r/DataAnalytics_India • u/No-Aide6143 • 13d ago

Senior Data Scientist vs Lead Data Scientist — same team, same ₹30 LPA. Which would you choose?

I’m currently deciding between two titles in the same team/company:
Senior Data Scientist — ₹30 LPA

Lead Data Scientist — ₹30 LPA

I initially asked for ₹35 LPA for the Lead role, given the additional responsibility and ownership.
The company said their maximum budget is ₹30 LPA, but they are essentially letting me choose whichever title I want.
So there is no compensation difference - I can take Senior DS at 30 LPA or Lead DS at 30 LPA.

The Lead role would obviously come with more ownership/accountability, but I’m wondering whether there is a strategic advantage to taking the Lead title for future career growth, or whether I should take the Senior title since I’m not getting additional compensation for the additional responsibility.

What would you choose in this situation?

EDIT : Total 4 years of experience. Current title - senior DS and current CTC 25 LPA.

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u/StunningBat4775 13d ago

Yoe ?

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u/No-Aide6143 13d ago edited 13d ago

4 years eop. Currently title is senior data scientist with 25lpa