,900
75TH   ₹ 22,93,100
Design Engineer - Project Lead Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Design Engineer - Project Lead Salary ₹ 14,39,000 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Design Engineer - Project Lead Salary ₹ 17,86,900 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Design Engineer - Project Lead Salary ₹ 22,93,100 India April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Design Engineer - Project Lead Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Design Engineer - Project Lead salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Design Engineer - Project Lead is about ₹ 17,86,900 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 859, a monthly salary of about ₹ 1,48,908, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 34,363. Click the switch button below to see more details about Design Engineer - Project Lead hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Design Engineer - Project Leads Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Design Engineer - Project Lead's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 55,407 - ₹ 61,112, while Intermediate make ₹ 56,222 - ₹ 61,791, Senior earn ₹ 57,037 - ₹ 62,470, Specialist earn ₹ 59,618 - ₹ 64,675, Expert can reach ₹ 64,330 - ₹ 68,812 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Design Engineer - Project Lead ₹ 59,346
Intermediate Level Design Engineer - Project Lead ₹ 60,025
Senior Level Design Engineer - Project Lead ₹ 60,704
Specialist Level Design Engineer - Project Lead ₹ 63,149
Expert Level Design Engineer - Project Lead ₹ 67,203
₹ 59,346 0 yr
₹ 60,025 < 2 yrs
₹ 60,704 2-4 yrs
₹ 63,149 5-8 yrs
₹ 67,203 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 97%
Intermediate Level 97%
Senior Level 97%
Specialist Level 96%
Expert Level 96%
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What are the Highest Paying Cities in India for Design Engineer - Project Lead?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Design Engineer - Project Lead are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 19,36,537 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 16,68,986, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 16,22,582 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Design Engineer - Project Lead or Design Engineer - Project Lead?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Design Engineer - Project Lead makes more than a Design Engineer - Project Lead. A Design Engineer - Project Lead earns an average annual salary of ₹ 25,46,823. And a Design Engineer - Project Lead earns an average annual salary of ₹ 17,86,900.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Design Engineer - Project Lead
₹ 18,79,555
₹ 34,02,300
Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead
₹ 24,24,534
₹ 39,36,181
Project Lead Mechanical Engineer
₹ 14,56,965
₹ 26,34,086
Network Engineer - Project Lead
₹ 14,86,005
₹ 27,10,906
Design Engineer IV
₹ 18,66,138
₹ 33,78,014

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