Cognizant Bangalore / Bengaluru Application Manager Salaries by 5 Employees (Updated 2025)

6 - 11 years exp.

₹8 Lakhs - ₹19 Lakhs

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28% less than the average Application Manager Salary in IT Services & Consulting Companies for 6 - 11 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA Application Manager Salary 11 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10.6 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr
IT & Information Security Application Manager Salary 7 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8.5 L/yr - ₹17.2 L/yr
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Project & Program Management Application Manager Salary 9 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹11 L/yr - ₹16.4 L/yr
Healthcare & Life Sciences Application Manager Salary 6 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8 L/yr - ₹16.2 L/yr

Last Updated: 8 Mar 2025

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Cognizant Application Manager Salary

6 - 11 years exp. (5 salaries)

₹8 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr

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Societe Generale Global Solution Centre Application Manager Salary 10 - 15 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹20.8 L/yr - ₹30.5 L/yr 71% more
DXC Technology Application Manager Salary 8 - 19 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹16 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr 33% more
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Accenture Application Manager Salary 10 - 14 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹16 L/yr - ₹39 L/yr 102% more
TCS Application Manager Salary 3 - 6 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹4.9 L/yr - ₹6.9 L/yr 51% less
NTT DATA, Inc. Application Manager Salary 8 - 10 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹15 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr 25% more

Application Manager salary at Cognizant ranges between ₹8 Lakhs to ₹19 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 6 years to 11 years. Salary estimates are based on 5 latest salaries received from various employees of Cognizant.

Experience wise Cognizant Application Manager salaries in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Last Updated: 8 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9 L/yr - ₹11.5 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9.8 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr
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8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10.5 L/yr - ₹13.4 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹11.2 L/yr - ₹14.3 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹12 L/yr - ₹15.3 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹12.7 L/yr - ₹16.2 L/yr

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Application Manager in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

3.0

• posted on 02 Jul 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

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CTS is good with hikes and promotion.

Salary - Good

+3 more

Dislikes

...e balance and hefty work which leads to high pressure and eventual day slogging. Lot of people left due to slogging issues and no compensation for the extra hours.

Work satisfaction - Bad

+2 more

Senior Associate in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 20 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

As working here is quite good when your manager is cooperative. Though In previous two years work and manager both was good no complaints for them and i worked from home till now and everyone was cool.

Skill development - Good

Dislikes

Now during current project my so called manager is psycho. Here in cognizant manager also do coding but he is like only I have to do everything and he just wants credit for it. Even to other squads he is like only he is doing work. He oftenly insulted me and two other team mates. I talked with my home manager but no benefit. Only you have to suffer in that scenario.

Job security - Poor

+3 more

Senior Associate in Pune

Full Time

Consulting Department

2.0

• posted on 19 Mar 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

1. salary do not have varaibale component. 2. Co-workers are good.

Dislikes

1. Low job security 2. Forcing people to work from office(ODC) 3. Mostly support projects 4. Very low transparency with poor management 5. Work satisfaction is very average

Skill development - Poor

+5 more

Software Engineer in Noida

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0

• posted on 21 Feb 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

CTS provides a good work life balance and decent salary. All other things depends on the type of project which you got.

Salary - Good

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As a fresher you will be getting support projects , so be aware before choosing any project.

Software Engineer in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

IT & Information Security Department

2.0

• posted on 20 Feb 2025

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

We can get free online portal like udemy.

Skill development - Good

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...project and not based on your profile. No work satisfaction and company culture. Not good promotions, salary.

Salary - Poor

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I have the following offers and confused to choose one. Exp: 6.8 Java backend dev cognizant - 25 lpa (24 fixed) Epam - 28 fixed Citi - 30 fixed If i ask epam with citi offer they will increase their offer, but my question is that worth negotiating with them? Please give you suggestions. My Last working day is 31 March 2025.

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What is the salary of Application Manager at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?

The average salary of a Application Manager at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru typically ranges from ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹19.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 6 years to 11 years).

The top 10% of Application Manager in Bangalore / Bengaluru at Cognizant earn more than ₹19.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹19.0 Lakhs per year. Application Manager Salaries at Cognizant 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 5 Cognizant employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Application Manager at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?

The estimated take-home salary of a Application Manager at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru typically ranges from ₹93,488 to ₹95,999 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹19.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 6 years to 11 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 5 salaries received from various employees of Cognizant. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

Which companies offer higher salaries than Cognizant for Application Manager in India?

Accenture	₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹39.0 Lakhs per year
Societe Generale Global Solution Centre	₹20.8 Lakhs to ₹30.5 Lakhs per year
DXC Technology	₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year
NTT DATA, Inc.	₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year

These companies are known for offering competitive compensation packages that can exceed the salary offered by Cognizant, depending on the role and experience level.

What is the salary of a Application Manager in companies similar to Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?

The salary of a Application Manager at companies similar to Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

TCS	₹4.9 Lakhs to ₹6.9 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 Application Manager at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru?

The salary growth for a Application Manager at Cognizant in Bangalore / Bengaluru depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Application Manager in Bangalore / Bengaluru can expect the following growth trajectory at Cognizant:

Experience	Average Salary Range
6 years	₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹11.5 Lakhs per year
7 years	₹9.8 Lakhs to ₹12.5 Lakhs per year
8 years	₹10.5 Lakhs to ₹13.4 Lakhs per year
9 years	₹11.2 Lakhs to ₹14.3 Lakhs per year

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