As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead in India is ₹ 18,31,300, with an hourly rate of ₹ 880, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 15,79,400 to ₹ 25,47,200, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 15,79,400
50TH(Median)   ₹ 18,31,300
75TH   ₹ 25,47,200
Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead Salary ₹ 15,79,400 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead Salary ₹ 18,31,300 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead Salary ₹ 25,47,200 India April 22, 2025

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How Much Does an Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead is about ₹ 18,31,300 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 880, a monthly salary of about ₹ 1,52,608, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 35,217. Click the switch button below to see more details about Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

An Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 64,281 - ₹ 69,609, while Intermediate make ₹ 65,042 - ₹ 70,243, Senior earn ₹ 65,803 - ₹ 70,878, Specialist earn ₹ 68,213 - ₹ 73,221, Expert can reach ₹ 72,728 - ₹ 79,131 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead ₹ 67,960
Intermediate Level Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead ₹ 68,594
Senior Level Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead ₹ 69,228
Specialist Level Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead ₹ 71,512
Expert Level Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead ₹ 76,833
₹ 67,960 0 yr
₹ 68,594 < 2 yrs
₹ 69,228 2-4 yrs
₹ 71,512 5-8 yrs
₹ 76,833 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 96%
Intermediate Level 96%
Senior Level 96%
Specialist Level 96%
Expert Level 96%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in India for Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 19,84,656 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 17,10,456, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 16,62,899 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Software Engineer - Project Lead or Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead?

As of April 22, 2025 , an Software Engineer - Project Lead makes more than an Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead. An Software Engineer - Project Lead earns an average annual salary of ₹ 23,52,906. And an Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead earns an average annual salary of ₹ 18,31,300.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Software Engineer - Project Lead
₹ 16,98,798
₹ 31,73,599
Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead
₹ 24,24,534
₹ 39,36,181
Project Lead Mechanical Engineer
₹ 14,56,965
₹ 26,34,086
Design Engineer - Project Lead
₹ 18,79,555
₹ 34,02,300
Network Engineer - Project Lead
₹ 14,86,005
₹ 27,10,906

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